‘We believed’: Unsung Aussie team pulls off shock of the Games
The Sharks had never beaten Serbia in 17 attempts and went into their group match in Paris as nine-dollar underdogs. But as Aussies love proving at the Olympics, never bet against them.
Olympics 2016
Interactive: Meet Australia’s 2024 Olympic team
The Australian Olympic team is ready to chase gold as the Paris Games officially start on Saturday morning. Meet every Aussie athlete and see which athletes hail from your local area with our interactive map.
Matildas new fight ahead of Olympics
The Matildas have taken on a new fight after new research revealed a grim truth about the future of sport in Australia.
‘Pretty speechless’: SA gymnast on the cusp of Olympic dream
A 21-year-old South Australian gymnast is close to achieving his Olympic dream and making history for his home state on the world’s biggest stage.
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Australia faces black hole as Arnie’s prophecy rings true
Australia’s footballing talent has been in decline for years and is highlighted by the Olyroos failing to qualify for this year’s Paris Games. ROBBIE SLATER writes how FA allowed this to happen.
The loophole that could get Kerr in the Matildas’ Paris squad
Matildas injured superstar Sam Kerr could be on her way to the Paris Games despite being unlikely to take the field. MATT LOGUE and ERIN SMITH discover the loophole to get her there.
Why Australia is tipped to have best medal tally in two decades
With the countdown to the Games well and truly on for the nations best athletes, JULIAN LINDEN takes a look at who wins medals for Australia and why it’s all set up for a huge summer in Paris.
Australia a hot Olympic gold prospect thanks to Levi genes
Superstar sisters Maddison and Teagan Levi have grand ambitions for the Australian women’s 7s team and Olympic gold is just the start.
Simmons cops brutal Olympics blow
There will be 10 players from Australia’s historic bronze medal winning team in Tokyo trying to get to Paris but that team won’t include Ben Simmons.
Goorj floats changing of guard amid surprise Paris call ups
The NBL’s tallest player, a late-blooming NCAA forward and a pair of Tasmanian grand final heroes will be among those given the chance to make the Boomers Paris Olympic team.
Analysis: Scoreboard masks worrying Matildas woes
The Matildas pulled off a 2-0 win over Mexico but can Matildas’ coach Tony Gustavsson find the right balance and mix of players in time for the Paris Olympics.
‘Can bring a lot more’: Fowler’s warning
Matildas star Mary Fowler says there’s a key reason she’s a more mature and impactful player than at the last Olympic Games.
Former Wallabies captain Hooper gets Olympic dream boost
He’s a late starter to international Sevens rugby but former Wallabes captain Michael Hooper, unwanted by Eddie Jones for the 15-a-side World Cup, is all-in for a shot at the Paris Olympics.
Aussies name strong hockey squads for Olympic tune-ups in Perth
Ahead of the Paris Games both the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras have names strong squads for their April Perth-based hitouts, with team legends in both squads set to celebrate milestones.
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