Bold new plunge that has left Jess Fox nervous
Put a paddle in her hand and she’s a fearless competitor but Jess Fox admits she is suddenly nervous. She explains her latest career move to Robert Craddock.
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Australia’s first Paris gold medallist pulls pin after historic feat
Australia’s first gold medal winner from the Paris Olympics is committed to retirement – despite becoming the first woman to complete the Olympic-world titles time trial golden double.
Masters’ Olympic results proof in the surf lifesaving pudding
It’s the true blue Aussie sport already providing a pipeline of elite athletic talent to Olympic sports. But Olympians from a surf lifesaving background are backing a push for its stand-alone inclusion at future Games.
The $10m medal: Australia’s eye-watering Olympic price tag reveal
Australia’s record-breaking Olympic feats come at a high price, including $100m in high performance funding over the past year alone.
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Aussie boxer turns up heat on IOC over sex-test scandal
The Paris Olympics has been marred by a boxing gender eligibility scandal and a Aussie Olympian has called on the IOC to take a hardline stance.
Queen Mary’s incredible act after Aussie win
The Australian-born Queen made a surprise appearance to share her support for the Australian Olympic swimming team following their relay win.
Enter via jet, exit by bus — Matildas’ journey goes off script
They arrived on a private jet full of promise and were hustled out of town on a train and bus, but players are sticking by the outgoing coach and their preparation for the Games.
Population 3354. Status: Paris medal factory
Trap shooter Penny Smith had to avoid the distractions of a bizarre footwear controversy to join road racer Grace Brown as a Camperdown medallist in Paris. This is a town that produces Olympic stars.
Boomers shut down claims of player rift over Thybulle omission
The Boomers have shut down a controversial claim of a rift between players over selection, with the shock omission of Matisse Thybulle said to have been a result of a potential senior player boycott.
Backstroke queen with blurred vision could be Australia’s greatest
She’s the queen of backstroke, an understated champion and some would say she’s so used to winning she appears bored, but that’s simply not the case for Kaylee McKeown, who could become Australia’s greatest, blurred vision and all.
Oh yes, Jess: Fox snares second gold as legend grows
Jess Fox has become the most successful Australian Olympian of all time in individual events after winning a sixth medal with her canoe slalom gold.
Olympics warning about athletes village revealed
It’s been revealed that Paris organisers had been warned of their vegan-heavy menu in place for the athlete’s village a month before the opening of the Games, with the International Meat Secretariat writing to officials in June.
The gold medal secret? A good night’s sleep
They say pre-planning is key, and for the Australian swim team, the organisation has paid off with a covert athletes village smuggling effort helping our golden trio to glory…and some shut eye.
Brutal podium image will infuriate America
Even Ian Thorpe was blown away as Kaylee McKeown claimed an extraordinary gold medal, fighting back to beat her US rivals.
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