Olympic sports axed as crippling funding crisis deepens
Just three months after the Paris Olympics – and eight years before Brisbane hosts in 2032 – four iconic sports have had their programs cut as a savage funding crisis engulfs Australian sport.
Australian Team
Anna Meares to extend her Olympics reign
After an incredible first campaign in Paris, Australia’s much loved chef de mission, Anna Meares is set extend her reign to Los Angeles 2028, while the AOC will begin the search for a new CEO.
Aussie defector: ‘Regret for the rest of my life’
Matthew Richardson has revealed why he defected to Great Britain, a move which saw him banned for life from representing Australia.
Aussie GOAT calls time on remarkable career
Australia’s most successful Olympian Emma McKeon has confirmed her retirement from swimming, leaving an inspirational message for the country’s next generation of stars.
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Paralympics: What you missed in Paris while you were sleeping
There was another medal rush for the Aussies on day seven of the Paralympic Games — check out what you missed overnight plus the full medal table.
‘Mockery’: Waleed’s brutal Raygun question
Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has had her first sit-down interview since her controversial Olympic performance made headlines around the world.
Fox to share glory with Australia while adjusting to legend status
Triple gold medallist Jess Fox is returning home from Paris with a new-found fame and although it’s taken some getting used to, she is excited to share her golden glory with Australia after a ghostly Tokyo experience.
Boyfriend’s sweet act stuns Aussie star
An Australian Olympian has shared a sweet video of herself showing the moment she spotted a familiar face in the crowd.
Geelong Paralympian out to shed ‘fourth-place’ status in Paris
In January, Geelong Paralympian Sam McIntosh found himself in hospital, undergoing surgery for internal bleeding. Now, eight months later, he’ll go for gold in Paris in a fourth games appearance.
NZ PM makes bold statement about Raygun
New Zealand’s Prime Minister has revealed our trans-Tasman neighbours are huge fans of iconic breakdancer Raygun.
‘Is that a joke’: Breaking great slams Raygun
A break dancing pioneer has called for an investigation into how Raygun made the Olympics.
‘Please stop’: Raygun breaks silence
Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has broken her silence as the furore surrounding her controversial Olympic performance continues to swirl.
Breakdancer who lost to Raygun goes viral
A breakdancer who lost the Oceania Championship to Raygun has attracted millions of views and left fans in disbelief.
Olympian’s sweet gesture during flight home
Australia’s youngest gold medallist stunned radio hosts after revealing her sweet gesture on the plane home from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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