‘Insane’: Aussie runner shatters record
An Australian runner says he has “transformed” after producing a freakish run the country has never seen before.
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Australia bans Olympic medallist for life
Australian cycling has thrown the book at Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson, slamming the door shut after his shock defection.
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.
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.
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Why guns, rings and the lady with no head made Paris special
The Olympics have always been as much about the moments as the medals. Here are 10 of the quirkiest moments we will remember.
Why it’s time for Patty Mills to leave the Boomers for good
There is talk Patty Mills is considering playing on for the Boomers but that would be a mistake. It’s time to pass the baton to the next generation so they can flourish in LA and Brisbane, writes Matt Logue.
Bronzed boxers create history despite losses
Australia’s braveheart duo of Caitlin Parker and Charlie Senior have ensured the best performance by an Australian boxing team at an Olympic Games in more than half a century.
Fans all say same thing at beach volleyball
Fans watching the beach volleyball in Paris have been scratching their heads about an unusual abnormality with the athletes.
‘I can handle the pace’: Hull ready to take her place in 1500m history
A year ago Jess Hull was struggling to keep up with the upper echelon of middle-distance running. Come Paris, she is now vying for gold.
Aussie beach volleyball duo heartbroken
In a gripping contest, Australia’s beach volleyball duo of Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar took a set off their world number one opponents, but could not quite get the job done to progress to the gold medal match.
Olympic Fightback: Record Gold and record public interest
As the gold medal count soars, new research shows just how much the Australian public treasure the Olympics in comparison to other sporting and cultural events.
Now Nina has Olympic gold, world record is next
After sharing last year’s world title Nina Kennedy is now the sole owner of Olympic gold. With that box ticked, there is a certain record – that has stood the test of time – ‘will be on the cards’.
Skate or fly: Palmer soars to second gold
Such was skateboarder Keegan Palmer’s cool under pressure, when Snoop Dogg arrived on skate bowl deck, the now Olympic two-time champion just had to get a snap of the rapper – mid-final. It didn’t stop him from winning gold.
Double bronzed Montag and Cowley clinch medley medal
Aussies Jemima Montag and Rhydian Cowley have found an inspired podium at the first Olympic medley marathon walk, with Montag seeing double with another bronze to her name in Paris.
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