Rising star closing in on Aussie history in breakout season
It’s not even her main event, but Sarah Billings still came within touching distance of an Australian record with her podium finish in the Diamond League.
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Swimming rocked as legend does unthinkable
American legend Katie Ledecky has blown the swimming world away before breaking down in tears over a history-making swim.
Olympian returns to rugby as a man
Ellia Green, an Olympic gold medallist and former NRLW competitor, has made a comeback in a men’s rugby competition.
John Coates erupts on TV star Sandra Sully
John Coates has launched an extraordinary attack on Sandra Sully after the TV star reached out to the Australian Olympics great.
Gout Gout linked to face world’s fastest man
If organisers have their way, the world’s fastest man Noah Lyles could soon compete Down Under, facing Australian sprinting phenom Gout Gout.
Aussie sprint sensation stuns Olympic champ
Sprinter Lachlan Kennedy has made an impressive Diamond League debut on an incredible day for Australian athletes on the world stage.
Djokovic spits the dummy: ‘F*** tennis’
Novak Djokovic is back on court. But based on this vision from a recent training session, it doesn’t appear to be going that smoothly.
Aussie swim team rocked by shock defection
A legendary Australian swim coach has been pictured with Chinese swimmers who have been at the centre of a doping scandal.
Gout Gout set to take on the world’s best
After winning his first national championship, teen sprint sensation Gout Gout will now take on the world’s best.
Handicapper admits Gout, Kennedy blunder
Stawell Gift handicappers came under fire after Gout Gout failed to make the final, and they have now admitted they may have got it wrong.
‘Come on Lex, let’s go’: Leary just misses breaking record again
Paralympic darling Alexa Leary shattered her own world record in the morning heats at the national swimming championships and then nearly bettered it in the finals.
Swimmers fume as Olympic farce exposed
A damning new report has laid bare just how many Aussie athletes were dudded due to an explosive doping saga that is far from resolved.
Photo proves Gout stitch up went too far
Stawell Gift organisers have been hammered for a handicap blunder that robbed fans of the showdown they came to see.
Huge drama as Gout sabotaged before race
Stawell Gift organisers have made a critical blunder resulting in fan favourites Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy missing the final of the iconic race.
‘Scary’ Gout makes mockery of disadvantage
An enthralling Stawell Gift men’s 120-metre final looms on Monday after Gout Gout blitzed the field in his heat on Saturday.
Wallaby great in shock Olympics code switch
Former Wallaby Quade Cooper is making a comeback – but not for Australian rugby. The veteran star is switching sports to do what nobody ever has.
Former Wallaby in shock code switch to chase Olympic dream
Former Wallaby Quade Cooper is making a comeback – but not for Australian rugby. The veteran star is switching sports completely in a bid to make the Olympic team.
Olympic legend ruthlessly humiliates mums
Olympic legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce took no prisoners, ruthlessly humiliating mums in her son’s school sports day.
Gout causes major Stawell Gift headache
The Stawell Gift is one of the most iconic races but organisers are considering a historic first to accommodate teen phenom Gout Gout.
Matt Denny accused of ‘wind doping’
Olympian Matt Denny is doing things he’s never done before but his latest incredible act has come under fire amid ‘wind doping’ allegations.
Olympian couple’s fatal fight about renos
A police interview with Rohan Dennis has revealed what happened in the tragic seconds before champion cyclist Melissa Hoskins’ death.
Olympic cricket to return in a fairground
With no cricket grounds in LA for the sport’s Olympic return in 2028 a venue without an oval will be where Australia could go for gold.
Olympic team savaged over ‘culture of fear’
A report into Rowing Australia’s worst Olympic performance in almost 40 years has uncovered some uncomfortable truths about the sport.
‘No apology’ after Olympian’s tragic death
The family of Olympian Melissa Hoskins have laid bare their pain and grief in an emotional court hearing, claiming her cyclist husband has never apologised.
Class Gout moment amid sad disqualification
Gout Gout once again showed the sky is the limit with a sizzling win in the 200m final, but it was a classy act from his rival that stole the show.
Aussie giant’s world record heartache
Olympian Matt Denny is doing things he’s never done before but a world record discus throw only moved his main rival to go even further.
‘Gout of this universe’: Teen stuns the world
Australian teen sensation Gout Gout has delivered a masterclass display to blow his rivals away to become the national champion.
World happy as Thorpe wiped from history
Ian Thorpe has responded after the swimming world was stunned by a blistering world record in his pet event, righting a wrong from 16 years ago.
Gout Gout eyes more history after 100m stunner
Gout Gout will get another golden opportunity to claim sprinting history after breaking the magical 10-second barrier. Here’s everything you need to know about his next race.
Fan-favourite stunned in 100m boilover
Australian sprinter Lachlan Kennedy has been beaten by the barest of margins in an all-time classic at the Aussie titles in Perth.
‘Breath between them’: Browning pips Kennedy in 100m final
The “Benjamin Button” of Australia’s sprint resurgence Rohan Browning has claimed a third national 100m title, edging Lachlan Kennedy by just five one-thousandths of a second in a thriller.
Aussie champ’s Gout warning amid shock win
Rohan Browning became a household name at the Tokyo Olympics and is ready to once again show he is the top Aussie sprinter.
Aussie runs second fastest 100m in history
Gout Gout has a serious rival in Australian sprinting after a fellow Queenslander achieved something the teen has yet to do.
‘Eyes of the world’ watch Gout make history
Teen sensation Gout Gout has cracked the magical 10-second mark twice in claiming a 100m title at the Australian Championships.
Fight is on after Olympic cricket reveal
Cricket is back in the Olympics in LA in 2028, but confirmation of how many countries will compete could make the fight for spots intense.
Shock as Gout handed head start over rival
Australian sprint phenom Gout Gout has been handed a head start against a major rival for the upcoming Stawell Gift.
Aussie’s golden boost for LA Olympics
While five new sports at the LA Olympics will offer more chances for gold there’s also new events in the pool where Australian swimmers shine.
‘How embarrassing’: Garside’s sad secret
Harry Garside featured in one of the most memorable photos of the Olympics, but the Aussie boxer has revealed a sad truth.
‘Injuries suckkk’: Olympic champion grounded following surgery
Olympic pole gold medallist Nina Kennedy is hoping to still be able to defend her world title in Tokyo despite facing months on the sideline after going under the knife.
‘Hasn’t proven himself’: Champ’s Gout Gout call
Gout Gout came second taking on older sprinters in Melbourne and one Stawell Gift one rival has questioned whether the teen star’s hype is real.
Teenager wipes Aussie legend from history
Australia has another young gun sprinter after a teenager announced herself by breaking an Aussie legend’s longstanding record.
Aussie beast obliterates record books
An Australian athletics star has etched his name into the record books after producing a throw for the ages at an event in the USA.
Aussie freak’s record-breaking throw shatters historic barrier
No Australian had ever broken the magical 70m barrier in discus throwing – until Olympic star Matt Denny shattered the mark with one of the longest throws in history.
Aussie giant makes history with huge throw
The world record could now be within reach for an Australian athletics star who monstered his own national record at an event in the USA.
Legend ‘fuming’ as fencing photo goes viral
A female fencer has been disqualified after refusing to face a transgender opponent in a move that sparked fierce backlash.
AOC appoints new head honcho
The Australian Olympic Committee has announced its new chief executive who will lead the organisation in the lead-up to the Brisbane Games.
‘He’s p***ed off’: Gout privately not happy
Sprint sensation Gout Gout’s coach has spoken out about drama that followed the moment he was upstaged on Saturday.
Australia’s fastest man stuns Gout in boilover
All eyes were on Gout Gout as the teen sensation hit the track, but he was beaten by a fellow Aussie young gun in a shock result.
American tells Gout, Australia ‘I told you so’
Gout Gout’s biggest critic has given Australia a reality check with a photo showing the American commentator may be right.
‘Beat me’: Olympic champ’s sickening claim
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has detailed how his father allegedly ‘controlled’ him throughout his upbringing and accused his father of sickening emotional and physical abuse.
‘Couch potato’ fans setting Gout Gout up for failure
As the hype continues to grow for teen sensation Gout Gout one of Australia’s sprinting greats has warned of the potential pitfalls.
24yo Olympic star killed in ski resort fire
The skiing world has been left in mourning after an Olympian and his father were tragically killed in a ski resort fire in Turkey.
Gout Gout ‘biggest loser’ in 2032 Games call
Gout Gout is one of the ‘biggest losers’ in Brisbane’s Olympic Games announcement, as one major decision comes under heavy fire.
Croc-infested waters spark Olympic shock
The Brisbane Olympic plan has finally been revealed with several big-ticket items raising more than a few eyebrows around the world.
‘Toughest ever’: New Olympic sport revealed
As Brisbane announced its plans for the 2032 Olympics this week, Aussies are getting a taste of a new sport set to enter the Games.
Brissie Games like Sydney ‘on steroids’
The man charged with delivering the 2032 Brisbane Olympics has made a bold claim a day after the venues for the Games were locked in.
Gout of this world! The making of our sprint sensation
He’s an Olympic champion-in-waiting, a promoter’s dream and a national cult hero – at just 17 Gout Gout already needs little introduction. SPECIAL REPORT
Superhuman Gout image the world missed
A mind-blowing detail about Gout Gout’s most recent record-breaking run has emerged, blowing the minds of athletics experts.
‘Not one extra cent’: Premier’s Olympics vow
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has vowed not “one extra cent” will be borrowed to fund the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, as the controversial venues for the Games are revealed.
Brisbane Olympics venues locked in
The highly controversial venues for Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics have been revealed, including where the opening and closing ceremonies will be held.
Footy, cricket rejoice at Brisbane stadium news
Having outgrown the Gabba, the Brisbane Lions cannot wait until they move a new 60,000-seat stadium being built for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
‘Absolutely mental’: Olympic plans slammed
The unveiling of plans for the Brisbane Olympics has sparked fierce backlash online with Australians divided over the announcement.
Croc country to host Olympic rowing
Olympians will be paddling in crocodile-infested waters at the Brisbane Olympics.
‘Legacy’: Olympic upgrade sets up more success
Australians dominated the pool at the Paris Olympics and a massive investment for Brisbane 2032 could pave the wave for even more success.
Victoria Park a Field of Dreams for Brisbane 2032 aspirants
Victoria Park will be a Field of Dreams for three thrilling Queensland track and field prospects when the venue is confirmed today as the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games stadium.
2032 Olympic plans thrown out the window
The multi-billion dollar plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics have been thrown out the window after years of “chaos and crisis”.
Gout Gout ‘overwhelmed’ by Bolt comment
Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout has let his times do the talking to date. but now the Aussie has spoken out about the comparisons to sprint king Usain Bolt.
History as Aussie track star blows minds
Australia has made history at the world championships with Olympics hero Jess Hull joining a medal flurry.
New world order in ‘shock’ Olympic move
There is a new world order after a new boss of Olympics was elected in a shock result as Vladimir Putin issued a desperate plea.
City getting brand new 60,000 seat stadium
A new 60,000-seat stadium is reportedly coming to an Australian city in a huge development amid a long-running Olympics drama.
TV star tipped to be new state Lib leader
The TV star, sport commentator and Lord Mayor of Perth is putting his hand up to lead the WA Liberals after the recent state election loss.
Teen stuns world with ‘staggering’ record
Days after Gout Gout stunned Australia, a teenager across the ditch has made more athletics history with a recordbreaking feat.
Aussie city embarrasses whole country
The International Olympic Committee has broken its own rules after Brisbane stuffed up in the lead up to the 2032 Games.
Icon’s touching Gout Gout act melts hearts
An Aussie sporting icon has melted hearts with a touching act for Gout Gout after the teenager stunned the athletics world again on the weekend.
Death threats, slurs as baton bash case turns
The teen runner behind the baton attack that has rocked America has made startling new claims at a public rally where she burst into tears.
Aussie greats’ bid to change Olympics forever
LA will host the next Olympics coming after fires devastated the city that prompted a host of Games legends to call for drastic change.
Aussie Olympian hospitalised after crash
Less than a year out from the next Winter Olympics, an Australian snowboarding veteran has suffered a serious injury in a race crash in Europe.
Aussie Olympian airlifted after horror crash
Less than a year out from the Winter Olympics, an Australian snowboarder has suffered a serious injury in a high-speed crash.
Watch: Aussie Olympic star breaks back in horror crash
Luckless Australian Winter Olympian Belle Brockhoff has been airlifted to hospital to undergo immediate surgery after a horror crash left her with a broken back.
Olympic legend’s horrifying revelations
One of the greatest Olympians of all time has details disturbing details of his private life, going public with childhood abuse and a drug addiction.
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