Athlete’s bulge lands him $390k offer
After thousands of memes countless new Instagram followers, pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati has been made an offer for a very peculiar career shift.
Athletics
Aussie hulk goes ‘balls to the wall’ for gold
An Aussie athletics star is out to prove he is the best in the world after suffering the most heartbreaking result imaginable at the Olympics.
Call for ‘DNA test’ for gold medallist
A Canadian superstar has completely destroyed the competition with an enormous throw. But something else entirely caught the attention of Aussies.
Magnussen: ‘Mixed medley is the Olympics’ egg and spoon race’
With bragging rights on the line, Matty Johns and James Magnussen break down the penultimate final night of swimming, the strange individual medley, success on the clay and more.
Athlete who hit bar with penis speaks out
The French pole vaulter whose social following has skyrocketed after he knocked the bar off with his penis has spoken about his “big” disappointment.
Aussie derailed by social media abuse
An Aussie track star has opened up about the abuse he received on social media while competing for his country in Paris.
‘Downer’: America reacts to superstar’s flop
An American athletics star has missed out on a golden opportunity in the 100m final, ruining her perfect redemption story.
‘Absolutely hate it’: Aussies in Paris drama
A new rule at the Olympics athletics events is sure to divide athletes and fans and produce high drama in Paris, writes Sally Pearson.
‘One of the most disturbing I’ve ever seen’
Google’s “Dear Sydney” Olympics commercial has been slammed by a professor, who said it “makes me want to scream”.
Unforgivable ceremony blunder stuns world
The marathon Paris Olympics opening ceremony is finally over, with an icon returning to the spotlight amid an unforgivable stuff-up.
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.
Aussies stunned by unprecedented detail
Aussie athletics competitors have been left even more excited about the Olympics after a unique move for Paris was revealed.
‘It’s a joke’: Aussie in huge Olympics storm
Australian athletes have made history at the pre-Olympics Diamond League meet, but it’s been overshadowed by a huge drama.
‘Someone will get hurt’: Big Olympics drama
Rohan Browning is Australia’s most recognised sprinter but he faces missing out on our relay team for the Paris Olympics.
AFL star forced to choose team or girlfriend
A GWS Giants player faces a brutal call over a golden opportunity to watch his girlfriend compete for Australia at the Olympics.
‘It was amazing’: Aussie Hull smashes world record in huge Olympics statement
Just five days after smashing her personal best in the 1500m, running the fifth fastest time in that event’s history, Australia’s Jessica Hull smashed the world record in the rarely-raced 2000m.
Olympians’ stern warning to parents
Two of Australia’s top athletes have warned of the damage of “digital devices” pulling kids away from the glories of sport to the closed world of smartphones.
Australia’s fastest man’s Olympic fate revealed
Not since the Sydney Olympics in 2000 has the Australian athletics team been as big as the one headed to Paris.
‘This is nuts’: World in disbelief over Aussie
Jessica Hull has made history with one of the greatest runs Australian athletics has ever seen on an insane day of records.
Australia’s fastest woman drops 100m shock
Torrie Lewis, who made huge news with a record-breaking effort earlier this year, has made a surprise Paris Olympics call.
Australia’s fastest man facing Paris wipe out
Australia’s fastest man Rohan Browning, a stunning semi-finalist in the 100 metres at the Tokyo Olympic Games, is at serious risk of failing to qualify for Paris 2024.
Olympic sprint queen out of Paris Games
The Jamaican great, who has won the 100m-200m sprint double at the last two Olympics, won’t have a chance to compete in Paris.
America in uproar as gold medalist erased
The reigning women’s Olympic 800m champion will not defend her title in Paris after “heartbreaking” scenes at the US trials.
Sprint champ stuns with item in his suit
Outspoken American sprint star Noah Lyles pulled a trick from his pocket at the US Olympic trials that had nerds salivating.
How one breadcrumb could derail Aussie’s Olympic dreams
She might be Australia’s fastest woman, but Torrie Lewis has a constant battle on her hands just to get to the starting blocks, revealing how coeliac disease could potentially derail her Olympic campaign.
Cathy drops 2000 Olympics bombshell
Aussie sporting legend Cathy Freeman has revealed she feels a tinge of regret over her iconic gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.
Controversial Olympic picks locked in
After some ugly fallout the Australian marathon team for the Olympics has been confirmed with one inclusion overcoming some remarkable obstacles.
Two words behind Aussie marathon furore
An Australian athletics legend has weighed in on the women’s marathon Olympics controversy, criticising the selection policy.
‘Never seen this’: Olympic bombshell exposed
Aussie Olympic champion Sally Pearson has dropped a bomb on the Australian team just 58 days from the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Aussie shatters record in Olympics statement
Australian middle distance runner Jessica Hill has smashed an athletics record, announcing herself as an Olympic medal contender.
How ‘imposter’ became Australia’s great gold medal hope
She suffered from “imposter syndrome” after winning the world title in 2022, but Eleanor Patterson is more confident than ever she can convert her favouritism into an Olympic gold medal.
Marathoner goes viral over drinking heroics
Onlookers have been left stunned after a runner smashed out an incredible time at the London Marathon all while nailing a ridiculous challenge.
‘Holy cr**’: Aussie teen stuns world champ
An Aussie teenager has announced herself on the world stage with a staggering upset win over an Olympic legend
‘Embarrassing’: World fumes at marathon act
An investigation has been launched after an “embarrassing” detail at the finish line of the Beijing half marathon sparked uproar.
Teen freak becomes Australia’s fastest man
A teenage sensation has stormed to the crown of Australia’s fastest man, leaving Olympic semi-finalist Rohan Browning in his wake.
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Olympics
The Paris Olympics are rapidly approaching – and you’ve got many questions that need to be answered. So, here’s the complete breakdown on dates, sports, tickets and more.
Truth behind Aussie’s gold medal stunner
Needing a successful jump to continue her pursuit of gold, Aussie Nicola Olyslagers turned to a secret weapon at the indoor world titles.
Arrests in marathon runner’s chilling death
Arrests have been made following chilling claims about the shock death of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum in Kenya.
‘Break it again’: New sprint queen’s bold call
At just 19 she’s already the fastest Aussie in history but the teen flash has a big goal as she plots an Olympic path.
World’s sexiest athlete refuses lucrative offer
Glamorous German track star Alica Schmidt says she didn’t ‘feel comfortable’ accepting an eye-popping offer.
Actual ‘fastest man in world’ to be crowned
The Enhanced Games, which will encourage athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs “out in the open” is almost a reality.
‘It’s finally here’: Teen the fastest Aussie ever
A teenager has just announced herself as an emerging force in athletics after breaking one of the sport’s most cherished records.
Meet the teenage prodigy taking Australian athletics by storm
A Ballarat sprinting sensation has put other Australian Olympic hopefuls of notice after a stunning start to 2024 with the quickest times in the country. And he’s only going to get faster.
World champion pole vaulter dead at 29
From NCAA titles to Olympic finals, the promising sportsman still had a long road ahead before he died on Wednesday at home in Kingswood, Texas.
Bol confirms first Aussie race since return
Peter Bol’s path to the Paris Olympics will now include a race in Melbourne in February.
‘Murder’: Olympian stabbed to death
Police have announced an Olympic runner has been stabbed to death in news that has rocked the athletics world.
‘I had to be all-in for this’: Aussie Olympian’s huge risk to chase gold
Tanielle Crase is a three-time national heptathlon champion, but the financial strains of chasing her Olympic dream forced the Paris hopeful out of the country and to take massive risks in the pursuit of glory on the world stage.
‘Shocked myself’: Aussie close to Olympic miracle
After leaving the Tokyo Olympics in tears after a shattering injury, an Aussie running star has gone to another exciting level.
Pistorius ‘facing revenge attack’ after release
Disgraced former Olympian Oscar Pistorius could face chilling revenge attacks from gangsters after he’s released from prison.
Big Paris milestone for Australia’s fastest man
Sprinter Rohan Browning has ticked off a key milestone ahead of a huge Olympic campaign, and he says the timing couldn’t be better.
Tributes flow as legendary Aussie coach dies
Australian athletics cult hero Michelle Jenneke is in mourning after the death of a legendary coach, which has rocked the sport.
Why China doesn’t want you to see this pic
A photo of two Chinese athletes has been censored on social media in China with one tiny detail in the photo the reason behind it all.
‘Not human’: World record obliterated
The women’s marathon world record has been absolutely obliterated in a stunning performance that left runners in awe.
Aussie giant’s big payday after record throw
Australian athletes continue to set new records on the track and now giant Matt Denny has joined in to earn a big cheque in the US.
Aussie great ‘humbled’ by stadium gesture
The Olympic stadium in Sydney will forever recognise one of Australia’s greatest Olympians after a grandstand was named in her honour.
‘Huge honour’: Aussie champ shatters 17-year record
Australia’s Stewart McSweyn has shattered a 17-year-old national record at the Diamond League meeting in Brussels on Saturday morning AEST.
Script flipped after ‘shameful’ medal furore
Aussie Nina Kennedy has responded with a victory of sheer class following the “shameful” world championships medal furore.
TV host blasts ‘ignorant’ world champion
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith has blasted four-time world champion Noah Lyles over his controversial comments about the NBA.
‘Wild’: Aussies achieve world first
The field events at the world championships have proved bountiful for Australia, including a historic first.
American slams US ‘world champions’
American sprint king Noah Lyles has called out US sports over two words which cheapen his World Athletics Championships achievements.
Heartwarming scenes after finish line act
Racing at the World Athletics Championships is one of the pinnacles of an athlete’s life but a pair of walkers have just ticked off another life goal.
Hurdles great’s emphatic message to ‘disaster’ hunters
After storming to an incredible third 400m hurdles world title, athletics great Karsten Warholm had a message for those cheering for a “disaster story”.
Stunning gesture secures epic Aussie gold
Australia has a new athletics world champion after a stunning turn of events in Budapest.
Peter Bol’s sad flop in world champs return
In his first race since being cleared of doping, Aussie Olympic hero Peter Bol struggled badly as his nightmare year continued.
100m record smashed after drugs ban
American sprinter Sha’carri Richardson has broken records in her return to the World Athletics Championships after a drug ban.
‘Never seen this’: Lunacy rocks world champs
A moment of heartbreaking drama has rocked the world athletics championships. Track legend Michael Johnson has “never seen anything like it”.
First head rolls over ‘corrupt’ 100m run
There has been a brutal response to the “truly shocking” 100m athletics scandal with legal action taken after a runner “defamed the nation”.
World can’t believe ‘truly shocking’ 100m run
A surprisingly slow 100m run at the World University Games has been labelled the slowest ever, prompting claims of corruption.
‘Exonerated’: Case closed against Aussie Olympian
An Australian Olympian is rejoicing after a lengthy investigation into a false positive drugs test was closed for good.
‘Amazing’ Aussie 17yo smashes world record
An Aussie running teen freak has smashed a host of world records in a staggering performance 12 months before the Paris Olympics.
Joseph Deng bests Peter Bol’s 800m record by 0.1
Joseph Deng has burst out of training partner Peter Bol’s shadow to become the fastest 800m runner in Australian history, setting a new Australian Record in Lyon overnight.
Aussie star returns after drug saga
After enduring the ups and downs of a positive drug test that was ruled false, Peter Bol has got back to the track.
Aussie star makes history with new record
Two Australians set new records with sizzling runs in Norway, with one etching his name in the history books.
First man to break iconic 10-sec barrier dead
The athletics world is in mourning after the first man to crack the 10-second barrier for the 100m sprint died at age 76.
‘Dirty and disgusted’: Triathlete slams race progression after death
An Aussie triathlete says a race collision that caused the death of a motorcycle rider was the most horrific thing he’s seen and says he was shocked the event was allowed to continue.
Aussie star’s small slice of 1500m history in Tuscany
Australia’s golden girl Jessica Hull finished on the podium in a in a historic 1500m race with Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon, who became the first woman to break the 3.50 minute barrier.
Bol still in dark as drug scandal fallout takes huge toll
Despite being cleared to return to the track, Sport Integrity Australia is yet to interview Peter Bol, as the investigation into an irregular drug test continues to weigh on him.
Tragedy as gold medallist found dead at 32
Police have found the body of a 32-year-old Olympics champion, leaving the sporting world in absolute devastation.
Peter Bol hits back at doping racism claim
The Olympian has addressed claims racism was to blame after his supposedly positive drug test result was leaked for the world to see.
‘Catastrophic’ stuff-up in Bol drugs saga
New independent testing has revealed the “catastrophic blunder” that wrongly found champion runner Peter Bol was doping.
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