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The Olympics debuted a new sport today and Australia’s entrant became the laughing stock of the world after a brutal debut.
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One Aussie state dominating the Olympics
With the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony just days away, one Australian state has taken a decisive lead in the domestic competition for the most gold medals.
One question Paris athletes refuse to answer
As Olympic athletes bask in their achievements in Paris, there is one key question they can’t stand to hear from journalists.
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.
Only thing Arisa Trew wants after gold medal
After taking out Australia’s first gold medal in women’s skateboarding, Arisa Trew’s parents have promised her more than just an Olympic celebration.
Stingers ‘stamp their authority’ to close in on an Olympic medal
An epic five-goal haul to Alice Williams against Greece has put Australia on track for an Olympic medal.
World melts over touching Games moment
Aussie sports climber Campbell Harrison has produced one of the Paris Olympics’ sweetest moments with a clear message to “homophobes and bigots”.
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.
Ex-Olympian tears ‘farcical’ event to shreds
Former Australian Olympian James Magnussen has ripped into the inclusion of the most controversial event in the pool in Paris.
‘A huge amount of grief’: Chalmers opens up on 100m freestyle fallout
Kyle Chalmers says it has been a very challenging couple of days after he was subjected to abuse following his silver medal swim behind new world record holder Pan Zhanle.
Aussies’ ‘best hour and a half of Olympic achievement this century’
After night seven’s Aussie ‘gold rush’ in Paris, Matty Johns, James Magnussen, journalists Robert Craddock and Brent Read break down the incredible hour of Aussie history-making moments.
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.
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.
Moment hosts embrace broken-hearted star
Australian boxer Harry Garside opened up on his battles since his Olympic heartbreak before a moving moment unfolded live on air.
‘Distraught’: Heartbroken Aussies fall apart
The world has watched on as an Aussie pair was left devastated by a disastrous final act at the Paris Olympics.
Aussie Olympian reveals huge personal news
The new details come after the boxer’s crushing Olympic loss where the Tokyo bronze medallist felt he’d let Australia down.
Weird way America is rigging medal tally
Americans reading about the Olympics have a “shameless” take on which country is on top of the medal tally in Paris.
Garside inconsolable, mocked at Olympics
Aussie boxing cult hero Harry Garside’s Olympic dream has been shattered in nine minutes with his opponent committing a disrespectful act.
Cleary’s sweet message to Fowler after win
The Penrith Panthers player has shared his support for girlfriend Mary Fowler’s Olympic win.
How Opals put Cambage fiasco behind them
A first-up clash against Nigeria will drag up old memories of the match that saw Liz Cambage withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics after a disastrous run-in with Nigerian players.
‘That’s not true’: Titmus silences wild rumour
Rumours have swirled about Ariarne Titmus’ viral gold medal act. Now the Aussie has come forward to reveal what really happened.
‘Nasty’: Giddey rubs world’s face in it
Josh Giddey has been a punching bag for basketball commentators all year. He’s shoved it down their throats at the Paris Olympics.
‘That’s insane’: Aussie blows world away
Australia opened its account on what could be a truly golden day in Paris when Grace Brown rode to victory in the women’s time trial.
Boomers star Dyson Daniels hopes to slam dunk the fashion world
Boomers star Dyson Daniels has launched a streetwear label with a difference in his first foray into the fashion world.
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.
‘Heads up their bums’: Matildas torched
The Matildas have been torn to shreds after their Paris Olympics campaign got off to the worst possible start on Friday morning.
Olympics dream shattered in 42 minutes
Twelve athletes have had their dreams shattered before the Olympics even begin on a day of drama in Paris.
Full list of Channel 9 Olympics commentators
Channel 9 is set to unveil a Paris Olympics commentary line up featuring some of the greatest athletes Australia has produced.
Touching detail in Olympian’s photo
Moments after Canoeist Jessica Fox and hockey player Eddie Ockenden were announced as Australian flag bearers they posed for a photo with an icon.
Aussie Olympian’s ‘crazy start’ to Paris trip
An Australian BMX star has revealed the ‘crazy’ way his Paris trip began.
Australia makes history with flag-bearers
Australia has announced its flag-bearers for the Paris Olympics with two athletes completing unique moments of history.
Tay Tay convinces Jess Fox to accept ultimate honour
A night at a Taylor Swift concert convinced Jess Fox she should accept the honour of carrying the Australian flag alongside hockey legend Eddie Ockenden.
Image shows Sam Kerr’s sad Olympics reality
Sam Kerr’s partner Kristie Mewis has shared an eye-opening glimpse into the bitter-sweet Olympics the Aussie will endure.
Aussie uniform at centre of chilling warning
Australian Olympians in Paris have been issued a chilling security warning days out from the start of the 2024 Games.
Aussies put Olympic ‘anti-sex’ bed to the test
With the Paris Olympics just days away, the athletes have put one of the more eye-opening features of the athlete’s village to the test.
Toughest selection battle ever gives Boomers winning edge
After a woeful World Cup in 2023 the Boomers are back and in the hunt for another medal at the Paris Olympics, says NBA star Josh Giddey.
Sneak peek as Aussies prepare for Olympics
Team Australia has a little café complete with a barista ready to brew athletes their perfect beverage to ensure they are sufficiently caffeinated.
‘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.
‘God’: Patty Mills makes fools of us all
Patty Mills has silenced his critics with an extraordinary performance just days before the Boomers’ Olympics campaign begins.
Bizarre outrage over Aussie swim team photo
The Australian swimming team has been dragged into a storm after an act in Paris that has rubbed some the wrong way.
Boomers teach USA a ‘lesson’ in big surprise
The Boomers have piled pressure on the might of the USA in a performance that also raised red flags before the Paris Olympics.
Australia’s Olympics gamble stuns world
Aussie basketball icon Shane Heal has exposed a brutal truth about Australia’s Olympics basketball campaign.
‘Chasm’: Cracks emerge after Matildas drama
Some concerning details about the Matildas were exposed during Sunday morning’s brutal final match before the Olympics.
Aussie star pulls out of ‘race of the century’
The Australian swimming team has made six late team changes for the Paris Olympics, including a shock withdrawal.
‘Full circle moment’ as Aussie flag bearers named
Two standout athletes with five gold medals between them have been given the honour of carrying the Australian flag in the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris.
Surf star’s injury reveal ahead of Olympics
The injury mystery around surf star Tyler Wright has been solved and despite sounding scary she says she’s never felt better ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Key detail in massive Aussie Olympic team
When the Olympics were last held in Paris not a single female Australian competed, but this time they are going in record numbers.
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.
Boomers confirm high profile snubs
Brian Goorjian has named his 12-man squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics, with several big-name omissions confirmed.
‘Picked up the pieces’: Aussie’s new ambition
Two BMX riders who had very different Olympic experiences in Tokyo are headed for Paris with gold on their minds.
Legend drops Patty Mills Olympic bomb
Four-time Aussie Olympic basketball legend Shane Heal has called for some huge snubs and a monster role change for the Boomers in Paris.
From a mankini ban to the Olympics
He was stood down for wearing a mankini on a horse then suffered a horrific accident but that hasn’t stopped an Australian legend getting to Paris.
Paralympics boss quits on eve of Games
Paralympics Australia has been left in shock after the organisation’s CEO walked out on her role weeks out from the Games.
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.
NRL convert adds ‘X-factor’ for Olympic campaign
An Olympic gold medal and possibly an NRL premiership could both happen in the coming months for a former Wallaby.
Shock Olympic call as veteran makes history
A player who has played all bar one game for the Hockeyroos this year isn’t going to Paris in a shock call as a veteran star heads to a fifth Games.
Hopes for ‘incredible stuff’ from rowers
Success on the water is a tradition for Australian Olympic teams and among the rowers heading to Paris are plenty who know how to get it done.
‘Would be huge’: Ultimate Olympic motivation revealed
Jason Day has opened up on why his decision to skip the 2016 Olympics haunted him and the green and gold motivation driving him for Paris.
Teenage stars lock in Olympic debuts
Four first-time Olympians, including three teenagers, have made the Australian table-tennis team for the Paris Olympics.
Demon to live out Olympic dream
One of the strongest Australian teams at the Paris Olympics will be on the tennis courts with a nine-player contingent set to go for gold.
‘Burst into tears’: Olympic news brings Aussie joy
The Australian team for the Paris Olympics has swelled beyond 200 with the inclusion of some emotional first-timers.
Olympic sister act ‘a dream come true’
Jess Fox is an established Olympic champion and Australian sporting star and now her younger sister will fly the flag for the first time in Paris.
Biggest Aussie team ever headed to Paris
More Australian gymnasts than ever before are headed to the Olympics, with a massive 11 first-timers and a teen trampoline star.
‘Something special’: Aussie star’s Olympic first
As the Olympics draw closer, the Australian diving team has been locked in with a history-maker headed to her fifth Games.
Classy act leaves champ stunned as tears fall
There have been extraordinary scenes at the Australian Swimming Trials with Cate Campbell’s career ending in dramatic fashion.
Legend’s Olympics dream dashed by 0.01
Cate Campbell’s bid for Olympic history might be over after she was dealt some cruel heartbreak in the closest race at the Aussie trials.
‘Holy s***’: Titmus SMS changes history
Ariarne Titmus has for the first time divulged a private text message she was sent hours before she made history.
‘Too far’: Brutal reality for Cody emerges
It’s the biggest week of pop star Cody Simpson’s swimming career. It has not begun how he would have liked.
Legend’s funding hope for Olympic glory
Olympic medals will come with cash rewards for plenty of athletes but there could be more at stake for the Australian golfers in Paris.
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.
Perfect 10 in Tahiti a challenge for Aussie Olympic cause
After waiting for days huge swell arrived at the venue for the Olympic surf competition in July but the Australian hopefuls didn’t get the results they were after as a Brazilian rival made history.
‘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 Olympians at war over bombshell call
A pair of Aussie Olympians are in the middle of an ugly spat over a controversial selection call for the women’s marathon team in Paris.
Sharks gamble on rookies to end water polo Olympic medal drought
The men’s water polo team has shaken things up ahead of the Olympics, with selectors hoping 10 fresh Sharks will make history in Paris and bring home the men’s first ever Olympic medal.
Star’s painful journey from outsider to Indigenous crusader
When Maurice Longbottom steps foot on the field at the Paris Olympics, his boots will tell the story of his journey from feeling shame about his heritage, to proudly displaying it to the world.
‘Embrace individuality’: Stingers’ mantra to end 24-year drought
The Australian women’s water polo team has continued to come close without securing an elusive gold medal in 24-years, however a golden opportunity may present in Paris under new coach Bec Rippon.
Olympic heartbreak for golden girl
An Australian gymnastics star won’t be able to unleash the move named after her in Paris after suffering a serious injury in training.
Brother’s inspiration drives star’s Olympic dream
Teahupo’o in Tahiti looms as a scary prospect for the four Aussies confirmed for the Olympics, but there’s another factor driving one of them.
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