Olympian’s tragic final moments emerge
Distressing CCTV footage reportedly shows the tragic final moments before Aussie world champ Melissa Hoskins was fatally struck.
Cycling
Olympian pleads guilty after wife’s death
Olympic champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has made a huge call as he fronted court to answer allegations relating to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.
Disturbing scene as riders crash into crowd
An Olympic champion has been rushed to hospital after a sickening, high speed incident where two riders flipped into the crowd.
Second tragedy hits Olympian icon after reveal
After dropping heartbreaking news about his terminal diagnosis, Sir Chris Hoy has gone public with his family’s second secret tragedy.
Stunning win won’t change Aussie star’s mind
A gold medallist in Paris and now a dual world champion still has heads shaking about why she’s headed to retirement.
‘Hope you understand’: Olympic star defects
Australia’s star of the track cycling at the Paris Olympics has stunned the world with a shock defection to the old enemy.
Ride like every race is my last: Glaetzer goes for glory
After 14 days of medals, there’s one more podium on the line for the Australian cyclist that cancer couldn’t stop.
Major update in alleged Olympian killer case
There’s been a big development in the case against a champion cyclist who stands accused of killing his wife, a fellow Olympian.
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.
Gold medallist booed in Olympic ‘shame’
Great Britain’s Tom Pidcock pulled off one of the great Olympic comebacks in the men’s mountain bike, but the home crowd wasn’t happy.
‘Gutted’: Aussie’s horror Olympic crash
Australian Olympic cyclist Luke Plapp has been rushed to hospital for surgery after disaster struck midway through his race.
‘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.
Aussie Olympian charged with killing wife
On July 28, 2021, champion cyclist Rohan Dennis stood on a podium in Tokyo. Today, he is home in Adelaide, charged with killing his wife.
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.
‘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.
Aussie legend marries long-time partner
An Australian sporting great has married their long-term partner in a gorgeous ceremony on the island paradise of Mauritius.
Cyclist in family meeting after wife’s death
The Olympian has returned to his $2.45m Adelaide home after being charged over the death of his wife, fellow former pro-cyclist Melissa Hoskins.
Olympian’s family breaks silence after death
The family of Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins have shared their devastation following her death, allegedly at the hands of her husband, on Saturday.
Final Instagram post before Olympian’s death
Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins was pictured in an Instagram post by her husband just days before she was killed.
Devastating detail in Olympian’s final photo
The final photo posted of Rohan Dennis and Olympian wife Melissa is breaking hearts after the cyclist was charged over her death.
Gold medalist charged over wife’s death
Aussie cycling world champion Rohan Dennis has been arrested and charged over the death of his wife after she was allegedly struck by a ute.
The video game path to Olympic glory
Finding the best cycling talent in the modern world could be as simple as testing them on a new video game.
‘Turn me grey’: Meares feeling the pressure for Paris ’24
Anna Meares heads to Paris as team Australia’s secret weapon yet she says she’s never felt so out of control in an Olympic environment.
Star fined in final insult after medal disgrace
A Commonwealth Games cyclist, who had her medal taken away and was told to leave by security, has now been slapped in the face again.
Tragic detail world missed at Opening Ceremony
An overlooked detail has revealed a classy new side to the gigantic “Raging Bull” that blew the world away at the Commonwealth Games.
Triple world champion in coma after crash
A training incident has left a three-time world champion cyclist in an induced coma after a horror crash left grave concerns about her future.
Another Steven Bradbury? Mullet man’s road race lament
Bloodied and bruised, a courageous Alistair Donohoe has revealed how he was sliding around like Steven Bradbury at times during his unpredictable rain-drenched road race in Tokyo.
We’re equal: 16-year fight ends for Aussie Paralympics great
Swimmer Ellie Cole was thrilled when she became Australia’s greatest female Paralympian in Tokyo, but a government commitment close to her heart has bought real emotion.
Paralympic cyclist once ‘too scared’ of velodrome
Too scared to even sit on her bike the first time she went to a velodrome, Emily Petricola is now one of Australia’s best medal hopes in Tokyo.
Dead Olympian’s brother slams fake site
The brother of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore, who tragically passed away earlier this week, has called out a fake fundraising page.
Ball girl becomes cult hero with viral clip
This Los Angeles Dodgers ball girl has been dubbed a “hero” after footage of her tackling a pitch invader went viral on social media.
Heartbreak for Olympian dead aged 24
The cycling world is in shock at the death of a 24-year-old New Zealand athlete, after she posted a worrying message on Instagram.
Aussie Olympian infuriates entire country
Matthew Glaetzer’s Instagram has been bombarded with abusive messages following the Aussies cyclist’s blunder in an Olympic final.
Schedule for Day 14 of the Tokyo Olympics
Australia’s eyes will be on our golden beach volleyball girls as they headline a huge day of action in Tokyo on Friday.
Cycling rocked by cover-up accusation
The result of cycling’s biggest controversy is still uncertain after reports of a new protest surrounding accusations of a team cover-up.
Stunning twist in cycling loophole scandal
A storm has erupted in Tokyo after a team was spotted using a questionable accessory during an Olympic record performance.
China’s sneaky gold medal statement
The IOC confirmed that they were looking into the athletes to see if any breaches were made to the Olympic charter
‘Terrible’: Aussie’s bike falls apart mid-race
Commentators were left in shock when Australian cyclist Alex Porter crashed face-first into the track following a mechanical error.
Why Australia’s insane medal haul won’t stop
Australia has enjoyed a fruitful return in the medals at the Tokyo Olympics so far, and there’s one sport that will no doubt continue that trend.
New Olympic sport Australia could dominate
Australia has fallen in love with athletes from the sports you’d least expect in Tokyo, and that run could continue in the Freestyle BMX.
Tragic twist in BMX star’s Olympic dream
As Woolworths unveils its new Olympic and Paralympic hero collectibles range, one BMX star reveals her heartbreaking story.
‘Horrified’: Racist remark caught on live TV
A German cycling director’s vile comments about two African athletes were broadcast for the world to hear and sparked uproar.
Aussies charge up Olympic medal tally
A sensational day in the pool — led by giant-killer Ariarne Titmus — has seen Australia soar up the Olympic medal tally.
World cringes at awkward Tokyo moment
One Olympian thought she’d achieved the ultimate redemption but came crashing back to earth in the most heartbreaking way possible.
Aussie world champ pulls out of race
The cycling road race will kick off the medals at the 2021 Olympics but an Aussie champ has left Australia with just three riders.
Porte eyes golden double after huge TdF confession
Just days after riding in his 11th – and final – Tour de France, Aussie cyclist Richie Porte is ready to empty the tank at an Olympic swan song on courses suited to his climbing prowess.
Medal predictor: Why Ash won’t win gold
While Wimbledon champ Ash Barty will start a warm favourite for the Olympic tennis title in Tokyo, experience shows Games form doesn’t always follow world ranking trends.
Stinky Bay: Olympians facing sewage leak threat
This is the last thing you would want to hear just before going for a swim. There are fears of a sewage leak in Tokyo – and it could be about to get even worse.
Ultimate Olympics guide: Full schedule of our best medal hopes
Some of Australia’s best medal prospects bring form, as others bank on a proven track record. How to watch every Aussie at the Tokyo Games.
Aussie quits Olympics over family heartbreak
Australian cyclist Cameron Meyer has made the heartbreaking call to pull out of the Tokyo Olympics as his father battles brain cancer.
‘So surreal’ for first-time Olympian
Six more Aussies have punched their ticket to Tokyo, including three first-time Olympians in a brand new sport to the Games.
Porte’s 36-year Aussie first in France
Before he heads to the Tokyo Olympics, Richie Porte finally broke through for a dream victory and then outlined his plans for this month’s Tour de France.
Cycling champs on track for December
The Olympics in 2021 remain up in the air but Australia’s best cyclists have something to aim for.
‘When it comes I’ll be ready’: Iso just pitstop on road to Tokyo
From a surfing great biding her time at her home break to a sailor who counts himself as ‘one of the lucky ones’, Australia’s athletes are finding all sorts of ways to stay motivated during the coronavirus crisis.
Family reveals extent of BMX star’s ‘truly serious injury’
Kai Sakakibara has started to communicate with his family and friends months after a race crash that left him with a traumatic brain injury.
‘Fastest man in the world’: Aussie stuns
Aussie Caleb Ewan admits he was at breaking point before an “incredible” fightback that’s sealed his status as a sprinting terminator.
Women who bought home Rio bling
A YEAR on from the Olympic Games, SWOOP takes a look at the Australian women who rocked Rio.
How does the AOC vote work?
THE Australian Olympic Committee will elect a president, vice president and board on Saturday morning using an exhaustive voting system. HERE’S HOW
Cure cycles into history books
AUSTRALIA finished top of the medal tally at the recent track cycling world championships in Hong Kong with a variety of top results. But one was particularly special.
History as Aussie rides to Tour of Flanders podium
AUSTRALIAN cyclist Gracie Elvin has created history with an explosive sprint propelling her onto the podium at the Tour of Flanders.
Sky no limit as Australia poach top coach
CYCLING Australia has raided British Cycling and Team Sky by luring one of its top coaching and sports science brains to lead its rebuild towards the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Short and Sweet: Droughts broken and extended
THERE was good news for a triathletes and a basketball team but not for the Wallaroos and some of our top rowers. SHORT AND SWEET sport wrap.
Brennan, Payne in line for The Don
THE year’s brightest sporting stars will tonight vie for The Don Award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame induction and awards ceremony.
Paralympic Games: That’s a wrap
IT was the second biggest sporting event in 2016 behind the Olympics. But this time Australia cracked the top five. Our wrap of the Paralympic Games.
Stories behind our Paralympians
THEY are teachers, advocates, adventurers, cafe owners, AFL referees and Newcastle Knights fans and they are set to take the world by storm in Rio.
Anna staying right on track
OUR greatest Olympic cyclist never looks back, only forwards to the next challenge, writes Mike Colman.
Tears flow as Edmondson meets sponsor child
IT’S the first time Annette Edmondson was happy to let the tears flow – and it had nothing to do with competition as she finally met her Brazilian sponsor child of 10 years.
Tears for Meares as old foe cheers
WITH her Olympics over and the dust settled, Australian team captain Anna Meares has had the chance to reflect on a highlight of her campaign — and it involved an old rival.
Buchanan’s BMX dream comes crashing to an end
FEW athletes who struggled in London were more obsessed about getting it right this time. Caroline Buchanan drove herself all the way to Rio and, finally, a touch too hard when everything was on the line.
The mentality of winning at the Olympics
IT’S called “Olympic swagger”. And when it comes to the Rio Games, you either have it or you don’t.
Aussie sailors and brilliant Bolt come good again
A roundup of what went down on day 13 in Rio: Aussie sailors and kayakers weigh in with more medals, a BMX beat-up and Usain Bolt strolls to 200m gold …
’Australian cycling is lost’
OLYMPIC medallist and former world champion Shane Perkins says Australian cycling is “lost” and has put the heat on its high performance program for answers.
Kings of the court and BMX bandits
A roundup of what went down on day 12 in Rio: The Boomers ease in to the semi-finals, our BMX men and women fire and Usain Bolt laughs all the way to the 200m final …
BMX big guns well set for semi-finals
AUSTRALIA’S top-ranked male and female BMX riders, Caroline Buchanan and Sam Willoughby, have qualified in the top three ahead of Friday’s semi-finals.
Olympian defends sister’s awkward interview
SHE’S an Olympic record holder and half of a cycling power couple, but Laura Trott has been forced to slam haters after her sister’s TV interview.
Shake-up scheduled as Brits belt Aussies
AUSTRALIAN cycling is set for a full-scale review of its track program in the wake of a disastrous Rio Olympic campaign that was dominated by arch rival Great Britain.
Dominant Brits and crashes sum up horror games
ANALYSIS: Australia’s cycling campaign in Rio has been a shambles and the final blow was sprinter Matt Glaetzer falling off his bike before the race for ninth even began.
Aussies rule the waves … but sink elsewhere
A roundup of what went down on day 11 in Rio: Australian sailors rule the waves, but the Opals and our track and field stars fail to stay afloat …
Australian cycling set for major overhaul
AUSSIE cycling is in for a widescale review as it searches for what went so wrong on the track at the Rio Olympics where arch rival Great Britain wiped the floor.
I didn’t say the Poms are cheats: Meares
ANNA Meares has taken to Twitter to clarify her comments about Britain’s dominance on the track in Rio saying she never insinuated they had cheated.
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