Oscar Pistorius’ shock love life update
Oscar Pistorius’ life outside of prison was recently reported to be full of misery, but the former Paralympian has now found love.
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$385m stake in finding Olympic champions
A record investment from the Australian Sports Commission will increase the nation’s chances of dominating the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics.
QAS Athlete Awards to recognise Olympians and Paralympians
Queensland’s finest athletes laud the QAS Athlete Awards being reinstated after 41 finalists were unveiled. FULL LIST HERE
‘Will I ski again?’: Incredible story behind winter Paralympic legend
He’s the six-time Winter Paralympic gold medallist who now dresses up as a Harry Potter character for a day job. Find out the inspiring story behind our greater winter Paralympian.
‘Have a go’: Olympian’s message to Aussie kids
Australia’s Olympians and Paralympians are lapping up the plaudits at their first public welcome home event.
‘Outstanding’: Paralympians welcomed home
Australia’s Paralympians have touched down back home with 63 medals, finishing ninth in the standings, after the Paris Games.
‘Proud cheat’: Athlete at war with JK Rowling
The first openly transgender Paralympian has responded to accusations about their legitimacy, putting the renowned author on blast.
‘Ambitious’ quest for Brisbane 2032 talent
Australians with long-term Olympic or Paralympic dreams are being urged to come forward in an unprecedented talent search.
Athlete stripped of gold over banned flag
A Paralympic athlete has been sensationally stripped of his gold medal after he unfurled a banned flag during his celebrations.
‘Disgusting’: Runner disqualified 2m to go
The Paralympics has ended on a heartbreaking note with a marathon runner disqualified two-metres from the finish line.
Paralympics’ spectacular end shows Brisbane what’s possible
Australia’s Paralympians have been partying like there’s no tomorrow after the curtain came down on a spectacular Paris Games that have given a rude wake-up call to Brisbane’s 2032 organisers.
‘Not the send-off I wanted’: Star misses medal in Paralympics shock
Curtis McGrath was unable to complete his golden double heroics of four years ago when he surprisingly missed out on a medal in his final race at the Paris Paralympics.
Aussie star’s tragic news at Paralympics
Australia’s Paralympic flag-bearer nearly withdrew from this year’s Games after learning of a devastating death in her family.
Farm boy who ‘worked his arse off’ for swimming silver lining
Silver winning swimmer Col Pearce moved away from his home town and sacrificed everything for his shot at Paralympic glory and he is looking to go one better in LA and Brisbane.
Paralympics day nine: What you missed while you were sleeping
More success in the pool, Curtis McGrath and Li Na Lei close in on medals and more. Here’s everything you missed from day nine in Paris.
Aussie disqualified, stripped of Para medal
An Australian Paralympic athlete was sensationally stripped of his medal after breaching the rules moments before he crossed the line.
‘So much fun’: Rising Aussie star shows she belongs on world stage
Teenage sensation Telaya Blacksmith made a big impression as she made her international debut in front of tens of thousands of fans in Paris.
Aussie caught up in Paralympic DQ backflip
Aussie Paralympian Ahmed Kelly was dragged through the ringer after a disqualification drama rocked his Paris campaign.
Furore erupts over trans Paralympian’s run
History has been made at the Paralympics and it has sparked a heated debate with some commentators left fuming over one athlete’s inclusion.
Thorpe-like finish: Aussie’s stunning relay swim seals gold
Alexa Leary has stunned with an astonishing anchor leg to match some of Australian swimming’s greats and help clinch Paralympics gold in the mixed medley relay.
Huge problem facing world’s tallest athlete
The world’s tallest athlete is facing some heartbreaking challenges as he competes for Iran at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
Cheating scandal rocks Paralympic Games
An Italian rower has been disqualified and stripped of a medal after it was found he had used a banned device during a race.
Paris’ farcical $2.3bn disaster strikes again
Paralympic organisers have been forced to follow the Olympics’ suit after the triathlon was meant to kick off on Sunday.
‘Made new history’: Aussies win gold
Two former Chinese champions who left their homeland to start a new life in Australia have repaid their adopted country by teaming up to win gold
‘Made new history’: Aussies win gold in table tennis at Paris
Two former Chinese champions who left their homeland to start a new life in Australia have repaid their adopted country by teaming up to win gold
‘Heart sinking’: Big issue with Paris Games
A Paralympic gold medallist has highlighted the glaring difference between the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games and prior games that left her ‘heart sinking’.
‘I nearly died’: Aussie’s emotional gold
Swimmer Tom Gallagher has claimed a Paralympics gold medal three years after a near-death emergency unfolded in Tokyo.
From Tokyo near death to Paris gold for emotional Gallagher
Australian swimmer Tom Gallagher was beaming with pride as he finally got to take his rightful place on the podium and collect his gold medal at the Paris Paralympics.
Take a look at your ultimate Paris Paralympics planner
The Paris Paralympics is here and we have you covered with a full guide to when the Australian athletes will compete. Take a look at our comprehensive 2024 Paris Paralympics schedule!
Astronaut sends powerful message to world
An inspirational astronaut sent a powerful message to the world as Paris brought in the 2024 Paralympics in a dazzling ceremony.
Paris Paralympics open in blaze of colour
More than 4000 athletes from 168 countries paraded down the Champs-Elysees in front of thousands of spectators before entering Place de la Concorde for the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics.
Bizarre rule exposes Olympic hypocrisy
One of the most nonsensical rules in sport has reared its head again as Paralympians call out the blatant hypocrisy.
Interactive: Meet every member of Australia’s 2024 Paralympic team
The Australian Paralympic team has been finalised and is set to go for gold in Paris, starting next week. Meet every Aussie athlete and see who hails from your local area with our interactive map.
’Invisible’ disability powering Aussie to gold
As sports fans come down from the high of the Olympics, an Aussie swim star has a message for them as he chases a historic milestone.
Champion male sprinter competes as woman
An Italian sprinter who won 11 national titles as a man is now set to become the first openly transgender athlete to compete in women’s races.
‘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.
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.
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 unveils biggest Para-archer team in four decades
Two former canoeists, a bronze medallist and a rookie who wasn’t involved in the sport just two years ago will all feature in Australia’s biggest Paralympic Games archery team in 40 years.
Champion’s desire to help next generation of cycling stars
Amanda Reid hopes her determination to win back-to-back Paralympic gold in the 500m time trial C2 at Paris will help inspire the next generation of Indigenous stars.
‘Bushwhacked’: Shock over Games Gabba plan
A senate inquiry has heard the decision to dump the Gabba plan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics followed an official review and a ‘shadow review’.
Karl blasts our ‘international embarrassment’
The morning show host and Brisbane-born personality offered up his ideas for saving his home state from further embarrassment.
Swimming champion eyes sub 50 second history at Paralympics
The man who was told he would never be able to walk, talk or live an independent life is now on the brink of a remarkable breakthrough he hopes to achieve at the Paris Games.
Swim champ’s ‘unexpected’ baby reveal
Australia’s most decorated Paralympian Ellie Cole has revealed her baby joy after the expected arrival of her first child.
‘Why not us?’: Rollers primed for Paralympic glory
The Rollers have set their sights on their first Paralympic medal in 12 years, after beating some of the world’s best teams to Oceania’s only Wheelchair Basketball qualification spot.
Shock update for athlete who killed girlfriend
Oscar Pistorius has been released from jail today nearly 11 years after killing his ex-girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
How a Gundagai teen’s big switch has her on track for Paris
Indiana Cooper is a talented 18-year-old sprinter – but her decision to do the seemingly impossible and qualify for the Paralympics in a sport she took up a year out from the Games hasn’t surprised anyone.
Disgraced Pistorius’ shock freedom bid
Convicted killer Oscar Pistorius, once an Olympian, could be given a freedom date in days after a court identified a huge blunder.
‘Game changer’ for Paralympic athletes
NSW has committed to equal funding for Olympic and Paralympic athletes and issued a challenge for other states to “get competitive”.
Love and loss fuels Paralympic trailblazer’s fire
At 37 the training sessions are getting a little bit harder but para-canoe racer Susan Seipel has no plans on stopping until she ticks one final box at the Olympics.
Paralympic star’s incredible show of love for mum
Most sons will do anything for their mothers and world champion paracanoe racer Dylan Littlehales is no different, with an incredible display of support as his mum battles cancer.
‘Not required’: Stadium rebuild slammed
A decision to splash billions of taxpayer dollars on rebuilding the Gabba in Brisbane has come under fire.
Para-cyclist gets worst possible prize
A world champion cyclist has become a cult hero after a trophy presentation blunder that is spreading across the internet.
‘Violated’: Paralympian’s heartbreak
A Paralympian says she has been “violated” after a thief broke into her secure carpark and stole her custom-made tricycle.
Swimmer hits out at call to scrap Games
A Commonwealth Games gold medallist swimmer says a group of athletes will be badly affected if the competition cannot survive.
Trans runner wins bronze after protest
A transgender runner has beaten eight competitors at a world championships event years after being at the centre of a protest.
Fury over ‘offensive’ Paralympic videos
Videos that been viewed millions of times have been accused of mocking Paralympians, but some athletes features say it’s just a “laugh”.
Oscar Pistorius learns fate after freedom bid
Oscar Pistorius has learned his fate after a parole hearing to decide whether he should be freed early from his 13-year prison sentence.
Paralympic superstar savages troll
Six time Paralympic medallist and Aussie superstar Madison de Rozario has not let a troll get away with a disgusting attempt at a joke.
‘I’m not fine’: Paralympian kicked off flight
Two-time Paralympic bronze medallist Karni Liddell shared her latest flying horror story after being kicked off a flight — and not for the first time.
Aussie’s $6.75m payout after catastrophic injury
A Paralympian has won a huge payout after she suffered a serious spinal injury during a campdrafting competition more than a decade ago.
Paralympian’s huge historical payout
A Paralympian has won a huge payout after she suffered a serious spinal injury during a campdrafting competition more than a decade ago.
‘I thought I was gone’: Tudhope opens Aussie medal account
It was third time lucky for Ben Tudhope as the Aussie team co-captain ended years of frustration by winning a bronze medal in the Men’s Snowboard Cross SBLL-2 in Beijing.
Tragedy driving Aussie’s quest for Paralympic gold
Australia’s leading gold medal hope at the Paralympics will compete in honour of his late friend and carry a special tribute with him on the slopes.
Why Aussie paralympian is excited to become blind
Born with a degenerative eye disease, it is only a matter of time until Patrick Jensen sees black. But the Aussie star remains incredibly optimistic.
‘Disgusting’: Russian Paralympians’ low act
A gold medallist claims banned Russian athletes have been sending sickening messages towards Ukraine’s Paralympians.
Huge funding boost for Olympians
More than two-thirds of the Australian Olympic team in Tokyo relied on crucial grants, and athletes are about to get a massive funding boost before Paris 2024.
‘I hated my disability’: Alcott’s frank admission
Victorians are recovering from one of the most difficult periods in the state’s history, but one tennis star has some serious advice about overcoming adversity.
‘Amazing’: Historic Aussie first in New York
An Aussie marathon star has continued her 2021 domination after racing to New York when borders opened.
Big challenges ahead as new CEO steps into swimming hot seat
Interim boss Eugenie Buckley won over Swimming Australia with her ‘incredible ability to build and execute a strategy’ to land the fulltime CEO gig.
‘A lot of practice’: Alcott sex admission
With Dylan Alcott closing in on tennis history this week, his girlfriend has revealed the romantic love story behind their relationship.
Fresh twist in $20k Olympic medal bonus
Australians who finished on the Olympic podium in Tokyo are poised to receive a big monetary bonus – but there’s a catch.
Legends hail ‘greatest Aussie marathon ever’
Australia’s 21st and final gold in Tokyo is sure to live long in the memory as Madi di Rozario somehow found the energy for one last push when she had nothing left to grab a famous victory.
Aussies tipped for Paralympic marathon medals
Five Aussies will line up for the Tokyo Paralympics marathons, and all are in medal contention. This will be the last opportunity to add to Australia’s medal haul before the closing ceremony.
Paralympians win green light to toast their success
Aussie Paralympians will be allowed to celebrate with a drink or two before they head home to quarantine and lockdown, but they have been warned to honour their code of conduct.
Second Tokyo Paralympic gold for kayaker Curtis McGrath
Former soldier Curtis McGrath, who vowed to become a Paralympian after his legs were blown off in Afghanistan, has kayaked his way to a second gold medal at the Tokyo Games.
‘I‘m not coming back’: Aussie star’s sad reveal
Australian champion Dylan Alcott has revealed he will not compete at the Paris Paralympics in 2024 in an emotional interview.
Incredible scenes as Alcott wins gold
There is little doubt that Dylan Alcott is the greatest player in wheelchair tennis history, after keeping his Golden Slam dream alive.
Aussie swims through heartbreak for relay silver
Aussie Timothy Disken has swum an emotional race in Tokyo to take home silver just days after the death of his mother, Jenny.
Record haul for Aussie table tennis team
The Australian table tennis team have won more medals, capping off their best Paralympic tally ever.
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