‘Immeasurably sad’: Olympian dead at 26
Tributes are flowing for an Olympic snowboarder after she died in a tragic accident, leaving the sporting world “immeasurably sad”.
Winter Olympics
‘Deeply grateful’: Historic Aussie appointment
One of Australia’s greatest Winter Olympians has been appointed chef de mission for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games.
Chumpy Pullin’s partner reveals love interest
Ellidy Pullin, the widow of snowboarding world champion Alex “Chumpy” Pullin, has shared heart-warming plans for her future.
Olympian’s penis injury is ‘worst thing ever’
A world champion runner-up has sent a chilling warning about his sport after suffering the worst injury you can experience.
Outpouring of grief as Olympian dies at 31
A Canadian figure skating champion has died at just 31 in a traffic accident, with her 10-month-old toddler surviving.
Legend goes ‘Olympic mode’, saves four teens
The short track speed skater, who was the first Australian athlete to win a Winter Olympic gold medal, saved four girls.
‘Forever missed’: US Olympian dead at 24
A US Olympian has died in tragic circumstances with the youngster’s death sending shockwaves through the sporting community.
Inspirational Olympian passes away aged 37
Elena Fanchini was forced to miss the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang after a horror diagnosis.
World champion skier dies in avalanche
The professional freestyle skier had just posted about the “unbelievable” conditions in Japan before an avalanche claimed his life.
‘Trailblazer: Australia’s oldest Olympian dies
A Winter Olympic trailblazer who escaped communist Czechoslovakia on skis before representing Australia has died.
Touching trait in Chumpy’s miracle baby
The widow of Australian snowboarding champion Alex “Chumpy” Pullin has shared the one feature in their miracle daughter that reminds her of him.
Putin’s claim about controversial 16yo star
Vladimir Putin has weighed in on the controversy that erupted over a teenage Russian star at the Winter Olympics earlier this year.
Australia’s 34-year Paralympics low despite record funding
Australia’s worst Winter Paralympics performance since the 1988 Austrian Games has been blamed solely on one area which was not replicated by other countries overseas.
How star ‘nearly killed’ guide in training mishap
Flag bearer Mel Perrine is competing at her fourth Winter Paralympics, but even she nearly had a horror mix-up with her sighted guide.
Aussie comes from nowhere to steal medal
Australia has clinched its first medal of the Beijing Paralympic Winter Games, with team co-captain Ben Tudhope winning bronze.
Huge backflip on ‘bulls***’ Russia decision
Russian athletes have been banned from competing at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing after a huge backflip from administrators.
China asked Russia to delay invasion
Senior Chinese officials reportedly told their Russian counterparts not to invade Ukraine until after the Beijing Winter Olympics.
ScoMo hits hard as Aussie star snubs Russia
An Australian Olympian has announced she is walking out on Russia in a move that has attracted a surprising response from Scott Morrison.
Loved-up Olympians embroiled in doping saga
Spain’s first ever figure skating pair to compete at the Winter Olympics have received horror news after their Beijing Games campaign.
Olympic champion slams ‘sl*t’ moniker
American Winter Olympian Chloe Kim has called for the name of a popular hairstyle associated with female snowboarders to be changed.
Olympian breaks silence on ‘chilling’ scandal
Teenage Olympic superstar Kamila Valieva has broken her silence after the world had its say as her Beijing campaign was clouded by scandal.
Russian Olympic star refuses to wear medal
The joy of winning an Olympic goal medal can often overshadow the pain of those who have to lose, particularly in team sports.
‘Inappropriate’ outfit sparks controversy
An Olympic athlete is under investigation after posting a video of an ensemble that has enraged fans in her home country.
New stars, doping drama: Controversial Olympics closes
The Beijing Games will be remembered for new stars such as Eileen Gu but also for the doping controversy which engulfed teen figure skater Kamila Valieva.
‘Unbearable’: Olympian suffers frozen penis
A Winter Olympics star has fears for his future after he suffered a gruesome injury that left him in “unbearable pain” in Beijing.
Aussie wins medal on broken ankle
Aussie Olympic star Tess Coady’s laid back style has been brilliant at the Beijing Games but her latest reveal is a bit much.
‘I’ll never forget’: Snow haka stuns Olympics
There have been great moments all through the Olympics but New Zealand’s second ever gold has been honoured in perfect fashion.
Olympics stunned by star’s mid-race sacrifice
An Olympic speed skater has been praised for a split-second act of sportsmanship that helped his rival secure a medal.
‘Sorry’: Olympic hero breaks down on live TV
Figure skating great Katarina Witt was reduced to tears over the fallout of Kamila Valieva’s doping scandal at the Beijing Olympics.
Figure skating body to vote on age-old question
The figure skating saga which has tarnished the Beijing Winter Olympics could drag on for years, while the sport’s ruling body hasn’t ruled out making a major change to the competition.
‘Unbearable’: Olympic champion breaks down
An Olympic champion has been brought to tears on air by the treatment of a teen skater at the centre of a doping scandal.
Three runaways: Why our officials defied Beijing boycott
Three Australian government officials have defied the country’s diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics, but with 2032 looming larger by the day, the explanation seems obvious.
‘Dumb blonde’: Olympian exposes abuse
A young woman considered one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time has revealed the barrage of hate she has received at this year’s Olympics.
‘So cold’: Olympic boss slams ‘chilling’ scenes
While we know every Olympics athlete is fighting for gold, IOC chief Thomas Bach has singled out one nation for wanting it too much.
$42m teen makes ‘terrifying’ Olympic history
Chinese teenager Eileen Gu has cemented her place in the history books, winning her third Winter Olympic medal in Beijing.
Teen’s doping exposes bigger Olympic issue
Star Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s Winter Olympics doping scandal has dominated the headlines. But it raises a bigger question.
17yo will ‘never skate again’ after silver
Russian teenager Alexandra Trusova claimed she will “never skate again” after claiming silver in the women’s figure skating in Beijing.
‘Who’s the f***ing judge?’: Olympian fumes
There was huge drama in Beijing after Switzerland’s Fanny Smith was robbed of an Olympic medal in the women’s ski cross final.
Sad reason behind Olympian’s podium dance
A Korean skater sent the internet into a frenzy for his moves on the Olympic podium, but there was a more serious reason behind the fun dance.
‘A joke’: Winter Olympics hell continues
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Mikaela Shiffrin’s worst nightmare has continued as the skiing superstar repeated history once again.
Wild image as Olympian lands on cameraman
When broadcasters say they’ll take fans closer than ever before to the action, it’s fairly certain this is not what they had in mind.
Tears flow in ‘unfathomable’ USA humiliation
America is turning on its own team after a shock moment at the Winter Olympics that has vitriol and accusations flying.
Drug test shows ‘something more serious is going on’
A high profile crusader against dirty sport has dropped a hammer on Russia’s teen freak, revealing what is really going on with the gold medallist.
Commentators instantly silent over teen star
A notorious American broadcast team of former Olympic skaters chose to be silent during only one performance in Beijing this week.
Athlete exposes Olympics farce
A US athlete has left the Winter Olympics and claimed safety has not been prioritised after a dispute over a specific aesthetic detail.
Olympics teen positive for three substances
A high profile crusader against dirty sport has dropped a hammer on Russia’s teen freak, revealing what is really going on with the gold medallist.
Americans stage protest over Russian doper
Teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva put herself in pole position to win a second Beijing Olympic title, despite failing a drugs test.
‘Scary’ crash destroys Aussie’s medal hopes
Pictures have captured the “scary” moment Aussie snowboarder Tess Coady lost her chance at a second medal at the Olympics.
Star’s ‘revenge’ after wardrobe malfunction
The look on the faces of these Winter Olympians said everything after being tormented by a wardrobe malfunction “nightmare”.
15yo star has ‘slapped the world in the face’
A teenage prodigy has left a “permanent scar” on the Olympic movement — sparking a hysterical response around the world.
15yo star has ‘slapped the world in the face’
A teenage prodigy has left a “permanent scar” on the Olympic movement — sparking a hysterical response around the world.
Olympic star’s defection pays off big time
Despite the pressure of being stuck between two superpowers, Eileen Gu has won a second medal at the Winter Olympics.
Fans stunned by hilarious Olympic lookalikes
Sports fans couldn’t believe the hilarious physical resemblance between a Winter Olympics curling star and a Formula 1 driver.
Star’s ‘revenge’ after wardrobe malfunction
The look on the faces of these Winter Olympians said everything after being tormented by a wardrobe malfunction “nightmare”.
15yo star has ‘slapped the world in the face’
A teenage prodigy has left a “permanent scar” on the Olympic movement — sparking a hysterical response around the world.
‘Sorry I let you down’: Aussies left in ruins
Australia had two finalists in the women’s aerials final but brutal conditions have wreaked havoc in blustery conditions in Beijing.
Olympian collapses in terrifying scenes
An athlete will take no further part in the Winter Olympics after she collapsed over the finish line after giving it her absolute all.
Weird reason China’s star captured attention
US-born Chinese teen star Eileen Gu can’t help but capture the world’s attention with every action but this time it is because of her lunch.
Teen learns fate in Olympic doping drama
Russian teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva has learned her fate after being drawn into an ugly doping drama at the Olympics.
Aussie star speaks out after Olympics crash
Aussie snowboarder Belle Brockhoff has updated fans after a crash that saw her stretched off the mountain at the Winter Olympics.
‘Extraordinary’: Inspirational Aussie hailed
An Aussie athlete has broken new ground in Australians sport after a thrilling performance at her first Olympic Games.
‘Traitor’: Entire country slams Olympic star
Olympic champion Nathan Chen, who is representing the United States in Beijing, has been blasted on the Chinese equivalent of Twitter.
Beijing whitewash: Ashes revisited at Winter Olympics
If Australia’s 4-0 humbling of England this summer in cricket wasn’t enough, Britain’s pants are being pulled down again if the results in Beijing are any indication.
‘Amazing story’: Aussie sets up medal snatch
A fairytale story may be unfolding in the women’s bobsled event with Aussie Bree Walker making a statement in Beijing.
Sad twist to Russian Olympian’s doping saga
Reporters who broke the news of Russian skater Kamila Valieva’s positive drugs test claim to have been sent death threats.
Teen’s Olympic dream crushed by the Taliban
One of Afghanistan’s most promising skiers has been left stranded and “scared” after the Taliban’s takeover of her home country.
Olympic team rocked by shocking allegations
US snowboarders at the Beijing Olympics have strongly defended their long-serving head coach against “super upsetting” allegations.
‘Should be arrested’: Olympic scandal erupts
An Aussie favourite was in the thick of things when the world lost its mind over the way his rival was treated in an Olympic final.
‘How on earth?’: Aussie does the unthinkable
Aussie skeleton Jackie Narracott has done the unthinkable and made not only history in her sport but taken Australia to new heights.
Hearts melt for brilliant Olympic image
Olympic Games’ throw up amazing moments of sportsmanship and Finland’s Iivo Niskanen has given the Beijing Games a moment to savour.
Olympics’ ‘hellscape’ is not what it seems
Eileen Gu earned plenty of praise earlier in the week when she won her first gold medal but the location stole plenty of her spotlight.
China orders Olympics star to delete photos
A star skier at the Winter Olympics has taken a defiant stand after posting unflattering photos she says Chinese officials want deleted.
Olympian defies Russia with sneaky emblem
An athlete has flashed a pointed message to the world about Russia, prompting an investigation at Winter Olympics officials.
Aussie’s unspoken truth brings ‘GOAT’ to tears
Scotty James only just missed out on his coveted gold medal but the Aussie star has shared something with Shaun White he’d never said before.
’Insanity’: Aussie shocks the world
An Australian is in the box seat for a shock gold medal at the halfway point of one of the craziest sports at the Olympics.
Brutal accusation sparks Olympic scandal
A Russian official has gone for the jugular, blasting “halfwits” for slandering athletes before banning an entire country from interviews.
Scandal has Olympics ‘teetering’ on disaster
A drug scandal involving a teenage athlete has left Olympic officials in disarray midway through the Beijing Games.
NASA pic reveals truth about China Olympics
NASA has released satellite images of the Winter Olympics terrain, capturing the reality of the lack of snow in the region.
America humiliates China on its own turf
China was nearly barred from competing in its own Olympics for fear of embarrassment, and America showed no mercy on the host nation.
US star quits media as image sparks outrage
American champion Mikaela Shiffrin will forgo all interviews following her second straight disqualification at the Beijing Games.
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