‘This is a big joke’: Olympians’ China hell
Winter Olympians and their teams are blowing up about shocking food, accommodation and Covid rules as Beijing becomes a horror show.
Winter Olympics
China’s fury after golden boy ‘robbed’
China is calling for action with claims the country’s teen superstar was deliberately sabotaged at his home Winter Olympics.
Damning pics emerge after China bias claim
Commentators have suggested China is getting some fortunate calls at the Winter Games while rival stars say there’s blatant bias on show.
Chinese star’s ‘suspect’ act caught on camera
Social media users have been asking questions after a Chinese speed skater was caught in a compromising position at the Beijing Games.
Aussie duo make history after Covid backflip
Two of Australia’s unlikeliest stars have become immediate heroes in Beijing, making Winter Olympics history after a surprise Covid comeback.
‘She’s bloody done it’: Aussie wins gold
Australia has a new Winter Olympics gold medallist as Jakara Anthony broke a 12-year drought to become the nation’s sixth champion.
‘Omg’: Rocky ride as US star defects to China
The teenage pin-up girl of the Beijing Games was rocked by an early blunder as she felt the weight of expectation from 1.4 billion people.
Horrified Olympians disqualified over outfits
Olympians were absolutely furious as an unprecedented number of stars were disqualified from one event for wearing illegal outfits.
Grim Olympics detail exposes world’s crisis
The ice used at the Beijing Winter Olympics has raised serious questions over an issue that is wreaking global havoc.
Abused Chinese star can’t stay on her feet
Beverly Zhu broke down on the ice after she fell again, having been widely abused on Chinese social media for another poor performance.
Teen ‘freak of nature’ shatters Olympic record
A 15-year-old prodigy has stunned the Winter Olympics with a landmark achievement never previously seen in women’s sport.
Dad’s iconic reaction to daughter’s gold
The dad of New Zealand’s newest national treasure has become an instant star over his iconic reaction to his daughter’s moment of history.
Snowboard legend’s plan to go out with a bang
Snowboarding great Shaun White has decided the Beijing Winter Games will be his last competition. But don’t expect the American great to take the foot off the pedal.
Olympian worried about breasts after crash
A British Olympian has recalled the moment she knew her career was over after a high-adrenaline move ended up going horribly wrong.
‘Incredible’: Olympic legend calls it quits
One of the greatest and most popular Olympians ever is going to hang up the snowboard — but lets hope it doesn’t derail our Scotty James.
Putin’s awkward Beijing Olympics blunder
The Russian president appeared to doze off during the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony as Ukraine’s team was introduced.
‘Dangerous’: Winter Olympics under threat
The future of the Winter Olympics is looking bleak, as experts warn a global issue could spell the end for the international event.
Why Australia was last in opening ceremony
Aussies who stayed up late to watch the Winter Olympics opening ceremony had to wait a very, very long time to see our athletes.
Chumpy’s widow’s ‘best and saddest’ reveal
Alex “Chumpy” Pullin’s partner Ellidy has opened up on the miracle post-mortem sperm retrieval process that led to her baby.
Horror scenes as star crashes out of Olympics
The Beijing Olympics’ man-made snow has claimed its first victim as criticism mounts after a serious injury during training.
China’s grand opening doesn’t go to plan
The start of Beijing’s Winter Olympics has been overshadowed by continued questions around topics China wants everyone to ignore.
Real reason Olympic star chose China
A Victoria’s Secret model and face of the 2022 Winter Olympics turned her back on the US where she was born. This is a big reason why.
China’s desperate $300k propaganda play
Sparks are flying ahead of the Winter Olympics after an eyebrow-raising deal with a US-based influencer was unearthed.
Ukraine’s dire warning to athletes as tensions rise
As fears rise of a Russian invasion, Ukrainian authorities have issued a warning to the country’s athletes competing at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
China’s Winter Games unlike any we’ve seen before
Less than six months after the Tokyo Summer Games wrapped up, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will get underway this week.
Teen starlet stuns US with China defection
A Victoria’s Secret model and face of the 2022 Winter Olympics has struck a major blow for China in its political war with the United States.
China’s dramatic step to kill off Covid threat
As the Winter Olympics get underway, China is hoping its unique strategy will prevent a major outbreak disrupting the Games in Beijing.
Aussie olympian’s Covid shock in China
An Australian Olympic team member has tested positive after landing in Beijing ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Aussie’s Olympic ‘kick in the guts’
Madison Hoffman was supposed to be making her Olympic debut in Beijing but the Aussie has been forced to withdraw at the last minute.
Lassila: Time for an Aussie gold rush that’s long overdue
Australia won Winter Olympic gold medals seemingly for fun back in the noughties, then the success dried up. The last Aussie to stand on top of the podium expects that to change in Beijing.
Aussie Olympic gadget is just nuts
In an Aussie first, our Winter Olympics team will be kitted out with battery-powered socks and gloves to help combat the chilly conditions in Beijing.
China‘s telling move ahead of Olympics
Sparks are flying ahead of the Winter Olympics after an eyebrow-raising deal with a US-based influencer was unearthed.
Revealed: The Aussie Olympic stars going to Beijing
Medal-winners, Olympic debutants and athletes with a point to prove are all part of Australia’s Winter Olympics team. See who will wear the green and gold in Beijing.
Stroke survivor and rising teenage star named for Beijing
An inspiring stroke survivor has been selected for her third Winter Olympics alongside teenage star on the rise who will compete in an event making its debut in Beijing.
Star knocked out in horror skiing crash
There were scary scenes in the US when an aspiring Olympic skier was knocked unconsciousness after taking a scary tumble.
Skater’s incredible Olympic act for friend
A US speedskater has stepped aside so her teammate, who slipped in the trials and didn’t qualify, could skate in the upcoming Beijing Olympics.
AOC’s chilling warning for Winter Olympians
AOC boss Matt Carroll admits athletes could have their Olympic dreams shattered through no fault of their own due to China’s strict Covid protocols at the Beijing Games.
How Aussie’s growth puts her in medal frame
Jakara Anthony was only 19 at the last Winter Olympics, but what’s happened since has her firmly in the frame for a gold medal in Beijing.
Decades-old snub still infuriating China
China threw another tantrum this week, displaying a level of anger that made no sense. It can be explained by a snub from decades ago.
Aussie Olympic first comes out of nowhere
Australia is a hard country in which to be a curler, but that hasn’t stopped two Aussies qualifying for the Winter Olympics.
‘They will pay’: China’s Australia threat
Australia and its allies are in China’s crosshairs and Beijing has vowed to take action as several countries prepare to boycott the Winter Games.
China mocks Australia with cruel cartoons
China has ridiculed Australia’s “arrogance and immaturity” as more countries joined a boycott protesting the country’s human rights record.
Beijing reacts to Australia’s Olympics boycott
Scott Morrison has announced Australia will join the US in a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Games. Now China has responded.
‘No.1 lackey’: Beijing reacts to boycott
Scott Morrison has announced Australia will join the US in a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Games. Now China has responded.
China statement contains a giant red flag
Australia’s diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics has set off a firestorm. But our reason for not going all the way is problematic.
‘Utterly unacceptable’: PM’s China threat
Scott Morrison has issued a direct warning to China as the announcement of an Olympics boycott ramps-up tensions between Canberra and Beijing.
‘Atrocities’: Why US is boycotting Beijing Olympics
For months, the US government has been trying to find the best way to position itself with regard to the upcoming Winter Games,
Australia ‘considering’ Olympics boycott
An Australian boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics is now ‘under active consideration’ after the US revealed it was taking the major step.
PM: Australia ‘considering’ China boycott
The Prime Minister has made an important announcement amid mounting pressure to take a stand and boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Aussie Olympic star engaged to F1 heiress
Australian snowboarding world champion Scotty James has announced he is engaged to the daughter of the boss of an F1 team.
Shock Aussie challenge for ‘the world’s fittest woman’
Elite Aussie athlete Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, aka ‘the world’s fittest woman’ has tried her hand at a number of sports and succeeded but her latest move is something else.
Aussie wants to be ‘world’s fittest woman’
Aussie Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, aka ‘the world’s fittest woman’ has succeeded at a number of sports but her latest move is something else.
America considers China Olympics bombshell
Joe Biden is looking to approve a “diplomatic boycott” of next year’s Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, and the idea is gaining traction.
‘It kills me’: Chumpy’s partner’s baby anguish
The pregnant widow of Aussie snowboard champion Alex “Chumpy” Pullin has revealed the daily pain she has endured since the tragedy.
Why Australia won’t ditch Beijing Olympics
Protesters across the world have called for a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, but the head of Australia’s Olympic Committee says Aussie athletes should still go.
No jab, no Games: Aussies face strict China edict
Chinese officials have laid out the strict rules ahead of next year’s Beijing Winter Olympics – including a potential three-week COVID quarantine on arrival.
Aussie Olympian’s nude breastfeeding pic
Australia’s most successful athlete in Winter Olympic history has stunned her Instagram followers with an “insane” breastfeeding snap.
Push to stop China hosting Winter Games
A global campaign is underway to strip China of the right to host the Beijing Winter Olympic Games in 2022 over allegations of human rights abuses.
World reacts to 20yo Olympian’s death
Russian born Australian figure skater and 2018 Olympian Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya has died suddenly in Russia at only 20.
Gruesome aftermath of horror crash
A Polish ski jumper was knocked out cold after enduring a nasty fall at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, shocking spectators.
Ugly moment Olympian caught doping
An Olympic athlete has been caught red-handed after police burst in to his room in anti-doping raids which saw five people arrested.
Aussie freak’s ‘mind-melting’ display
After having to settle for bronze during the Winter Olympics, this Aussie superstar pulled out every trick in the book to blitz the field.
Multi-talented Simon ready to target Tokyo
PARALYMPIAN Simon Patmore has revealed he would consider switching sports for a third time to appear at the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan — a move that could see him become the first Australian to win gold at both summer and winter events.
Aussie medal! Patmore adds bronze at Paralympics
SIMON Patmore spent all week saying he was no hope. Banked slalom? Nah, not his thing.
The orange blur that keeps ski star on track
ON Thursday night in PyeongChang, Aussie blind female skier Melissa Perrine won her second bronze medal. And a man, described as ‘frickin’ awesome’, has to take a lot of the credit.
‘Traumatic’ fallout from bullying scandal
THE South Korean speed-skater torn to pieces on social media following an ugly moment at the Winter Olympics has spoken out.
How bad luck made bronzed Perrine stronger
THEY had never seen her ski before the PyeongChang Winter Paralympics, but the family of visually-impaired skier Melissa Perrine are the least surprised of any by her medal-winning efforts.
Patmore‘s double life on road to gold
SIMON Patmore started his push for Paralympic gold by lying to the old man. The dual Games medallist decided to go undercover to chase his dream after losing his passion for athletics.
Seven shows Pawn and we miss out on history
SIMON Patmore won Paralympic gold while 7mate showed Pawn Stars. Angry? You should be.
Aussie’s golden summer-winter Paralympic feat
AUSTRALIAN snowboarder Simon Patmore – who only took up the sport two years ago – become the first Aussie male to medal at both Paralympic Games after winning gold in PyeongChang.
Pollard showcases his own style on biggest stage
THREE years ago Sean Pollard had never been on a snowboard. Now he is competing at the Winter Paralympic Games. But how did he get there? And why should we be looking out for his ‘Pollardish’ exploits in the future?
‘Nasty fall’: Heartbreak for Aussie flag bearer
AUSTRALIA flag bearer Joany Badenhorst’s horror Winter Paralympics run has continued after a training accident ruled her out of a second-straight Games in PyeongChang.
Tough start for Aussies in PyeongChang
MEL Perrine, around midday, went and sat alone for 30 minutes.Felt sorry for herself.
Slalom ace Pianta refuses to stay down
PARALYMPIC slalom skier Shaun Pianta sees the world as if underwater. Everything clouded. Blurry. Just like that morning he laid in a plastic whitewater raft going blind.
Aussies out to break long golden Paralympic duck
AUSTRALIA last won a gold Winter Paralympic medal at Salt Lake City in 2002. And while breaking that drought in PyeongChang won’t be easy, there are high hopes for a number of athletes.
Fighting for Olympic joy
MELISSA Perrine skis downhill with her eyes almost shut.And at 100km/h. Which requires more than a little gumption.Same deal when she fights. In a cage.
Australia’s Winter Paralympic flag bearer named
JOANY Badenhorst has been named as the flag bearer for the opening ceremony at the Winter Paralympics. Nick Walshaw reports from PyeongChang.
Swoop spotlight on Tori Pendergast
SHE has the need for speed with this passion hopefully delivering this skier a historic medal in Korea. We put the SWOOP spotlight on Tori Pendergast.
Swoop spotlight on Joany Badenhorst
SHE’S the snowboarder chasing a big dose of redemption at the Winter Paralympics in Korea. SWOOP throws the spotlight on one very determined snowboarder.
Spotlight on Winter Olympian Kailani Craine
UPDATED: SHE’S the teenager living her dream by competing at the Winter Olympics. Swoop throws the spotlight on Kailani Craine.
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