Olympics
Olympian allegedly supplied alcohol to 17-year-old before sexual misconduct claim
Three-time Olympian was given a lifetime ban by the US Centre for SafeSport for “sexual misconduct” involving a 17-year-old girl, which he denies.
- Frances Howe
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$550 running shoes? The brands battling for the competitive edge in activewear
Competition on the ground at running events has become a battle of the brands as they vie for a slice of Australia’s highly competitive activewear market – now worth $13 billion.
- Sarah Berry
Anti-Muslim post shadows Nova Peris’ election to Olympic sport board
The gold medallist became a Hockey Australia director weeks after sharing a comment that called Muslims “Satan worshipping cockroaches that need to be eradicated”.
- Chris Barrett
Sifan Hassan wins Olympic marathon in wild finish
Sifan Hassan kicks away from Tigst Assefa in the final 400 metres to win the women's marathon in Paris. © International Olympic Committee
‘Obligation to comply’ with Trump: US Olympic, Paralympic officials bar transgender women
The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports in an update that falls in line with US President Donald Trump’s executive order.
Snowboarding gun Guseli hints at 'dropping new stuff'
Australian snowboarding prodigy Valentino Guseli hints that he may unveil some new tricks at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Anthony mounts third Olympic campaign
Jakara Anthony has her sights set on Olympic gold again as she gears up for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Brisbane Games board takes shape as golfing legend loses seat
Half of the organising board for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics will be axed, with gender and diversity rules thrown out, as nominations reopen.
- Frances Howe
She won the most incredible gold medal of the Paris Olympics. Now she’s coming to Sydney
Dutch great Sifan Hassan claimed marathon gold just days after winning two medals on the track. She is the latest star to sign up for the Sydney Marathon.
- Iain Payten
- Dicey Topics
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Jana Pittman on being a trainee obstetrician and raising six children on her own
The two-time world champion athlete – and mother of six – on her new life as a trainee in obstetrics and gynaecology.
- Benjamin Law
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