Australia bow out of America’s Cup youth regatta
Australia’s dream of pulling off an Australia II style shock win is over at the America’s Cup youth regatta in Barcelona. Latest news.
More Sports
VIDEO: ‘Tsunami of water’: Aussie boat swamped in America’s Cup youth nosedive
Australia’s foiling AC40 was swamped, sailors slammed by a ‘tsunami’ of water and wind equipment wiped out in a high speed nosedive at the America’s Cup youth regatta.
Noted! How Aussies chasing winning edge at Youth America’s Cup
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery but Australian sailors are relying on it giving them an extra edge at the America’s Cup youth regatta in Barcelona.
Mighty Mont: Town’s bid to end curious 45-year flag drought
The long wait for a premiership has had a remarkable effect on Montmorency. Demons of near-misses will finally be put to bed if the town’s beloved footy club can prevail as a grand final underdog, writes SHANNON GILL.
Foiled! Australian Youth America’s Cup sailors run into strife
There’s more than long waits for the wind or hazardous sea state causing frustration and issues at the America’s Cup – there’s also potentially race-ending garbage and debris in the water.
Why super-fast Australian crew still underdogs in Youth America’s Cup
They are sailing faster than they have ever done but a quartet of Australian sailing rising stars still enter the Youth Americas Cup as rank underdogs thanks to a strange rule.
On a high! Aussie spirit ‘alive and kicking’ for Youth America’s Cup
They are normally fierce sporting rivals but an informal alliance has been forged in the waters off Barcelona as Australia prepares for the Youth America’s Cup. Regatta guide, how it works
No stopping Kaylee as she receives swimming’s top gong
Superstar swimmer Kaylee McKeown has taken out Swimming Australia’s biggest award while Tim Hodge, Moesha Johnson and coach Dean Boxall are all given top honours.
‘Epic’: Young guns on fast track to America’s Cup history
On a historic day four young guns took to America’s Cup water under an Australian flag as our youth team limbered up for a return to the famous regatta on a mad, crazy machine.
Sports warned: Address gender equality or lose funding
The federal sports minister has told all major sporting bodies to increase diversity on their boards or risk losing crucial funding. SHANNON GILL reports that from the country’s biggest sports, half don’t reach the quota.
Trewley cool! Olympic skateboarder frothing for welcome home
Skateboarder and surfer Ruby Trew is still tossing up which sport to contest in LA but can’t wait to share her Paris experience at a Welcome Home for Olympians and Paralympians on Friday
Robinson leads Olympic trio’s bid for World Surf League title
Jack Robinson will headline a trio of surfing Olympians who will lead Australia’s world title charge when the WSL finals launch at the famous Trestles break.
From combatants to mates on an Aussie America’s Cup mission
Some have been fierce rivals for almost two decades but this Olympian is tasked with turning a crew of old combatants into one of the best teams in world sailing at the America’s Cup.
Top women, young guns testing waters for full America’s Cup return
The oldest continuous sporting event is getting a facelift with young guns and women entering the America’s Cup fray and a proud Aussie hoping it will trigger new interest in The Auld Mug.
What a cracker! Shute Shield stars, standouts ahead of grand final
A stable and composed outfit led by wise heads and a team of rising stars and big names will battle for the 2024 Shute Shield. How they got there, stars and elimination final wrap.
The health battle that almost cost Tyler Wright her life and her wave
Aussie Tyler Wright’s comeback from a health battle that had her ‘shattered’ and contemplating retirement is one of remarkable stature, as the surfer reveals that years on she’s ‘still putting it all together.’
Splash and dash! Long time between drinks for 2012 sailing medallist
Comeback sailor Olivia Price incredibly won a medal at her first Olympics back in 2012 but it is a crazy moment earlier in the regatta people still remember.
Aussies battlers foiled by drama for 3m payday in crazy SailGP finale
After a season of mishaps, equipment damage and crashes the bad luck continued for Australia as Spain and an onwater drama deprived them of a historic and lucrative $3m victory in SailGP.
Type of player Waratahs want for U16 Super Rugby record chase
The Waratahs U16s have an impressive record in rugby to defend this year and selectors want particular players to do it. Some of the traits and skills they want to see.
Happy hunting ground for Aussies a venue for revamped SailGP
A host of new teams and venues will transform SailGP season five with one famous location confirmed playing a crucial part in Australia’s bid for a four-peat in the grand finale this weekend.
Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/more-sports/page/7