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.
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.
Madison de Rozario raced with grit and a secret – claiming a silver medal in the T54 marathon before revealing her father died on the night of the Paris Paralympics opening ceremony.
Curtis McGrath says he was in Paris to compete, not participate, but other Paralympians have a different view. Maybe both are right.
A huge four years are ahead for the International Paralympic Committee as they set out to capture the minds and hearts of the American public to make the LA Games just as special as Paris.
Our Aussie athletes ensured medals were coming with a rush on the penultimate day of the Paralympic Games — check out what you missed overnight in Paris with full medal tally!
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.
It’s one hour after Alexa Leary’s victory at the Paris Paralympics. We’re having a beer with her old man, Russ, at the pub across the road. Come on, mate. Tell us the whole story. ‘Standing here right now,’ he says, ‘I’d go over to the pool and hand the medal back.’ Brace yourselves.
Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe has been the victim of an alleged theft.
In a blunt warning to those considering joining the so-called ‘Steroid Games’, World Aquatics become the first international federation to ban anyone who signs up for the controversial event.
Rosie Malone has shed light on her new footballing venture, the possibility of playing in the A-League and what her hockey future holds. Details inside.
The Queensland government has been accused of overstepping constitutional bounds with laws to block potential legal challenges to its Olympic venue rollout.
Aussie Paralympian Jaryd Clifford has been left shattered and wondering what could have been after a longtime Spanish rival copped a massive ban for taking performance enhancing drugs.
A heartbreaking national championships looked set to haunt Lachlan Kennedy, who seemed destined to always be in the shadow of Gout Gout. But there were two things which gave Kennedy a chance at history.
Chinese pre-teen sensation Yu Zidi is set for the global stage after some eye-popping world championship performances this week, in her striking ‘doggy’ swim cap.
The IOC has backed Brisbane’s plan for a new stadium for the 2032 Games, but says work has to start soon.
Athletes have been warned not to trash their reputations and risk their health by taking part in the Enhanced Games as it emerged James Magnussen had already missed out on a huge bonus for competing.
Queensland has not yet briefed the federal government on any of the costs of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic venues, stalling the negotiations for funding.
Ariarne Titmus remains committed to a swimming comeback for the 2028 LA Olympics, but admits her 12-month break has erased any fears of life beyond swimming.
Still months away from becoming a teenager, Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi has captured the attention of world swimming after her individual medley at the national championships.
Laying on the ground in a country thousands of kilometres from home with a broken back and neck aged 18, Lisa Parkes was told she would never walk again. Now a world champion at age 52, she dreams of making her Olympic debut in 2028.
Australia’s legendary, nationally treasured and endlessly courageous Olympian Dawn Fraser wants to beat her serious health complications and witness the wonder of the Brisbane Games in 2032.
The Crisafulli government will seek half of Olympics transport infrastructure costs from the Albanese government on top of its $3.5bn already committed for Queensland Games venues.
Isobel Batt-Doyle was the silent victim of the Olympic marathon selection drama. She was one of six women who ran under the Olympic qualifying standard but wasn’t picked for Paris. The South Australian stayed silent about the ordeal, until now.
The heavy hitters lining up to push for Australia’s most popular participation sport’s inclusion for Brisbane 2032 – but can they clear the gender parity hurdle that stands in netball’s way?
Banned Kookaburra Tom Craig is set for a return to the national team and has spoken out for the first time since his Paris Olympics drug bust, revealing that he feared his career was over.
Athletics poster boy Gout Gout appeared on Fox Sports’ Back Page and the show had never had a more anticipated guest. We take you behind the scenes with Australia’s hottest athlete.
Co-chaired by Sir Lewis Hamilton, there was no shortage of the world’s best sports talent headlining the iconic Met Gala carpet. Click for a full photo gallery.
Look out Aussies, US swimming icon Katie Ledecky just smashed her own longstanding world record.
Opponents over environmental and heritage concerns of the future Olympic Stadium in Brisbane’s Victoria Park plan to pursue legal action to stop construction.
It’s not even her main event, but Sarah Billings still came within touching distance of an Australian record with her podium finish in the Diamond League.
Susie O’Neill has joined the Australian Olympic Committee in the build-up to Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics, elected as one of seven board members at the AGM.
Taking a rare break, Australia’s adored siblings Jess and Noemie Fox have paid homage to the Olympic gods with a special visit to the ancient home of the Games. See the pictures inside.
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