Top 100 sporting moments of 2024: the golden hauls, spats and tears that defined the year
From Australia’s record golden haul at the Paris Games to controversies that split the sporting world – we look back at 100 moments that shaped the sporting calendar.
From Australia’s record golden haul at the Paris Games to firestorms that split the sporting world – this year was filled with iconic moments that will live on in their respective sports.
There were upsets, retirements and controversies, but 2024 will be defined by Australia once again punching well above its weight on the international stage and at home.
As the sun sets on 2024, we look back at 100 moments that shaped the sporting calendar.
Year of the Dragon becomes era of the Fox
Olympians Jess and Noemie Fox, who took out three gold medals between then in Paris, are the first nominees for The Australian’s Australian of the Year.
Fabulous, fearless females dominate Australia’s top 50 sports stars
On the world’s sporting stage Australia once again batted way above average with incredible results in the Olympics and across the sporting spectrum. These are our 50 biggest stars of the year.