Golden hauls, spats, tears: Top 100 sporting moments of 2024
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.
Paralympics
Oscar Pistorius’ shock love life update
Oscar Pistorius’ life outside of prison was recently reported to be full of misery, but the former Paralympian has now found love.
‘Hell and back’: From near death crash to Paralympic Games chance
Brooke Neville has no idea how she survived the car crash that fractured her spine, broke ribs, punctured her lung and lacerated her liver but somehow she did. Twelve years on she has her sights set on riding for Australia at the Paralympics.
$385m stake in finding Olympic champions
A record investment from the Australian Sports Commission will increase the nation’s chances of dominating the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics.
QAS Athlete Awards to recognise Olympians and Paralympians
Queensland’s finest athletes laud the QAS Athlete Awards being reinstated after 41 finalists were unveiled. FULL LIST HERE
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‘Will I ski again?’: Incredible story behind winter Paralympic legend
He’s the six-time Winter Paralympic gold medallist who now dresses up as a Harry Potter character for a day job. Find out the inspiring story behind our greater winter Paralympian.
NQ teen eyes Paralympic glory after smashing national record
A William Ross State High School student has set his sights on representing Australia as a Paralympian after breaking a national long jump record years ahead of his age group.
Hobbling Jenneke vows to return to best after Olympic heartbreak
Hurdler Michelle Jenneke looked a sad-sight at Brisbane’s Olympic welcome home parade, yet she’s determined to make it back for the World Championships.
Sydney provides warm welcome home for Olympic, Paralympic heroes
Sydney’s iconic Tumbalong Park turned it on for the first leg of the Welcome Home Celebration for Australia’s Olympians and Paralympians, with a big attendance on hand to celebrate.
Teenage Ruby Trew headlines Sydney’s athlete celebrations
Sydney schoolgirl Ruby Trew was a crowd favourite when some of our Olympians and Paralympians were treated to a heroes welcome.
‘Have a go’: Olympian’s message to Aussie kids
Australia’s Olympians and Paralympians are lapping up the plaudits at their first public welcome home event.
Paralympian to fight ‘fatigue’ in bid to defend Sydney Marathon title
Still grieving the death of her father and overcoming jet lag after a successful Paralympics in Paris, powerhouse wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario is now looking to defend her Sydney Marathon title on Sunday.
‘It’s game changing’: de Rozario’s message as Paralympians return
Australia’s Paralympians returned home following a successful Paris campaign, and for five-time veteran Madison de Rozario the public’s support is set to inspire our next generation of stars.
‘Outstanding’: Paralympians welcomed home
Australia’s Paralympians have touched down back home with 63 medals, finishing ninth in the standings, after the Paris Games.
‘Proud cheat’: Athlete at war with JK Rowling
The first openly transgender Paralympian has responded to accusations about their legitimacy, putting the renowned author on blast.
‘Ambitious’ quest for Brisbane 2032 talent
Australians with long-term Olympic or Paralympic dreams are being urged to come forward in an unprecedented talent search.
Athlete stripped of gold over banned flag
A Paralympic athlete has been sensationally stripped of his gold medal after he unfurled a banned flag during his celebrations.
‘Disgusting’: Runner disqualified 2m to go
The Paralympics has ended on a heartbreaking note with a marathon runner disqualified two-metres from the finish line.
Paralympics’ spectacular end shows Brisbane what’s possible
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.
‘Not the send-off I wanted’: Star misses medal in Paralympics shock
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.
Aussie star’s tragic news at Paralympics
Australia’s Paralympic flag-bearer nearly withdrew from this year’s Games after learning of a devastating death in her family.
Star reveals secret tragedy that rocked Paralympics preparation
A raw and honest Madison de Rozario has opened up on the tragedy that rocked her Paralympics, after being informed the morning after the opening ceremony that her father had died.
Farm boy who ‘worked his arse off’ for swimming silver lining
Silver winning swimmer Col Pearce moved away from his home town and sacrificed everything for his shot at Paralympic glory and he is looking to go one better in LA and Brisbane.
‘Conquer America’: The mammoth task at the hands of the IPC
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.
Paralympics: What you missed in Paris while you were sleeping
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!
McGrath’s gold for baby Monty recovering from heart surgery
Paralympic legend Curtis McGrath cruised to his third K1 kayaking gold in a row but his thoughts were on home where his newborn son Monty is recovering from heart surgery.
Aussie swimmers break world record – but get beaten for gold
A stunning anchor leg from Rowan Crothers gave Australia’s 4x100m mixed freestyle relay silver at the Paralympics, adding another medal to Alex Leary’s collection.
Paralympic swim stars call for more funding ahead of Brisbane
After the Dolphins produced one of their best ever nights in the pool, Paralympic swim stars have urged those in power to increase funding in the lead up to a home Games in Brisbane.
Hance honours late father after a message of support from Chalmers
Champion Ben Hance has opened up on the pressure he faced coming to Paris and the heartache he had to overcome as he honoured his late father with his second Paralympic gold.
Paralympics day nine: What you missed while you were sleeping
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.
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