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Martin dethroned but Aussies hail Diehm's BMX bronze

Martin dethroned but Aussies hail Diehm's BMX bronze

Logan Martin has crashed out in the Olympic BMX freestyle final as Natalya Diehm took a surprise bronze in the equivalent women's event in Paris.

Shericka Jackson out of Olympic 100

Shericka Jackson out of Olympic 100

Shericka Jackson out of Olympic 100

Shericka Jackson out of Olympic 100

Shericka Jackson of Jamaica has withdrawn from the Olympic 100m to focus on her favoured 200m event.

After slow build-up, France has caught Olympic fever

After slow build-up, France has caught Olympic fever

After slow build-up, France has caught Olympic fever

After slow build-up, France has caught Olympic fever

There were plenty of doubters before the Games started but an impressive opening ceremony and a flood of medals have helped win round the French public.

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Parker questions Games' 'dangerous' boxing gender call

Parker questions Games' 'dangerous' boxing gender call

Australian boxing captain Caitlin Parker doesn't agree with the decision to allow two fighters to compete in Paris after they failed gender eligibility tests.

Aussie women win water polo shootout at Olympics

Aussie women win water polo shootout at Olympics

Australia's women's water polo team have prevailed by one goal over the Netherlands in an Olympic fixture decided by a penalty shootout.

Hockeyroos' triple treat ousts US, earns quarters berth

Hockeyroos' triple treat ousts US, earns quarters berth

The Hockeyroos' third-straight win in Paris, this time 3-0 over United States, has ensured them a quarter-final berth with two pool games still to play.

Women's pair use Tokyo pain in Paris medal push

Women's pair use Tokyo pain in Paris medal push

Australian rowers Annabelle McIntyre and Jess Morrison missed the chance to go for gold in the women's pair in Tokyo but made no mistake in Paris.

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Australian triathlon shows signs of life with Hauser

Australian triathlon shows signs of life with Hauser

Australian triathlon shows signs of life with Hauser

Australian triathlon shows signs of life with Hauser

Great Britain's Alex Yee and Cassandre Beaugrand of France won the gold medals as the Olympic triathlon events went ahead following months of drama.

Sour Olympic debut for Aussie women 3x3 basketballers

Sour Olympic debut for Aussie women 3x3 basketballers

Sour Olympic debut for Aussie women 3x3 basketballers

Sour Olympic debut for Aussie women 3x3 basketballers

Australia's women's 3x3 basketball team have copped an eight-point drubbing from Canada on their debut the Olympics Games.

Golfers Day and Lee find unlikely Olympic inspiration

Golfers Day and Lee find unlikely Olympic inspiration

Golfers Day and Lee find unlikely Olympic inspiration

Golfers Day and Lee find unlikely Olympic inspiration

Former Olympic 110-metres hurdles finalist Kyle Vander-Kuyp has emerged as an unlikely driver behind Jason Day and Min Woo Lee's shot at Games golf glory.

Walker Montag aims to inspire Australian athletics team

Walker Montag aims to inspire Australian athletics team

Walker Montag aims to inspire Australian athletics team

Walker Montag aims to inspire Australian athletics team

Australian walker Jemima Montag would love to get the Australian athletics team off to a flying start in Paris.

Look what I've done: Smale's emotional sevens send-off

Look what I've done: Smale's emotional sevens send-off

Look what I've done: Smale's emotional sevens send-off

Look what I've done: Smale's emotional sevens send-off

Rugby sevens trailblazer Sharni Smale says she'll be able to properly appreciate the impact she's made after an emotional send-off in Paris.

Andy Murray farewell tour continues in Paris

Andy Murray farewell tour continues in Paris

Andy Murray farewell tour continues in Paris

Andy Murray farewell tour continues in Paris

Andy Murray's retirement date has been pushed back again after he and doubles partner Dan Evans won again in Paris.

Martin returns to form, Diehm also through in BMX free

Martin returns to form, Diehm also through in BMX free

Martin returns to form, Diehm also through in BMX free

Martin returns to form, Diehm also through in BMX free

Australia's reigning Olympic BMX freestyle champion Logan Martin qualified third-best on Tuesday, while compatriot Natalya Diehm is also in the medal hunt.

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Aussie Popyrin following captain Hewitt in Olympic push

After downing Stan Wawrinka, Alexei Popyrin will take on defending Olympic gold medallist Alexander Zverev for a place in the quarter-finals.

Yet more Olympic gold for superstar Kaylee McKeown

Kaylee McKeown successfully defended her Olympic women's 100m backstroke crown and Australia's men's 4x200m freestyle relayers picked up a bronze in Paris.

Kookaburras handed another Olympic loss by Belgium

The Australia men's hockey team have been outclassed by their Olympic nemesis Belgium, crashing 6-2 in their pool game in Paris.

Shooting hope Willett misfires in Olympic trap bid

Australia's world No.2 trap shooter James Willett has missed out on his bid for Olympic gold, struggling early in the Chateauroux final to finish sixth.

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Biles and Team USA earn 'redemption' with Paris gold

Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has completed Olympic redemption as her USA team claimed the gold medal in the women's team event in Paris.

Chalmers: I still have the Olympic fear factor

Australia's Kyle Chalmers has booked a berth in another Olympic 100m freestyle final and says he's idolised by some of his rivals.

Windsurfer Morris grabs first Aussie win in Marseille

It could have been a day to forget for Australian Olympic windsurfer Grae Morris after a disastrous start - but he soon made amends at the Marseille regatta.

Tears as sevens medal slips on Paris day of horrors

An American try on the siren has relegated Australia to fourth in the Olympic women's rugby sevens, before rivals New Zealand clinched a second-straight gold.

Peters rocks world champ but Aussie boxers suffer again

Australia has suffered another tough day in the Olympic boxing ring despite a rip-roaring performance against a world champ by light-heavyweight Callum Peters.

Fox cruises through heats in Olympic C1 title defence

Golden girl Jessica Fox looks on track to defend her C1 Olympic title, qualifying for the semi-finals in second spot in a comfortable heat showing.

Jason Day regrets missing the 2016 Olympics

Jason Day has extra motivation to do well in the 2024 Olympic golf tournament.

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