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Australian eight face tough test to secure first gold

Australian eight face tough test to secure first gold

Despite boasting three Olympic champions, Australia's men's coxed eight have some ground to make up as they chase a first gold medal in the event.

Willett makes ideal start in Olympic trap qualifying

Willett makes ideal start in Olympic trap qualifying

Willett makes ideal start in Olympic trap qualifying

Willett makes ideal start in Olympic trap qualifying

Australian trap shooter James Willett is equal-first after the first three of five qualifying rounds, with the gold medal to be decided on Tuesday.

Commentator dropped from Olympics for sexist comment

Commentator dropped from Olympics for sexist comment

Commentator dropped from Olympics for sexist comment

Commentator dropped from Olympics for sexist comment

Eurosport has dropped an Olympic swimming commentator from its Paris coverage for an “inappropriate” comment about women.

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Sub Lowings enjoys Olympic bow amid sorrow for teammate

Sub Lowings enjoys Olympic bow amid sorrow for teammate

Australian Shenae Lowings could hardly believe she had landed an Olympic equestrian debut in the eventing team competition after her teammate had to pull out.

Russia inches toward supply route in Ukraine's east

Russia inches toward supply route in Ukraine's east

Russian forces say they have overrun two front-line villages after relentless assaults that are part of a push in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region.

Kookaburras edge Ireland ahead of Belgium rematch

Kookaburras edge Ireland ahead of Belgium rematch

The Kookaburras remain unbeaten in Paris, Australia sneaking past Ireland 2-1 ahead of a Tokyo gold-medal game rematch with champions Belgium.

China wins men's 10m synchro diving, Australia sixth

China wins men's 10m synchro diving, Australia sixth

The Australian team of Cassiel Rousseau and Domonic Bedggood have finished sixth in the 10m men's synchronised diving, won by China.

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Matildas' spirit hailed - but ominous US test awaits

Matildas' spirit hailed - but ominous US test awaits

Matildas' spirit hailed - but ominous US test awaits

Matildas' spirit hailed - but ominous US test awaits

The Matildas are being hailed for their fantastic spirit in an astonishing 6-5 comeback win over Zambia - but the win couldn't hide alarming deficiencies.

Games chiefs again pull pin on Seine triathlon training

Games chiefs again pull pin on Seine triathlon training

Games chiefs again pull pin on Seine triathlon training

Games chiefs again pull pin on Seine triathlon training

For the second straight day, Olympic organisers have cancelled the swimming training session for triathletes in the Seine due to poor water quality.

Fox hoping K1 is just the start of Olympic gold rush

Fox hoping K1 is just the start of Olympic gold rush

Fox hoping K1 is just the start of Olympic gold rush

Fox hoping K1 is just the start of Olympic gold rush

Jessica Fox will take a night to celebrate her K1 gold medal but will then be straight back into training in Paris as she looks to defend her Olympic C1 crown.

Fox takes a piece of Paris home in K1 victory

Fox takes a piece of Paris home in K1 victory

Fox takes a piece of Paris home in K1 victory

Fox takes a piece of Paris home in K1 victory

Victory in Paris is extra sweet for Australia's French-born paddler Jessica Fox with the Olympic medals containing fragments of iron from the Eiffel Tower.

Titmus and O'Callaghan set up golden freestyle showdown

Titmus and O'Callaghan set up golden freestyle showdown

Titmus and O'Callaghan set up golden freestyle showdown

Titmus and O'Callaghan set up golden freestyle showdown

Ariarne Titmus and her compatriot and swim club mate Mollie O'Callaghan have set up a highly-anticipated duel for Olympic gold in the women's 200m freestyle.

Matildas earn amazing 6-5 comeback triumph over Zambia

Matildas earn amazing 6-5 comeback triumph over Zambia

Matildas earn amazing 6-5 comeback triumph over Zambia

Matildas earn amazing 6-5 comeback triumph over Zambia

The Matildas have earned one of the most extraordinary soccer wins in Olympic annals, a 6-5 comeback win over Zambia in Nice, to keep their golden dream alive.

Frenzied fans hail France's golden face of the Olympics

Frenzied fans hail France's golden face of the Olympics

Frenzied fans hail France's golden face of the Olympics

Frenzied fans hail France's golden face of the Olympics

Perhaps only Cathy Freeman can truly relate to what gold-medal winning swimmer Leon Marchand is going through as the French face of the Paris Olympic Games.

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Magnificent seven: Levi on record rugby pace

Maddison Levi scored seven tries in two games as Australia's rugby sevens women defied adversity to start their Paris campaign with promise.

Fox lands dream K1 gold as she chases Olympic treble

Already regarded as the GOAT, Australian paddler Jessica Fox has claimed the first leg of what could be a historic triple triumph in Paris by winning K1 gold.

Durant stars as US basketball show rolls into Olympics

LeBron James made his Olympic return after a 12-year absence as the United States cruised past Serbia in their basketball opener at the Paris Games.

Covell's bid for Olympic history ends in tears

Australian teenager Chloe Covell struggled in the medal round of the street skateboarding event at the Paris Olympics, finishing last in the final.

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Flat tyre robs Henderson, French ace finally wins MTB

Rebecca Henderson finished 13th in the cross-country mountain bike race as French star Pauline Ferrand-Prevot won the Olympic gold medal at last.

Celebs turn out to watch Biles dazzle on Games return

Tom Cruise and Ariana Grande were among the celebrities watching US superstar gymnast Simone Biles shine on her return to Games action in artistic qualifying

Medal hope Burton's sadness on dramatic eventing day

Australian rider Chris Burton is in line for an individual eventing medal - but was left sad over a teammate's horse suffering an injury.

Women's pair set pace in Paris rowing heats

Australian rowers Annabelle McIntyre and Jess Morrison have put their world champion Dutch rivals on notice, posting the fastest time in the heats of the pair.

Hockeyroos seek polish after South African 'settler'

Australia conceded an early goal but steadied to win 2-1 and avoid a South African upset to begin their Paris women's hockey campaign.

Spain prove too strong for Sharks in men's water polo

Australia were competitive early, but have opened their Paris Olympics men's water polo campaign with a 9-5 loss to European champions Spain.

Dutch beach volleyball player booed at Olympics

The Dutch beach volleyball player who served time in prison for rape was booed ahead of his opening match in Paris.

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