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Champion British rider Dujardin whipped horse's legs

Champion British rider Dujardin whipped horse's legs

Video footage of Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse's legs led to the champion British rider being pulled out of the Paris Olympics.

Olympic boxing snub would be 'crime against humanity'

Olympic boxing snub would be 'crime against humanity'

Olympic boxing snub would be 'crime against humanity'

Olympic boxing snub would be 'crime against humanity'

Australian boxers Caitlin Parker and Harry Garside have made pleas to ensure the sport isn't tossed from the Olympics as they aim to make history in Paris.

Tahiti brings chill vibes for surfing's second Olympics

Tahiti brings chill vibes for surfing's second Olympics

Tahiti brings chill vibes for surfing's second Olympics

Tahiti brings chill vibes for surfing's second Olympics

The famed Tahitian surf break at Teahupo'o will provide a spectacular setting for the Olympic surfing competition.

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Five Aussie water polo players infected before Games

Five Aussie water polo players infected before Games

Five members of Australia's women's water polo team have tested positive to COVID-19 ahead of their Olympic campaign in Paris.

Matildas up for German litmus test at Olympics

Matildas up for German litmus test at Olympics

The Matildas know they have a tough opening game of the Olympics against Germany, with Mary Fowler set to be among the key players in the contest.

Hoffman wants to break Olympic medal drought with gold

Hoffman wants to break Olympic medal drought with gold

Despite Australia's lack of Olympic success in the men's team sprint, Leigh Hoffman says they are setting the bar high in Paris.

Setback for 2030 Winter Olympics bid

Setback for 2030 Winter Olympics bid

A French bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics will come with conditions.

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Let the Games begin: Aussie rugby to kick off action

Let the Games begin: Aussie rugby to kick off action

Let the Games begin: Aussie rugby to kick off action

Let the Games begin: Aussie rugby to kick off action

Australia's men's rugby sevens team will be among the first Olympic athletes in action when the Games begin, two days before the flame is lit in Paris.

Brisbane 'political football' Games addressed in Paris

Brisbane 'political football' Games addressed in Paris

Brisbane 'political football' Games addressed in Paris

Brisbane 'political football' Games addressed in Paris

The man in charge of organising Brisbane's 2032 Games has indicated he'll get the final say on a venue plan and jumped to the defence of the growing city.

China to challenge US for gold medal bragging rights

China to challenge US for gold medal bragging rights

China to challenge US for gold medal bragging rights

China to challenge US for gold medal bragging rights

China will again challenge the US for top spot on the medals table at the Paris Olympics.

Glaetzer ready to claim elusive Olympic cycling medal

Glaetzer ready to claim elusive Olympic cycling medal

Glaetzer ready to claim elusive Olympic cycling medal

Glaetzer ready to claim elusive Olympic cycling medal

Before his fourth and last Olympics, Australian track cycling sprinter Matthew Glaetzer has thanked wife Nikki and teammate Tom Cornish for inspiring him.

Australian water polo Olympians test positive to COVID

Australian water polo Olympians test positive to COVID

Australian water polo Olympians test positive to COVID

Australian water polo Olympians test positive to COVID

Two Australian women's water polo players have tested positive to COVID-19 ahead of the Olympics.

From LeBron to Eddie O? Flag backing for Kookas great

From LeBron to Eddie O? Flag backing for Kookas great

From LeBron to Eddie O? Flag backing for Kookas great

From LeBron to Eddie O? Flag backing for Kookas great

Australia's flag bearers for the Paris Games will be announced imminently, with Kookaburras' great Eddie Ockenden put forward as a prime candidate.

Winging it: Wallabies omission to Games opening act

Winging it: Wallabies omission to Games opening act

Winging it: Wallabies omission to Games opening act

Winging it: Wallabies omission to Games opening act

Mark Nawaqanitawase's whirlwind year will continue when he runs out with Australia's Olympic rugby sevens side as one of the first athletes in action in Paris.

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De Minaur set for Olympic debut after beating injury

Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is set to make an extraordinary return from a hip injury in time to celebrate his Olympic debut in Paris.

Australian team briefed on alleged Paris sexual assault

Australian team chef de mission Anna Meares says the report of a tourist being attacked in Paris is horrific.

Aussies tipped to finish fifth in Paris medal tally

The Paris Olympics commence this week and Australia are tipped to finish fifth among the medals at the showpiece event.

Sakakibara learns from BMX 'kick up bum' ahead of Paris

Australian BMX racing star Saya Sakakibara lacks nothing for perspective as she prepares to compete at her second Olympics.

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Aussies' first taste of towering presence on Paris sand

The venue for Paris's beach volleyball competition has made an impression on Australia's Tokyo silver medallists Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy.

Tour champion Pogacar ruled out of Paris road race

An exhausted Tadej Pogacar has decided to give the Olympic road race a miss.

Olympic medallist Marketa Vondrousova out of Games

Tokyo Olympics tennis silver medalist Marketa Vondrousova and Hubert Hurkacz have pulled out of the Paris Games because of injuries.

Family comes first as J Day interrupts Olympic push

Australia's No.1 Jason Day is jetting home to the US to spend time with his family before another trans-Atlantic journey back to go for Olympic gold.

Spanish sting: Boomers prep for Games grudge match

Another chapter will be written in Australia's basketball history with Spain when they clash in a high-stakes Games opener.

No Grae areas as windsurfer aims to rock the boat

Australian Olympic windsurfer Grae Morris grew up dreaming of being an All Black but is now set on inspiring a different wave of talent.

Martin remains upbeat despite pre-Paris BMX setbacks

Despite a foot injury and a poor result last month, Australian BMX freestyle star Logan Martin's self-belief ahead of the Olympics remains solid.

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