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At 14, Covell could make Olympic history in Paris

At 14, Covell could make Olympic history in Paris

Chloe Covell is a 14-year-old with an uncommon teenager's mindset that has helped to make her a street skateboarding Olympic medal contender.

France to give 24-hour protection to Israeli Olympians

France to give 24-hour protection to Israeli Olympians

France to give 24-hour protection to Israeli Olympians

France to give 24-hour protection to Israeli Olympians

The French interior minister has stressed that the Israeli Olympians will receive extra security in Paris.

Exum cleared for Games as Boomers hit winning form

Exum cleared for Games as Boomers hit winning form

Exum cleared for Games as Boomers hit winning form

Exum cleared for Games as Boomers hit winning form

Dante Exum will play through the pain of a badly dislocated finger suffered in the Boomers' one-point defeat of France that completed a positive Games build-up.

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GB Olympains offered military decompression interviews

GB Olympains offered military decompression interviews

British Olympians will take part in post-Paris decompression programs to help with their return to normality.

Tomljanovic ready to bounce back at Roland Garros

Tomljanovic ready to bounce back at Roland Garros

Ajla Tomljanovic is raring to get back to Roland Garros for the Olympic tournament on clay after her Wimbledon first-round disappointment.

Fox sisters' Olympic milestone is poignant for Meares

Fox sisters' Olympic milestone is poignant for Meares

Jessica and Noemie Fox's first Olympics together in canoeing is an emotional reminder for Australian team boss Anna Meares about her own sisterly near-miss.

Fox sisters spurring each other at Paris Games

Fox sisters spurring each other at Paris Games

Australian star Jessica Fox will be joined by younger sister Noemie Fox for the first time at her fourth Olympics as she aims for more canoe and kayak success.

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Dress rehearsal readies Fox for hectic Games opening

Dress rehearsal readies Fox for hectic Games opening

Dress rehearsal readies Fox for hectic Games opening

Dress rehearsal readies Fox for hectic Games opening

Jessica Fox has trialled staying up late and then simulating competition the next day to ensure she can take part in the Olympic opening ceremony.

Clark helps WNBA All-Stars to win over US Olympic team

Clark helps WNBA All-Stars to win over US Olympic team

Clark helps WNBA All-Stars to win over US Olympic team

Clark helps WNBA All-Stars to win over US Olympic team

WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark and Arike Ogunbowale have starred in the All-Star's nine-point win over the Paris-bound US women's Olympic team.

Defending women's soccer champs suffer pre-Paris blow

Defending women's soccer champs suffer pre-Paris blow

Defending women's soccer champs suffer pre-Paris blow

Defending women's soccer champs suffer pre-Paris blow

Defending women's Olympic soccer champions Canada have been forced to make a change to their squad after Sydney Collins suffered another serious leg injury.

Aussie sailor's grand plans beyond Paris gold defence

Aussie sailor's grand plans beyond Paris gold defence

Aussie sailor's grand plans beyond Paris gold defence

Aussie sailor's grand plans beyond Paris gold defence

Ahead of his Olympic sailing title defence, Matt Wearn has opened up on his Sail GP aspirations - and the Australian team explain why he'd be a perfect fit.

Little spears personal best as Aussies shine in London

Little spears personal best as Aussies shine in London

Little spears personal best as Aussies shine in London

Little spears personal best as Aussies shine in London

Mackenzie Little has set a personal best in the javelin as fellow Australians Nina Kennedy and Ollie Hoare also enjoyed pre-Olympic victories in London.

Aussie swim team coach bullish about Paris prospects

Aussie swim team coach bullish about Paris prospects

Aussie swim team coach bullish about Paris prospects

Aussie swim team coach bullish about Paris prospects

Swimming Australia head coach Rohan Taylor says the Dolphins are privileged to set a tone for Australia's overall campaign at the Paris Olympics.

LeBron game-winner avoids South Sudan pre-Games upset

LeBron game-winner avoids South Sudan pre-Games upset

LeBron game-winner avoids South Sudan pre-Games upset

LeBron game-winner avoids South Sudan pre-Games upset

The US have been warned that their path to another Olympic gold medal is no certainty, with LeBron James' late bucket beating South Sudan in a pre-Paris test.

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Olympic wheel turns for Meares to chef de mission role

Two-time Olympic cycling gold medallist Anna Meares knew soon after retiring from competition she wanted to be chef de mission of the Australian team.

Exum cleared of injury as Boomers' tilt gains pace

A week out from the Boomers' Olympic opener, Dante Exum has been cleared of concussion after a nasty fall in a comfortable warm-up defeat of Puerto Rico.

Defence the catch-cry for high-powered US team

Team USA basketball head coach Steve Kerr is focusing on defence as they try to defend their Olympic Games title in Paris.

Enhanced Games to sign Olympians post-Paris: D'Souza

Australians could be among athletes signing up for the pro-drug Enhanced Games after the Paris Olympics.

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Mind over matter as Wu makes diving history at Games

Injuries mean Melissa Wu has had to prepare much differently on the way to becoming the first Australian diver to earn selection for a fifth Olympics.

Olympic powerbroker Kevan Gosper dies, aged 90

Australian Olympian and Games powerbroker Kevan Gosper has died, aged 90.

Kookaburra amputates part of finger to play in Paris

Veteran Kookaburras defender Matt Dawson has made the call to cut off part of his ring finger in order to be able to participate at the Paris Olympics.

French-born Aussie Fox on hunt for rare Olympic feat

French-born canoeist Jessica Fox says her loyalty lies with Australia as she chases Olympic greatness in Paris.

Mary Fowler ready to be the Matildas' headline act

Attacking sensation Mary Fowler is ready to embrace the hype around being the face of the Matildas at the Paris Olympics at just 21.

Swim star Titmus hails perfect prep for Paris Olympics

Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus says she's had a perfect preparation for the Paris Olympics.

Olympians honour Aussie gold digger in French village

Cecil Healy, the only Australian Olympic gold medallist to be killed in combat, has been honoured at a ceremony at his grave in a French village.

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