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No half measures as Green guns for Kenny's kayak mantle

No half measures as Green guns for Kenny's kayak mantle

Tom Green and Jean van der Westhuyzen would make Australian Olympic history if they can adapt to the shortened distance and defend their K2 gold medal in Paris.

Swim star McKeown on cusp of Olympic greatness: coach

Swim star McKeown on cusp of Olympic greatness: coach

Swim star McKeown on cusp of Olympic greatness: coach

Swim star McKeown on cusp of Olympic greatness: coach

Swimmer Kaylee McKeown isn't taking heed of the hype as she targets three individual Olympic gold medals at the Paris Games.

McEvoy can't wait for US Olympic swim rivalry in Paris

McEvoy can't wait for US Olympic swim rivalry in Paris

McEvoy can't wait for US Olympic swim rivalry in Paris

McEvoy can't wait for US Olympic swim rivalry in Paris

Queensland speedster Cameron McEvoy reckons he loves being at the heart of Australian-US Olympic swimming rivalry, as Caeleb Dressel powers back to business.

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Postcards from Paris: Aussie champs to get own stamps

Postcards from Paris: Aussie champs to get own stamps

Each athlete who wins gold for Australia at the Games in Paris will be celebrated with their own postal stamp depicting the gold medal triumph.

Mills finds form to help Boomers down Jokic and Serbia

Mills finds form to help Boomers down Jokic and Serbia

The Boomers will head for the Olympic Games boosted by an 84-73 victory over a Serbian team spearheaded by NBA superstar Nikola Jokic.

Australian Josh Azzopardi added to Olympic 100m field

Australian Josh Azzopardi added to Olympic 100m field

Australian sprinter Josh Azzopardi has been added to the field for the men's individual 100m at the Paris Olympics.

Australian Olympics star Matthews battling dental issue

Australian Olympics star Matthews battling dental issue

Michael Matthews, the main Australian hope in the Olympic men's cycling road race, says a serious tooth problem nearly forced him out of the Tour de France.

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Boomers' 'grit' returns in massive US pre-Games scare

Boomers' 'grit' returns in massive US pre-Games scare

Boomers' 'grit' returns in massive US pre-Games scare

Boomers' 'grit' returns in massive US pre-Games scare

Australia have battled back from a 24-point deficit against a US team full of NBA All-Stars to lose by six points in their UAE Olympic warm-up.

Foord sits out Matildas' pre-Games loss to Canada

Foord sits out Matildas' pre-Games loss to Canada

Foord sits out Matildas' pre-Games loss to Canada

Foord sits out Matildas' pre-Games loss to Canada

The Matildas fell to a 2-1 loss to reigning Olympic champions Canada in Spain in their final match before their Paris Games campaign.

Australia's Hauser scores triathlon win before Paris

Australia's Hauser scores triathlon win before Paris

Australia's Hauser scores triathlon win before Paris

Australia's Hauser scores triathlon win before Paris

While many of his Olympic triathlon rivals were missing, Australian Matt Hauser's win in Hamburg is a welcome confidence boost ahead of the Paris Games.

Matildas eye perfect Olympic prep in Canada friendly

Matildas eye perfect Olympic prep in Canada friendly

Matildas eye perfect Olympic prep in Canada friendly

Matildas eye perfect Olympic prep in Canada friendly

The Matildas hope a pre-Olympics friendly against Canada can prove the perfect preparation for group stage matches against Germany, Zambia and the US.

Club future back of mind for Olympics-focused Raso

Club future back of mind for Olympics-focused Raso

Club future back of mind for Olympics-focused Raso

Club future back of mind for Olympics-focused Raso

After leaving Real Madrid, Hayley Raso is focusing solely on the Matildas' Olympic campaign before thinking about her next club move.

Kyrgios and Demon now both on injury comeback trail

Kyrgios and Demon now both on injury comeback trail

Kyrgios and Demon now both on injury comeback trail

Kyrgios and Demon now both on injury comeback trail

Australia's top two tennis men Alex de Minaur and Nick Kyrgios are now both battling with injuries, with a view to returning in time for the US Open.

Olympics right in the mix when it comes to equality

Olympics right in the mix when it comes to equality

Olympics right in the mix when it comes to equality

Olympics right in the mix when it comes to equality

In Paris an equal number of women and men will compete for the first time, plus there's a record number of Olympic mixed-gender events.

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Surfer Wright battling balance issues ahead of Olympics

Australian surf star Tyler Wright says she has been battling balance issues in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics.

Matildas Catley and Torpey out of pre-Olympics friendly

Matildas captain Steph Catley and defender Kaitlyn Torpey are both battling injuries ahead of the Olympics and won't play Australia's friendly against Canada.

Meares satisfied with Paris security ahead of Olympics

Australia's Olympic team boss Anna Meares is confident security plans by the French authorities will keep athletes safe after riots broke out in Paris.

'Doping a part of sport': Meares keeps faith in WADA

Australia's Olympic Team boss Anna Meares says she remains confident in the World Anti-Doping Agency in the wake of the Chinese swimming controversy.

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Jack's journey from doping nightmare to Olympic dream

Australian swimmer Shayna Jack details her journey from a doping nightmare to an Olympic dream.

Hardened Matildas primed for Olympic medal hunt

Defender Ellie Carpenter says the Matildas know what to expect now in the Olympics football tournament and they are ready to hunt an elusive medal.

Head noise: sevens crank volume to counter Paris crowd

Australia's gold-chasing rugby sevens women will be prepared for the volume of 80,000 fans at the Stade de France thanks to Tim Walsh's latest "lame activity".

Australia-based sprinter lands Afghan Olympic team spot

Kimia Yousofi, who says she 'represents the stolen dreams and aspirations' of Afghan women oppressed by the Taliban, will compete in the 100m in Paris.

Third-largest Australian overseas Olympic team named

Monday's 55 athletics selections finalises the Australian team for the Paris Games - the third-biggest for an overseas Olympics.

Fit-again Matildas star Gorry ready to fire in Paris

Matildas midfielder Katrina Gorry has recovered from ankle surgery and is ready to shine at the Paris Olympics, with her young family along for the ride.

Sprinter Browning picked in Olympics athletics team

Sprint star Rohan Browning is in the Australian Olympic athletics team, while there were some tough calls in the middle-distance events.

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