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Legendary efforts in Hunt for squash's Olympic chance

Legendary efforts in Hunt for squash's Olympic chance

Geoff Hunt's dominance on the squash court will see him elevated to Australian sporting Legend status, but he's equally proud of his contribution off it.

Round two brews in fight over Gabba Olympics rebuild

Round two brews in fight over Gabba Olympics rebuild

Round two brews in fight over Gabba Olympics rebuild

Round two brews in fight over Gabba Olympics rebuild

A federal Greens MP has warned the new Queensland premier he is ready for another battle to stop reconstruction of the Gabba before the 2032 Olympic Games.

Nothing could stop me from joining rugby, says Suaalii

Nothing could stop me from joining rugby, says Suaalii

Nothing could stop me from joining rugby, says Suaalii

Nothing could stop me from joining rugby, says Suaalii

Code-hopping star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii believes he is ready to wear the Wallabies jumper, and says nothing was going to stop him from joining rugby union.

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It's time for Matildas to deliver results: Carpenter

It's time for Matildas to deliver results: Carpenter

Vice-captain Ellie Carpenter says it's time for the Matildas to deliver results, and that starts under interim coach Tom Sermanni against Switzerland.

Olympian Gregson posts first marathon win in Melbourne

Olympian Gregson posts first marathon win in Melbourne

Genevieve Gregson has won the Melbourne Marathon and her husband Ryan finished second in the men's event behind Jack Rayner.

'It copped it': Day wants say on lifesaving Games push

'It copped it': Day wants say on lifesaving Games push

Fearful of a fallout similar to breaking's at the sport's Paris Olympic debut, Ali Day wants to be part of surf lifesaving's push for Brisbane 2032 inclusion.

Smyth's 'genuine Boomers fear', backs Vickerman for job

Smyth's 'genuine Boomers fear', backs Vickerman for job

Four-time Olympic point guard turned Boomers coach Phil Smyth has endorsed current Melbourne United mentor Dean Vickerman to take over as men's national coach.

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No need for panic, we've got this: 2032 Games president

No need for panic, we've got this: 2032 Games president

No need for panic, we've got this: 2032 Games president

No need for panic, we've got this: 2032 Games president

Questions remain over a key piece of Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games infrastructure but an organising committee president has allayed concerns.

Stingers captain wants water polo accessible for all

Stingers captain wants water polo accessible for all

Stingers captain wants water polo accessible for all

Stingers captain wants water polo accessible for all

Now with her long-awaited Olympic medal, Zoe Arancini shifts her focus to growing water polo and inspiring the next generation of players to make a splash.

Aussie legends strike gold in triumphant homecoming

Aussie legends strike gold in triumphant homecoming

Aussie legends strike gold in triumphant homecoming

Aussie legends strike gold in triumphant homecoming

Australia's Paralympians and Olympians have been welcomed home in the best way possible, soaking up the sun and the glory at a reception in Sydney.

Man charged but no sign of missing Olympic medals

Man charged but no sign of missing Olympic medals

Man charged but no sign of missing Olympic medals

Man charged but no sign of missing Olympic medals

Police have charged a man over the theft of four Olympic medals taken from an Oarsome Foursome member's car, but the search for the medals continues.

Powell to remain Hockeyroos coach until 2028 Olympics

Powell to remain Hockeyroos coach until 2028 Olympics

Powell to remain Hockeyroos coach until 2028 Olympics

Powell to remain Hockeyroos coach until 2028 Olympics

Katrina Powell will remain as Hockeyroos coach until at least the end of the 2028 Olympics after signing a contract extension.

'Really sad': Raygun breaks silence after Olympics saga

'Really sad': Raygun breaks silence after Olympics saga

'Really sad': Raygun breaks silence after Olympics saga

'Really sad': Raygun breaks silence after Olympics saga

Aussie Olympic breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn says she has needed support after the international fallout from her controversial performance in Paris.

2032 seems miles away as Olympics plans hit an election

2032 seems miles away as Olympics plans hit an election

2032 seems miles away as Olympics plans hit an election

2032 seems miles away as Olympics plans hit an election

The Queensland premier's plan to upgrade an ageing athletics stadium for the 2032 Games may not come to fruition if Labor loses at the October election.

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Bus expansion could solve Olympic-sized commuter issue

A bold plan to expand a bus service could help solve the looming public transport problems for the Brisbane Olympics.

Richardson: I kept defection secret to protect Aussies

Triple Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson says he kept his cycling defection to Great Britain secret to prevent Australians having to carry a burden.

Aussie Olympic cycle hero saddles up for Great Britain

In a major blow for Australian cycling, triple Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson has announced he will ride for Great Britain at future international events.

Raygun says hate 'devastating' as AOC condemns petition

Rachael Gunn calls for end to harassment as Australian Olympic Committee defends breakdancer against petition claiming she manipulated Olympic qualifying.

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Gold rush down under as our Olympians return from Paris

After Australia's best Olympics, the country's athletes have been feted on their return home following an incredible two weeks of competition.

Richardson inspired as he eyes Dutch cycling great

Matt Glaetzer won two Olympic medals after a succession of near misses, an example that will help drive fellow Australian sprint cyclist Matt Richardson.

Caitlin remembered as Sutton's cyclists shine in Paris

Australian cycling coach Gary Sutton is about to end his massively successful tenure in charge of the American women's track endurance program.

Five-time Olympic diving medallist Daley steps down

British diver Tom Daley, who won a full set of Olympic medals, including silver at the Paris Games, has announced his retirement.

Merci, Paris! Thanks for hosting the greatest Olympics

Paris has hosted an unforgettable Olympic Games, the City of Light delivering a dazzling and uplifting follow-up to COVID-hit Tokyo 2020.

Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show

Paris has closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded show in France’s national stadium.

Abseiling Cruise can't steal the Paris Olympics show

Australia's triumphant athletes were left revelling at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony - and marvelling at a daredevil handover to LA by Tom Cruise.

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