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Richardson: I kept defection secret to protect Aussies

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

Aussie Olympic cycle hero saddles up for Great Britain

Aussie Olympic cycle hero saddles up for Great Britain

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

Raygun says hate 'devastating' as AOC condemns petition

Raygun says hate 'devastating' as AOC condemns petition

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

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

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

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

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.

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Merci, Paris! Thanks for hosting the greatest Olympics

Merci, Paris! Thanks for hosting the greatest Olympics

Merci, Paris! Thanks for hosting the greatest Olympics

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

Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show

Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show

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

Abseiling Cruise can't steal the Paris Olympics show

Abseiling Cruise can't steal the Paris Olympics show

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.

Tom Cruise performs abseiling stunt to close Olympics

Tom Cruise performs abseiling stunt to close Olympics

Tom Cruise performs abseiling stunt to close Olympics

Tom Cruise performs abseiling stunt to close Olympics

Tom Cruise has abseiled into the Stade de France in a trademark stunt to mark the handover of the Olympic Games from Paris to Los Angeles.

Give Raygun a break, says head judge after backlash

Give Raygun a break, says head judge after backlash

Give Raygun a break, says head judge after backlash

Give Raygun a break, says head judge after backlash

Raygun's 'kangaroo dance' scored zero points in the breaking competition and attracted online vitriol but organisers have leapt to the Australian's defence.

Jackson's fifth Games medal a vivid Paris send-off

Jackson's fifth Games medal a vivid Paris send-off

Jackson's fifth Games medal a vivid Paris send-off

Jackson's fifth Games medal a vivid Paris send-off

Lauren Jackson was happy to sit back, watch and - for once - soak in what it feels like to win an Olympic medal after capping a remarkable comeback with bronze.

Khelif files legal complaint for online harassment

Khelif files legal complaint for online harassment

Khelif files legal complaint for online harassment

Khelif files legal complaint for online harassment

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint in France for online harassment citing a 'misogynist, racist and sexist campaign' against her.

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US women win eighth straight basketball gold medal

A’ja Wilson starred with 21 points as the United States overcame a late scare to extend their run to a record eight straight women's basketball gold medals.

At his last Olympics, Glaetzer finally tastes success

Australian Matt Glaetzer has consigned his Olympic near-misses to history, winning two track cycling bronze medals at the Paris Games.

Australia's Richardson, Glaetzer medal in keirin final

Australian track cyclists Matt Richardson and Matt Glaetzer have finished second and third in the keirin final behind Dutch sprint king Harrie Lavreysen.

Australia's Olympians savour golden French feast

Australia's Olympic boss Anna Meares is basking in the glory of the nation's record-breaking Paris Games, but warns there's no guarantee of a repeat in future.

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Swim great McKeon leads Australia's Olympic retirees

Swimmer Emma McKeon will retire from the Olympics as Australia's most decorated athlete while Opals legend Lauren Jackson walks away with five Games medals.

Magbegor's monster game seals Opals' bronze

The Opals officially unveiled their new star as Ezi Magbegor dominated in a defeat of Belgium to secure bronze and a fifth Games medal for Lauren Jackson.

Sinead Diver succumbs to cramping in Olympic marathon

Sinead Diver lasted just one kilometre of the Olympic women's marathon before succumbing to severe cramping.

Jess Stenson leads Aussie charge in Olympic marathon

Dutch star Sifan Hassan has won the Olympic women's marathon, with Jess Stenson the leading Australian in 13th place.

Kennedy and Hull among the athletics stars in Paris

Australia's haul of seven athletics medals in Paris was the most since the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.

Leaders dance to aid of under-fire Olympian 'Raygun'

The prime minister has commended Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn for having "a crack" after her eyebrow-raising performance at the Paris Olympics.

Quick Hull can now take on the great African runners

Jessica Hull has gone to a whole new level as a runner after returning home and being coached again by her father Simon.

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