Gregson’s marathon effort to run at Paris Olympics
A marathon in Spain will serve as an Olympic selection shootout for a host of Australian women, including three-time track Olympian Genevieve Gregson.
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Game on as Gabba scores $2.7b rebirth for Olympics
The Gabba will be out of action for four years while it is rebuilt as the showpiece for the 2032 Olympics as part of a $2.7 billion project.
Whitehead to showcase kite foil thrills at Olympics
Townsville's Breiana Whitehead is the first sailor named on Team Australia for Paris 2024, set to debut in the new Olympic class of kite foil.
Michael Hooper signs up for Aussie sevens Olympic bid
Veteran Australian rugby star Michael Hooper is to take up a new challenge as a sevens player for the national squad, with an eye on striking Olympic gold.
Qld blueprint for 2032 Olympics and beyond unveiled
The Queensland government has revealed its blueprint for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and beyond as part of a bold 20-year plan.
Elevate 2042: Queensland beyond the 2032 Olympics
The Queensland government has unveiled a bold 20 year plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and beyond with the Elevate 2042 legacy strategy.
Australian shooters hit target with nine Paris spots
Laetisha Scanlon has held her nerve to win the women's trap at the Oceania Championships, but two fellow Olympic shooters lost at the Paris qualifier.
Jess Fox would be fitting Olympic flagbearer: Meares
Jess Fox has booked her ticket to a fourth consecutive Olympic Games but has laughed off talk she could be chosen as Australia's flagbearer.
Gentle cautious as historic 10th Noosa title beckons
Ashleigh Gentle's move to middle-distance racing means there is no exposed form behind her assault on a 10th Noosa Triathlon title.
Fowler, Kerr sink Taiwan as Matildas target Uzbekistan
Sam Kerr has made it five goals across three Olympic qualifiers and Mary Fowler scored a dazzler in the Matildas' 3-0 win over Taiwan in Perth.
Star-studded Matildas give Gustavsson a real headache
The Matildas will take on Uzbekistan in a two-legged play-off in February, with the winner to secure a place at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Australian shooters target Olympic Games berths
Australian shooters hope to claim the majority of 14 quota spots for next year's Paris Olympics in coming days at the Oceania Championships.
Sam Kerr says backflipping days could be over
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has thrived in her Perth homecoming, scoring four goals across Olympic qualifying wins against Iran and the Philippines.
Kerr, Foord score hat-tricks as Matildas post 8-0 win
Sam Kerr has scored a memorable hat-trick in front of her home fans as the Matildas crushed the Philippines 8-0 in their Olympic qualifier.
Matildas keen to stay full throttle against Taiwan
The Matildas have already secured passage to the next round of Olympic qualifying, but they still want to go all-out against Taiwan in Perth.
Sam Kerr reveals she injured both calves at World Cup
Star striker Sam Kerr is set to be given more game time in the Matildas' Olympic qualifier against the Philippines at Optus Stadium.
Swimmer Chelsea Gubecka first named on Olympic team
World championship silver-medal winning marathon swimmer Chelsea Gubecka has become the first athlete named for Australia's Paris 2024 Olympic team.
Matildas coach’s mind blown by Mary Fowler magic
Manchester City striker Mary Fowler has continued her hot form with a dazzling cameo during the Matildas' 2-0 win over Iran in Perth.
Fitz-Gerald says it’s time for squash to start again
Squash great Sarah Fitz-Gerald says the sport in Australia has a golden opportunity to become fashionable again after being accepted into the Olympics.
Olympics can help save international cricket: CA boss
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley says the sport's addition to the Olympics will encourage players to choose their national team over big-money franchises.
Cricket’s return to Olympics ratified among five sports
Cricket is back in the Olympics with the sport's return for the 2028 Games ratified at a meeting in Mumbai.
Cricket set for return at LA Olympics – and in Brisbane
Los Angeles is set to host cricket's return to the Olympic Games after a 128-year hiatus, with men's and women's T20 tournaments pencilled in for 2028.
Lions’ relocation up in air as AFL boss lands in Qld
Where the Brisbane Lions play for four seasons from 2026 while the Gabba is redeveloped remains a mystery as new AFL boss Andrew Dillon pushes for a resolution.
Opals’ Olympic path to Paris goes through Brazil
Australia's women's basketball team must avoid a last-placed finish at a round-robin tournament in Brazil to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
‘Chips on the table’ in Hockey One Olympic auditions
Fit-again striker Tom Wickham, lining up for Perth, will be among the many contenders pushing their Olympics case when Hockey One returns for a third season.
Garside leads Aussie boxers on Olympics hunt
Harry Garside will get his chance to secure an Olympics return as one of 13 Australian boxers competing at next month's Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.
Poland says it will seek to host Olympics in 2036
Poland has announced it will bid to host the 2036 Olympics.
Qld backs the Gabba as Olympic host site
A Senate inquiry wants a review into the decision to host the 2032 Brisbane Olympics at the Gabba, with concerns about plans to revamp the stadium.
Olympics boss ‘confident’ in Brisbane games organisers
Australian Olympic officials and Brisbane 2032 games organisers have been quizzed about their preparations for the world's biggest sporting event.
Kookaburras cop shock loss to NZ in Olympic qualifier
The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos face nervy matches after failing to lock up Olympic qualification during their respective matches against New Zealand.
Olympics on the line for Hockeyroos, Kookaburras
Direct Olympic qualification is the prize when Australia's men's and women's hockey teams play New Zealand for the Oceania Cup.