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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paris closing the Olympics with star-studded show
Paris is closing out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded sunset show in France's national stadium
Record-busting Aussies say au revoir to great Olympics
Australia's triumphant athletes were left revelling in the Stade de France, as Paris bid au revoir to its magnificent Olympic Games.
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.
French show way for Boomers wanting a Brisbane moment
The French basketball team used the Paris stage to take their best shot at the mighty United States, but can the Boomers do the same in Brisbane in 2032?
Dutch star Sifan Hassan win’s Olympic women’s marathon
Dutch star Sifan Hassan has won the Olympic women's marathon, with Jess Stenson the leading Australian in 13th place.
Parker’s plea as Games’ boxing future goes on the line
Australia won two boxing medals at an Olympics for the first time since 1960 but the sport is far from assured a place at Los Angeles 2028 Games.
Stunning silver medal for Jessica Hull in Olympic 1500
Jessica Hull has won a sensational silver medal in the women's 1500m at the Paris Olympics to etch her name in Australia's athletic history books.
Diver Rousseau surprises himself in near medal miss
Australia's former diving world champion Cassiel Rousseau has finished fourth in a 10m platform final that, aside from a Chinese victory, didn't go to script.
Stingers wounded but proud after losing water polo gold
The Stingers have endured an 11-9 defeat to Spain in their women's water polo gold-medal match, but were left humbled by their great, if bumpy, Olympic journey.
Stop the bickering over Brisbane’s Olympics: Meares
Australia's chef de mission Anna Meares is demanding an end to the bickering about Brisbane's 2032 Olympics.
McKeown, Wearn to carry flag at Games closing ceremony
History-making gold medallists Kaylee McKeown and Matt Wearn will carry the Australian flag at the Olympic closing ceremony in Paris.
Breaking delivers a mixed bag as it makes Olympic debut
Breaking has made its first - and likely last - Olympic appearance with Australia's entry Rachael Gunn no match for her international rivals.
Opals bounced into bronze medal play-off by USA
United States, the seven-time defending champions, have brushed aside the Opals 85-64 in a semi-final win leaving Australia to fight Belgium for bronze.
Keeney’s glorious springboard to Olympic silver medal
Prolific medal winner Maddison Keeney has lifted her biggest prize yet, an Olympic silver, with a brilliant performance in the women's 3m springboard final.
Diving ace Rousseau inspired by Olympic-winning grandpa
Aussie world champ Cassiel Rousseau has dived into the semi-finals of the 10m platform, inspired by the memory of his French Olympic-winning grandfather.
Jessica Hull storms into Olympic 1500m final
Jessica Hull says she is a legitimate gold medal shot in what is shaping as a classic Olympic women's 1500m final.
Stingers land historic water polo shootout win over US
The Stingers have made it into the Olympic final after an amazing shootout win over USA and will shoot for women's water polo gold against Spain.
Jessica Fox elected to IOC as voice for athletes
Australia's golden girl Jessica Fox will represent athletes on the International Olympic Committee after being voted in by her peers in Paris.
Decker hailed for ‘small’ role in team pursuit triumph
Cycling coach Tim Decker has masterminded Australia's first Olympic gold medal in the men's team pursuit for two decades.
Skateboard ace Palmer out to fend off the kids – at 21
He's only 21 and has two Olympic skateboarding golds already, but Keegan Palmer knows a generation of prodigious teens is out to ambush him.
Kennedy gold vaults Aussies to new Olympic heights
Four Australian gold medals in less than six hours have propelled the nation's Olympic title tally to 18, eclipsing the previous best in Athens and Tokyo.
Denny’s home circle visions spur historic discus medal
Matt Denny has won Australia's first Olympic medal in men's discus, finishing with bronze in the sport's greatest Games final in Paris.