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FIFA Women's World Cup
This World Cup’s been a huge success, but for one Olympic-sized fail
The Sydney Olympics set the standard for promoting Australia to the world. This Women’s World Cup is a reminder of how to get it all wrong.
- by Anthony Dennis
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‘I am not retiring’: Chalmers hits back after Paris 2024 comments
Australia’s world champion freestyler Kyle Chalmers says next year’s Olympic Games could be his last.
- by Tom Decent
‘You lose no matter what’: The clean athletes caught in the anti-doping crossfire
Handling a pet’s medication was just one way an athlete was branded a cheat. Calls are now growing for a rethink of the entire drug-testing system.
- by Chip Le Grand
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Faster, higher, stronger – and expensive: The true cost of the Games
Olympic Games are two weeks of sporting prowess and national pride. But when the athletes go home, what is the true cost to a host city?
- by Shane Wright
McEvoy pulls off ‘insane’ swim to break 25-year drought as Australia beat USA on medal tally
Cam McEvoy has produced the story of the world championships after victory in the 50m freestyle as Kaylee McKeown and Australia’s mixed freestyle relay team fired warning shots.
- by Tom Decent
‘Is that all you’ve got?’ Could Australia’s new swimming star go past Thorpe and Hackett?
Sam Short’s coach believes it is only a matter of time before Ian Thorpe’s 21-year-old Australian record in the 400m freestyle is finally broken.
- by Tom Decent
Paris marks one year until Olympics
There was a party in Paris as the city marked one year to the Olympic Games, with one of the greatest athletes ever unveiling the torch.
How a Sydney doctor is breaking into the Olympics
Dr Rachael Gunn, a Macquarie University lecturer, is hoping to become Australia’s first Olympic “b-girl” at Paris 2024.
- by Billie Eder
Paris celebrates one year to The Olympics countdown
Paris has kicked off celebrations for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 a year in advance.
One year out from the Olympics, why Australia looks primed for success in Paris
It’s one year out from Paris 2024 and there is every chance it could be Australia’s most successful Olympic Games ever.
- by Tom Decent