Olympics

Steph Rice and Mark Lassey during their wedding festivities.
Australia
Max Corstorphan

‘No way forward’: How Olympian Steph Rice escaped dark days

After being thrust into the golden spotlight of the Olympics, swimmer Stephanie Rice found herself in her darkest days, now revealing the one thing that ‘saved’ her life.

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Australia’s swimming and football bodies are asking for new stadiums for the Brisbane 2032 Games.
Olympics
Steve Larkin

Major sports’ hefty demands for 2032 Olympics

Aquatic sports and soccer have outlined what the Queensland government should spend its money on for the Brisbane Games and they have no held back.

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Michael Bohl coached Emma McKeon to Olympic glory.
Olympics
Glenn Valencich

Swimming Australia ‘disappointed’ as legendary coach joins rivals China

The Olympic gold medal-winning mentor has made a shock move just months after the Paris Olympics.

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US swimmer Gary Hall Jnr will get replica Olympic medals after losing them in the LA fire. (AP PHOTO)
Olympics
Ian Chadband

Replica Olympic medals given to fire-hit US swim great

Gary Hall Jr, famed for his ‘smash them like guitars’ comment about the Aussie Olympic swim team, is to be given replica medals after the LA fire disaster.

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Gary Hall Jr has lost "everything" in his home, including his 10 Olympic medals to the Palisades fire, one of a handful burning through Los Angeles
Olympics
Georgina Noack

Olympian ‘in need’ after losing home, medals in LA fires

The man behind one of the most iconic moments in Australian Olympic history is among thousands of Los Angeles locals who have lost ‘everything’ to the devastating wildfires burning through the city.

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Police pile on Fred Kerley in Miami.
Olympics
David K. Li and Juliette Arcodia, NBC

Olympic superstar arrested and hit with police stun gun

The altercation played out in the early hours of the morning.

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Raygun's iconic kangaroo pose features in the musical's poster.
Olympics
Chris Robinson

Comedian’s ‘completely legal’ second crack at Raygun musical

An Australian comedian has launched a fresh effort to proceed with her musical homage to Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn amid the threat of legal action from the Olympic breakdancer.

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Jamaican sprinter Junelle Bromfield was trolled over her relationship with Olympic 100 metres champion Noah Lyles.
Other Sports
Staff Writers

The drastic measure being taken to stop top athletes being trolled

Some of the world’s best sportspeople are being mercilessly attack on social media so badly that a novel new approach is being used to protect them.

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Raygun
Olympics
Harrison Reid

Raygun responds after being ‘totally blindsided’ by legal furore

The Australian Olympian has poured her heart out in a lengthy video after being torn to shreds by fans.

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Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge over Melissa Hoskinss death.
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South Australia
Abe Maddison

Olympic cyclist pleads guilty over crash that killed wife

Champion cyclist Rohan Dennis is facing a jail term after agreeing to a plea deal in court over the crash the led to death of Melissa Hoskins.

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Australian swimming legend Dawn Fraser.
Olympics
Ben Sutton

Australian Olympic legend Dawn Fraser admitted to hospital

The 87-year-old has suffered multiple injuries and spent time in ICU after a fall.

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Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn and her teams are protecting her image rights.
Olympics
Digital Staff

Raygun apology issued after unintended fallout to legal threat

‘I just wanted to support you through it.’

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Rachael Gunn and Samuel Free at the GQ Australia Men Of The Year Awards in December.
Music
Digital Staff

Raygun fever reaches new heights as next move suddenly takes off

There is no stopping the viral Olympian from trending, and people just can’t get enough.

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The couple met through the sport, with Biazizzo also being a professional slalom canoeist.
Other Sports
Taylor Renouf

Aussie Olympian Jess Fox splits from partner of nine years

The pair quietly went their separate ways months ago.

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Izzi Batt-Doyle is grieving the loss of a close friend.
Olympics
Harrison Reid

Aussie Olympian rocked by tragic news on eve of historic race

‘I was crying on the start line.’

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