Bruce McAvaney’s 10 top moments to watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics
For more than four decades, Bruce McAvaney has been the ultimate authority on the Olympic Games in Australia.
He’s known for his knowledge, passion, excitement and instant recall of all things Olympics.
And now he’s revealed his top 10 Olympic moments to look out for over the next few weeks.
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What a location, what a wave and what a team. Tyler and Molly, Ethan and Jack all with their own story. We’re going to do well.
9. Rugby 7s
We fell in love with this team eight years ago. Our women are in a very strong position and their battle with New Zealand will be one of the highlights of the Games.
It’s a real gold medal chance.
8. Next generation Boomers
The Boomers — Patty Mills leading the team again, a new generation with players like Josh Giddey with him — can we get another medal like we did in Tokyo?
7. We love the Tillies
We love the Tillies, don’t we? They’ve had a mixed start but we’ve still got their back. We all fell in love with them in the World Cup and nothing has changed.
6. Nina Kennedy leaping
The young girl from Perth who’s overcome so much. A world champion, dominating the diamond league in the last two events. Nina Kennedy — favourite for gold in the pole vault.
5. Simone Biles is back
Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of our generation. All the heartbreak from Tokyo three years ago. A comeback for the ages. We’ve already seen her on the mats and she looks in as fine form as ever.
4. Jess Hull’s big chance
Jess Hull from Woollongong has gone from a contender to a champion. All the courage and the confidence — a real chance to win our very first medal for women in the 1500m.
3. Fox on the water
Jess Fox, the perfect story. She’s already won one gold medal at Paris and now this champion can add to the four she’d previously won.
2. 100 metres finals
Is there anything better than the 100m at the Olympic Games? It’s the absolute centrepiece. Noah Lyles the big name for the men and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce can she do it again for Jamaica and the women?
1. Aussie Dolphins
The Dolphins, our swimming team, have already tasted the ultimate success in the pool in Paris. But there is plenty more to come from this team of superstars.
