Olympics

Michael Bohl coached Emma McKeon to Olympic glory.

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)

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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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Matthew Richardson, emotional after his 2022 Commonwealth sprint win, will now race there for GB. (Will Palmer/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Interesting’ twist in Australian Olympic medallist’s UK defection

Matthew Richardson is more motivated than ever after turning his back on Australia.

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Noemie Fox and Jess Fox at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame gala.

Jess Fox reveals new motivation after Olympic domination

The champion paddler craves more despite already achieving everything there is to win.

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