Olympics

Grace Brown was forced to abandon her gold bike.
Olympics
Glenn Valencich

Aussie Olympic champion forced to abandon brand-new gold bike

The Tour de France was meant to be a celebration of her Olympic gold medal but it quickly became a disaster.

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Australian Olympians arrive at Perth Airport after successful Games.
Olympics
Claire Sadler

Aussie Olympians touch down at Perth Airport to doting crowd

After proudly flying the flag for the nation over the past couple of weeks our Aussie Olympic champions flew home on Tuesday night.

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US TV star Jimmy Fallon featured an impersonator of Raygun on The Tonight Show.
Olympics
Cameron Noakes

Raygun cruelly mocked on world famous TV show

The US comedian roasted the Aussie breakdancer as an impersonator hopped about on the stage.

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What are the memories that will long stick in the mind from Paris?
Olympics
Jackson Barrett

The moments we will never forget from Paris

What are the memories that will long stick in the mind from Australia’s best ever Games? Our team of reporters reveal their gold, silver and bronze moments.

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Rachael Gunn made her Olympic debut in Paris.
Olympics
Glenn Valencich

Fresh statement issued on Raygun after ‘disrespectful’ claim

The Australian sporting body that sent the 36-year-old to the Olympics has spoken out for the very first time.

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MICHAEL USHER: We want that golden glow to last longer than two weeks. So, let’s also throw our Olympians some shares, diplomas and free degrees so they have all won gold for their future lives.
Opinion
Michael Usher

Why we need to better support our Olympic athletes

MICHAEL USHER: We want that golden glow to last longer than two weeks. So, let’s also throw our Olympians some shares, diplomas and free degrees so they have all won gold for their future lives.

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Olympic breakdancer Raygun should – and I think ultimately will – be feted for what she is: an Australian folk hero.
Opinion
Kate Emery

Strictly Raygun: Why our breaking ‘loser’ is a champion

KATE EMERY: Olympic breakdancer Raygun should – and I think ultimately will – be feted for what she is: an Australian folk hero.

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Video
Australia won a record 18 gold medals in Paris.
Sport
Mitchell Johnson

Why Brisbane has to get the 2032 Games right

Australia had an incredible result at the Paris Olympics, inspiring the next generation of athletes. I can’t wait for the Brisbane Games and let’s hope the Queensland government doesn't stuff it up.

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Megastar Adele commented on Australian breakdancer Raygun's Paris Olympic routine.
Olympics
Morgan de Smidt

Adele stops show to talk about viral Aussie breakdancer

English pop icon Adele halted her concert to discuss one Australian’s bizarre Paris Olympic debut that has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.

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Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, also known as Raygun, during the breaking competition in Paris. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Olympics
Staff Writers

Head judge backs Raygun amid break dance 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 as fears grow for her mental health.

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Video
Raygun doubled down on her infamous performance.
Olympics
Harrison Reid

Raygun puts infamous moves on show again in beautiful Olympic moment

Australia’s viral breakdancing sensation has doubled down with another performance at the closing ceremony.

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Tom Cruise rides on a Motorbike with the IOC Flag.
Olympics
Jake Santa Maria

Pure Hollywood! Tom Cruise steals Paris show

Paris may be done but the show never stops in Hollywood as Los Angeles provided a glimpse of what the 2028 games could look like with the help of its biggest star.

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Video
Australia has sealed its greatest-ever medal haul at an Olympic Games.
Olympics
CNBC

Cash for medals: How much Olympic athletes get for a win

Many countries reward their Olympic athletes with medal bonuses but Aussie athletes are being short-changed. Here’s how we compare.

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The Paris closing ceremony.
Olympics
Jake Santa Maria

‘Seine-sational’: Paris showstopper draws Olympic curtain

It was a party in Paris as the Stade de France brought a spectacular end to the 2024 Summer Olympics as Australia celebrated its most successful games in history.

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A bearded Prince William and a glowing Princess Kate have congratulated athletes as the Olympics comes to an end.
World
Sam Greenhill

Prince William debuts new look alongside Princess Kate

The Prince of Wales has debuted a new look as he teamed up with Princess Kate and rapper Snoop Dogg in a video tribute to Olympic heroes. 

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