Olympics

Matthew Richardson (left) with now former teammate Matt Glaetzer.

Olympic defector hits out as Australia ‘interrogates’ two-year ban

‘People unfortunately very quickly forget. Hopefully they can not be too bitter for too long.’

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Star Olympic cyclist Matthew Richardson has blindsided Australia with his move to Great Britain. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Harsh punishment for defecting Olympian looms

Australia could take drastic measures against cyclist Matthew Richardson after his shock defection to Great Britain.

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Daniela Larreal of Venezuela after winning the gold medal in women's sprint at the X South American Games Santiago 2014.

Shock as five-time Olympian found dead in Las Vegas

The sporting world is in disbelief after a five-time Olympian was found dead in a Las Vegas apartment.

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PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 09: B-Girl Raygun of Team Australia 
competes during the B-Girls Round Robin - Group B on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The American business going viral thanks to Aussie Raygun

An American business has gone viral thanks to unprecedented interest in Olympic Aussie breakdancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn.

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Georgie Parker at the 206 Rio games.

Why I am getting my Olympic tattoo removed

GEORGIE PARKER: For every feel-good Olympic story there are a hundred more of heartbreak and disappointment. I am still coming to terms with the Hockeyroos falling short in 2016.

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Raygun’s performance at the Olympic Games has caused an online store to go viral.

The American business going viral thanks to Aussie Raygun

An American business has gone viral thanks to unprecedented interest in Olympic Aussie breakdancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn.

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An AusBreaking leader has questioned some of Rachael Gunn’s moves during her Paris performance.

Aussie dance leader goes rogue and turns on Raygun

Internal ‘cracks’ have suddenly appeared in Australia’s breaking community, and questions are being asked.

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Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, also known as Raygun, during the B-Girls Round Robin breaking competition at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Meet the breakdancer who missed Olympics thanks to Raygun

Video of an Australian breakdancer who lost to Rachael Gunn during Olympic qualifiers has gone viral as a petition slamming the breakdancer known as ‘Raygun’ was removed due to defamation concerns. 

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A Change.org petition, set up to hold ‘Raygun’ and Anna Mears accountable for ‘unethical conduct,’ secured 45,000 signatures.

Major Raygun development after petition hit 45k signatures

There has been a major development after a Change.org petition, set up to hold ‘Raygun’ and Anna Meares accountable for ‘unethical conduct,’ secured 45,000 signatures.

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Emma McKeon has set the record straight on her retirement.

Olympic legend sets record straight on swimming ‘retirement’

The six-time gold medallist hasn’t packed away the goggles just yet.

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Imane Khelif has appeared in a viral video where she looks wildly different from the boxer who won gold in Paris.

Olympic boxer unrecognisable after ‘dramatic’ transformation

The gold medallist has appeared in a viral video looking wildly different from the fighter who was in the ring.

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Breakdancer Raygun has posted a video to social media thanking her supporters

‘Raygun’ breaks silence after ‘so much hate’

Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn has broken her silence following her Olympics performance with a sad admission.

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Patty Mills has signed a one-year contract with the Utah Jazz.

Beloved Aussie lands $5m payday after Olympics

The 36-year-old is cashing in despite missing out on a medal in Paris.

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