Olympics

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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.

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. 

‘Will they never stop insulting us?’

WA-raised track cyclist Matthew Richardson says he has been heartened to feel plenty of support from back home after winning three medals across a brilliant Olympic Games.

Swimmer Emma McKeon will retire from the Olympics as Australia's most decorated athlete while Opals legend Lauren Jackson walks away with five Games medals.

30 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and a bronze medal; Ezi Magbegor has played the game of her life to overcome a Belgian shooting spree and lead the Opals to their first Olympic medal in 12 years.

Australian track cyclists Matt Richardson and Matt Glaetzer have finished second and third in the keirin final behind Dutch sprint king Harrie Lavreysen.

Almost immediately after winning gold, Imane Khelif has sent her gender eligibility row into overdrive.

Jessica Hull won a breakthrough silver for Australia, but day 15 in Paris centred around the United States - good and bad - on the court and on the track. Here are the best bits

A gutsy France fell short in the gold medal game, but Guerschon Yabusele commanded the attention of the basketball world with a superb display - highlighted by a monster slam on top of LeBron James. WATCH HERE

Steph Curry saved his best for last in Paris, following up his semifinal heroics with a late flurry of three-pointers to help the US shake a gutsy France and claim the men's basketball gold medal.

An extraordinary request was shot down after a decisive blunder was uncovered five days after the final.

‘She was locked in a room crying ... and it took great courage for her to continue on.’