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‘I am not retiring’: Chalmers hits back after Paris 2024 comments
Australia’s world champion freestyler Kyle Chalmers says next year’s Olympic Games could be his last.
- by Tom Decent
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Paris racing to clean up the Seine River in time for Olympics
Untreated wastewater flows in Paris’ Seine River have been in the spotlight following unprecedented heavy summer rain.
- by Latika Bourke
Faster, higher, stronger – and expensive: The true cost of the Games
Olympic Games are two weeks of sporting prowess and national pride. But when the athletes go home, what is the true cost to a host city?
- by Shane Wright
‘Is that all you’ve got?’ Could Australia’s new swimming star go past Thorpe and Hackett?
Sam Short’s coach believes it is only a matter of time before Ian Thorpe’s 21-year-old Australian record in the 400m freestyle is finally broken.
- by Tom Decent
Why the fire still burns bright for McKeon ahead of Paris 2024
When Emma McKeon won four gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, she achieved her wildest dreams and more. Even she has wondered why she’s still swimming.
- by Tom Decent
‘Five voodoo dolls of me’: How Boxall is getting the best out of O’Callaghan and Titmus
Dean Boxall gave Mollie O’Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus separate race plans to beat each other in the 200m freestyle final at the world championships.
- by Tom Decent
How a Sydney doctor is breaking into the Olympics
Dr Rachael Gunn, a Macquarie University lecturer, is hoping to become Australia’s first Olympic “b-girl” at Paris 2024.
- by Billie Eder
One year out from the Olympics, why Australia looks primed for success in Paris
It’s one year out from Paris 2024 and there is every chance it could be Australia’s most successful Olympic Games ever.
- by Tom Decent
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If Russians and Belarusians compete in Paris, Ukraine won’t send a team due to a war they didn’t start
One year out from Paris 2024, the IOC is stalling on a decision whether Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete, even as individual, neutral athletes. Unfortunately, Ukraine looms as a loser in war and peace.
- by Roy Masters
Mills to be traded as Landale, White and Exum earn new NBA deals; Opals claim bronze
Patty Mills is on the move while four Australians have agreed to NBA free agent contracts with new teams.
- by Roy Ward
Five reasons to care about the Australian swimming trials
Ariarne Titmus, Kyle Chalmers, Emma McKeon, Zac Stubblety-Cook, and Mollie O’Callaghan are vying for spots on Australia’s world championship team.
- by Tom Decent