‘I took a lot for granted’: Jason Day set to make Olympic debut, reveals regrets over missing previous Games
In short: Former golf world No.1 Jason Day will represent Australia at the Olympics for the first time in his…
Jamaican Olympic great to miss Paris Games
In short: Elaine Thompson-Herah will miss the Paris Olympics due to an Achilles tendon injury. Thompson-Herah won the Olympic sprint…
De Minaur to spearhead Aussie Olympic tennis team on clay
The Roland Garros clay will hold no fears for Alex de Minaur when he makes a swift Paris return as…
Michael Phelps calls out ‘deeply rooted, systemic problems’ with WADA ahead of Paris Olympics
In short: Olympic legends Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt have told Congress they have lost faith in WADA’s ability to…
American 400-metre runner goes from locked in a portaloo straight to the Olympics
It was a classic case of going from the outhouse to the penthouse. Less than an hour before her semifinal…
The USA has named its Olympic swimming team — and it’s really good
For a very long time, one of the best responses to the question “what makes a good swimming team” was,…
US athletes to get aircon in Paris amid heat fears for Olympians
In short: The US Olympic team will buy air conditioners for the Paris Games to install in athletes’ accommodation. Sustainability…
Chalmers to face stiff competition at Paris Olympics as rival comes close to breaking world record
In short: David Popovici swam the third-fastest 100 metres freestyle of all time with a time of 46.88 seconds. Kyle…
US Olympic sprinter avoids ban despite positive doping test from eating contaminated oxtail
In short: Erriyon Knighton has been cleared to compete at the US Olympic trials after he tested positive to a…
‘One of the best days of my life’: Jess Fox’s emotional week highlighted by sister Noemie’s Olympic qualification
Jess Fox knows plenty about the feeling of success. The 30-year-old is a four-time Olympic medallist, an eight-time individual world…