How do you swim straight? — and other questions Paralympic swimmers get asked
The Paralympics are about to start in Paris and, with 30 swimmers selected for the Australian team, chances are looking…
The swimming and athletics stars you must watch at the Paris Paralympics
Alexa Leary only began her Para-swimming journey after a serious cycling accident ended her triathlon career three years ago. But…
Kaylee McKeown and Matt Wearn return to Paris to carry Australian flag in closing ceremony
Olympics essentials The family holiday in Croatia can wait — Kaylee McKeown is needed back in Paris.. The swimmer will…
Mo Johnson’s open water silver a success for the Seine
Olympics essentials As the marathon swimmers took to the water, once again the River Seine was back in the spotlight…
Live: Jason Day hoping for a miracle final round in Olympic golf, Fox sisters face off in kayak cross
American Gabby Thomas was the fastest qualifier.(Getty) Eighteen women are through to the women’s 200m semifinals after finishing in the…
The Seine was flowing, the race was on, and Paris had its chance to shine once more
Olympics essentials The concept was, and remains, a sound one — a spectacular way to ensure one of the Games’…
‘It’s a girl!’ Olympian discovers gender of unborn child while standing on Paris podium
Olympics essentials It’s a girl! That’s the surprise message that American swimmer Ryan Murphy got from the pool deck as…
‘Serious error of judgment’: Aussie coach faces sanction for supporting South Korean swimmer
In short: Australian coach Michael Palfrey told South Korean media he hopes Kim Woo-min will win the men’s 400 metres…
Port Lincoln kids gun for hometown hero Kyle Chalmers’ records as Games excitement builds
In short: Athletes in Port Lincoln look to home-grown star Kyle Chalmers’ Olympic success for inspiration. Their coach say regional…
Veteran sports commentator Bruce McAvaney picks up mic for Paris Olympics
In short: Bruce McAvaney will join the ABC broadcast covering the upcoming Olympic Games in France. The veteran sports commentator…