Olympics News

Aussie's Olympic Maccas effort!

Aussie's Olympic Maccas effort!

He might not have won gold for badminton at the Olympics - but Sawan Serasinghe was determined to take home something from Rio 2016...even if it was just high cholesterol! 16 Aug 2016
Rose’s Olympic gold 112 years in the making

Rose’s Olympic gold 112 years in the making

Four days ago England’s Justin Rose made the first hole-in-one in Olympics golf history. Now he owns the first gold medal offered in men’s golf in 112 years, after edging out good mate and Ryder Cup partner, Henrik Stenson, in a final round duel. 15 Aug 2016
Rose leads but Fraser has shot at Olympic gold

Rose leads but Fraser has shot at Olympic gold

Golf will crown its first Olympic champion for 112 years tomorrow, and Australia’s Marcus Fraser is one of three players favoured to clinch the historic gold medal. 14 Aug 2016
Matildas' loss: Twitter reacts

Matildas' loss: Twitter reacts

The Matildas took to social media to express their despair after going down 7-6 on penalties (0-0 AET) to Brazil on Saturday (AEST). 13 Aug 2016
FFA praise 'courageous' Matildas

FFA praise 'courageous' Matildas

FFA Chairman Stephen and CEO David Gallop heaped praise on the Matildas after they were narrowly defeated by Brazil in Belo Horizonte on Saturday (AEST). 13 Aug 2016
Stajcic: Even Messi misses pens

Stajcic: Even Messi misses pens

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic praised the Australians after their 2016 Rio Olympics exit to Brazil which finished 7-6 on penalties (0-0 AET) at a packed Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte. 13 Aug 2016
Shootout heartbreak: Brazil down Matildas

Shootout heartbreak: Brazil down Matildas

The Matildas' Olympics dream is over in the cruellest of circumstances after a 0-0 draw saw Brazil win 7-6 on penalties in the 2016 Rio Olympics quarter-finals. 13 Aug 2016
Fraser hangs on to slim Olympic lead

Fraser hangs on to slim Olympic lead

Marcus Fraser's dream campaign in Rio continues, despite his lead being trimmed to a single stroke at the halfway stage of the men’s Olympic tournament. 13 Aug 2016
Catley: 'This is huge!'

Catley: 'This is huge!'

Matildas defender Steph Catley is ready for the biggest game of her career against Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 2016 Rio Olympics at Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte on Saturday (11am AEST). 12 Aug 2016
Gold medallist talks police brutality

Gold medallist talks police brutality

United States swimmer Simone Manuel has spoken out about police brutality after claiming gold in the 100m freestyle ahead of Australia’s Campbell sisters. 12 Aug 2016
Campbell sisters fall short in Rio

Campbell sisters fall short in Rio

The dream script has been torn up after the darlings of Australian swimming, Bronte and Cate Campbell, finished fourth and sixth respectively in the 100m freestyle final at Rio. 12 Aug 2016
Phelps wins 22nd gold medal

Phelps wins 22nd gold medal

American Michael Phelps has secured his 22nd Olympic gold medal after claiming the 4x200m medley in Rio. 12 Aug 2016
Larkin claims silver

Larkin claims silver

Mitch Larkin has won silver in the 200m backstroke in Rio. 12 Aug 2016
Fraser’s hot scoring claims records & Olympic lead

Fraser’s hot scoring claims records & Olympic lead

After a 112-year absence from the Olympic Games, golf’s opening day in Rio has been dominated by Australian Marcus Fraser, who fired a record score to upstage the more fancied medal favourites. 12 Aug 2016
Aussie Chalmers wins gold

Aussie Chalmers wins gold

Australian Kyle Chalmers has claimed gold in the 100m freestyle in Rio. 11 Aug 2016
USA say Boomers are "dirty"

USA say Boomers are "dirty"

Team USA have labelled the Boomers a “dirty” opponent after the Aussies pushed the reigning Olympic champions to the brink at Rio. 11 Aug 2016
The winner is ... SYDNEY!

The winner is ... SYDNEY!

The legacy of the Sydney 2000 Olympics that often goes unheralded but forever immortalised. 11 Aug 2016
Time to turn the tide...

Time to turn the tide...

A concise history of Australia-US Olympic basketball (since the Dream Team, of course) is not a story of triumph for the Aussies...yet. 10 Aug 2016
Olympic bus under attack

Olympic bus under attack

A bus containing journalists and volunteers has come under suspected gunfire while travelling to an Olympic venue in Rio. 10 Aug 2016
Aussies fall short as Phelps shines

Aussies fall short as Phelps shines

Australia have fallen short of a podium appearance after finishing fourth in the men’s 4x200m relay in Rio. 10 Aug 2016
SBW out of Olympics

SBW out of Olympics

Sonny Bill Williams’ Olympics campaign is over after the New Zealand sevens player ruptured his Achilles in his side’s opening 14-12 loss to Japan. 10 Aug 2016