Cole Hocker has entered the most eagerly awaited duel of the athletics meetings in Paris and won a glorious gold medal for the USA in the 1500 m. The final had been announced as a heavyweight duel between reigning Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen and reigning world champion Josh Kerr, who made little secret of their … Read more
Skateboarding sensation Arisa Trew made history: with her gold medal performance in Paris, she became the youngest Australian to win an Olympic medal. At 14 years and 86 days, the Queenslander broke the 68-year-old record set by swimmer Sandra Morgan in 1956. Morgan won gold in the women's 4×100-meter freestyle relay at the Melbourne Games, … Read more
Jessica Hull says she is well placed to end Australia's 12 unsuccessful years on the Olympic track. Hull completed her 1500m heat in Paris on Tuesday morning with ease and secured a half marathon place in two days. The 27-year-old is eagerly awaiting the chance to win Australia's first Olympic track cycling medal since Sally … Read more
Street skateboarding phenomenon Chloe Covell begs the question: What were you doing when you were 14? In Paris, Covell could become the youngest gold medalist in Australian Olympic history. At the same age, Australian team leader Anna Meares was still five years away from starting her brilliant international track cycling career. At 34, her skateboarding … Read more
Arike Ogunbowale set a WNBA All-Star record with 34 points and Caitlin Clark made the most of her All-Star debut as the WNBA team defeated the U.S. Olympic team 117-109. It was the second consecutive win for the WNBA All-Star team against the Olympians. They also won in 2021 under the leadership of Ogunbowale, who … Read more
