Whether they're sitting courtside, mingling with athletes, or making a stylish entrance, these celebrities add an extra layer of excitement to the world's greatest sporting event.
The Paris 2024 Olympics has made us feel nostalgic, and our Editor Sophie Tedmanson shares her experience covering the Sydney 2000 Olympics, and how it has shaped Australia as a sporting nation.
The Olympic Games, held every four years, feature a diverse array of sports – including the exhilarating and highly competitive discipline of beach volleyball. Introduced to the Olympics in 1996, beach volleyball has quickly become a fan favourite, and is known for its dynamic gameplay, intense rallies, and the unique challenges posed by playing on […]
The Olympic Games are once again upon us and basketball is one of the most popular and widely watched events. First introduced to the Olympic program at the1936 Berlin Games, basketball – a fast-paced, team-oriented sport that demands coordination, strategy, and endurance – has seen significant evolution over the decades, with advancements in training, strategy, […]
The Olympic Games have long been a platform where the world’s finest athletes compete for glory and national pride. Among the myriad of sports showcased at this prestigious event, canoeing holds a unique place. Divided into the agility-testing, turbulent waters of canoe slalom and the high-speed, precision-demanding disciplines of canoe sprint, canoeing has been an […]
The 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony was iconic for many reason. Not only was it the first time it had been held outside of a stadium, it was hosted along the Seine River. The ceremony was centred around the French national motto of liberté, égalité, fraternité and was eclectic blend of history and modernity. Following […]
With a newborn son plus the Paris Olympics nearing, Matildas midfielder Katrina Gorry reflects on the tough times that have given her the resilience to tackle life.
Sailing, known for its blend of strategy, skill, and endurance, has long been a part of the Olympic program. The sport requires competitors to navigate boats through a course marked by buoys, relying on wind power and precise manoeuvres to outpace their rivals. Sailing in the Olympics has evolved significantly over the years, with different […]
The Olympic Games have long been a stage where new and exciting sports are introduced. And one of the newer additions to the Olympic program is sport climbing, which made its debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This dynamic and physically demanding sport includes three main disciplines: speed climbing, bouldering, and lead climbing. Each discipline […]
Since its inception, the Olympic Games have been held every four years. The Games bring together the world’s finest athletes to compete across a wide range of sports, fostering a spirit of global unity and sporting excellence. And one of the most anticipated and historically rich components of the Olympics is athletics, which encompasses a […]
Diving, a sport that combines acrobatics and precision as athletes perform aerial manoeuvres before entering the water, has been part of the Olympic Games’ program since 1904 for men and 1912 for women. The sport includes events such as the springboard, platform, and synchronised diving, each testing the divers’ skill, grace, and nerve. Ahead of […]