AIS kicks off biggest talent search in Australian sporting history ahead of Brisbane 2032
The push is on to ensure the Olympics and Paralympics on home soil in eight years’ time go down as the country’s most successful.
- by Tom Decent
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Madison de Rozario wins silver, reveals father died on day of opening ceremony
Just hours after leading Australia into the Paralympic opening ceremony, Madison de Rozario was delivered some heartbreaking news.
- by Tom Decent
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‘Incompetent, disrespectful, catastrophic’: Aussie slams Paralympic organisers after horror crash
Australian Paralympic cyclist Emily Petricola has accused officials of discriminatory treatment she believes would never have happened in the Olympic Games.
- by Tom Decent
McGrath wins Paralympic gold in front of mates who saved his life
Curtis McGrath’s legs were blown off by an explosive device 12 years ago. In front of those men who helped him in Afghanistan, McGrath powered to yet another Paralympic victory.
- by Tom Decent
Burrito boy to sweet revenge: 10 best moments of the Paris Paralympics
Australian athletes have brought home plenty of medals, and they’ve also brought us tears, awe and laughter.
- by Tom Decent and Sophie Aubrey
Doing it for dad: Hance seals Paralympic gold after ‘worst year’ of his life
After receiving a phone call from Kyle Chalmers in Las Vegas, Paralympian Ben Hance blitzed the field to seal an emotional gold medal after his father’s death.
- by Tom Decent
‘Just give her a bit of sunlight’: The remarkable journey of a Paralympic champion
Following a bike crash in 2021, Alexa Leary’s parents were told eight times she would not survive. She’s just won gold medals in Paris.
- by Tom Decent
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Olympic coach sacked by Swimming Australia after ‘Go Korea’ comments in Paris
Six weeks after saying he hoped a South Korean swimmer would beat Australian athletes in Paris, Michael Palfrey has had his contract ripped up.
- by Tom Decent
Gold in two different sports: Parker creates history in Paris with breathtaking win
Lauren Parker has become the first Australian Paralympian to win gold in two different sports at the same Games since 1976.
- by Tom Decent
‘It’s a miracle that I’m living’: Leary breaks world record, dances on medal dais
Three years after being told she’d never walk or talk again, Alexa Leary stormed to victory in the pool and broke a world record. Then came a great surprise.
- by Tom Decent
What you may have missed at the halfway mark of the Paralympics ... and what to look forward to
With more than 500 gold medals to be won at the Paralympics, it’s tough keeping up with all the action. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
- by Tom Decent