Olympics
As it happened: Aussies win incredible water polo gold, Hackett goes the distance
Australia's dominance in the 1500m continued at Sydney 2000 but there was a new king in town.
- by Phil Lutton
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As it happened: Bulgarians bounced as Aussies set up golden chance
A come-from-behind win in the pool on day eight at Sydney 2000 set up what would become one of the Games' most memorable moments.
- by Phil Lutton
Winter Olympics
Games boycott would 'harden Chinese nationalism', says Dave Sharma
The Liberal MP and former ambassador says a push to reconsider Beijing as the host of the 2022 Olympics was a "bad idea".
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Opinion
Opinion
Australia ganged up on Perec. She deserves an apology
If the spirit of the Olympics counts for anything, and if Australia is as big-hearted as it imagines itself to be, an apology should be given to Marie-Jose Perec.
- by Greg Baum
Opinion
Opinion
The economic legacy of Sydney's Olympics is still taking shape
With hindsight it’s possible to identify some important economic benefits that flowed from Sydney's Games.
- by Matt Wade
Flashback
From the Archives, 2000: Medal for hosts as Peta shows mettle
Australia guaranteed themselves a softball medal at the Blacktown Olympic Centre when Peta Edebone smashed a home run to give her side victory for the third time in six games.
- by Gary Scholes and Meaghan Shaw
Best Games ever
As it happened: Commens, Perkins lay down marker after breaking droughts
Kieren Perkins is swimming faster than he has in four years while the Kookaburras begin to dream of hometown gold.
- by Phil Lutton
Best Games ever
As it happened: Freeman's race rival does a runner
Day five: Marie-Jose Perec makes a dramatic exit, Simon Fairweather shoots his way to glory in the archery and there's a stunning upset at the Olympic pool.
- by Phil Lutton
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Olympic love a 'better legacy than a medal any day'
British Olympian Stuart McIntosh had to win the only spot on his team to return to Australia and his new love, Melissa, now the federal MP for Lindsay.
- by Katina Curtis
Best Games ever
As it happened: Fans shoot the messenger after stuttering start by Seven
The broadcaster has been under fire due to delayed broadcasts and an extremely parochial focus on Australian athletes.
- by Phil Lutton
Iran
'Miscarriage of justice': Australian leads call for Olympics to kick out Iran
World Players Association executive director Brendan Schwab says there must be sporting consequences for the execution of wrestler Navid Afkari.
- by Chris Barrett