Speed skater Yang Jingru tags onto the back of the pack in the women's 1000 metres race.

Skater's 'daring' tactic amasses 22 million views

She left commentators, camera operators, and her rival competitors stunned in a move that earned her gold and her teammate silver.

From left: Kaitlin Shave, Gout Gout and Ellie Carpenter.

'Frightening' sight in battle to fend off rival sports

A former Australian sprinting star casts her eyes across school athletics tracks and sees talent she describes as "mind-boggling".

Noemie Fox (left) and her older sister Jess.

Harsh reality exposed by Fox sister's Olympics goal

Noemie Fox is hoping to join her champion sister in Paris. A new event could lead to her finally snagging an Olympic berth.

Aussie Olympian reveals fresh injury concern

Australian high jumper Brandon Starc has revealed he's battling a hip injury ahead of Paris 2024, but says he's progressing.

Kamila Valieva

Fury at surprise twist in Russian teen's doping ban

Despite the disqualification of Kamila Valieva in a doping case, the Russian figure skating team still stands to finish on the podium.

The new Kookaburras jersey.

Why this Kookaburras jersey triggered desperate plea

A top Australian player has cried out to potential commercial partners some seven months out from the Paris Olympics.

Kamila Valieva

Russia fumes as gold medal stripped after teen's test

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was disqualified almost two years after the teen's doping case caused turmoil at the Beijing Games.

Lottie Lodge.

Aussie teen stars dazzle at Youth Olympics

Two Australian freestyle skiers shone at the Winter Youth Olympics over the weekend, winning medals in the dual moguls and freeski big air.

Australian discus ace Matt Denny in action at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest.

'Dangerous' Aussie tipped to topple giants at Olympics

Australian athletics world champion Tamsyn Manou has pinpointed discus ace Matt Denny as a Paris 2024 dark horse.

Matildas captain Sam Kerr (left) and vice-captain Steph Catley.

Tillies without Kerr: Next skipper's Olympics pledge

Steph Catley is expected to captain the Matildas in the likely absence of Sam Kerr at the Olympics. This is how their leadership styles differ.