Jessica Hull.

Aussie smashes world record in huge Paris statement

Jessica Hull has broken a world record for the first time in her career, taking down the women's 2000m mark at the Monaco Diamond League.

Jeb Silsbury.

Olympic coach withdraws as misconduct claims emerge

An Australian Olympic gymnastics coach has withdrawn just hours before departing for Paris following allegations of behavioural misconduct.

Steve Hooker.

Golden moment Steve Hooker achieved 60-year first

The Australian bounded down the runway, dug the pole in the box, soared high into the Beijing sky, and propelled himself over the bar.

Awkward Olympics truth exposed by Aussie stars

The contrast in reactions of Australia's Olympic golfers highlights the awkward reality of professional sports at the Games.

Steph Curry.

Curry's viral move in USA's scary Olympic statement

The showman put on a show in his debut with the US Olympic basketball team as they beat Canada in their exhibition opener.

Matthew Mitcham.

Aussie's all-time highest-scoring Olympic dive stuns

Matthew Mitcham snatched gold with the highest-scoring dive in Olympic history, stunning judges at the Beijing 2008 Games.

'I'll fight anyone': Scott's declaration after Hall maul

Curtis Scott demolished Barry Hall in the first round, declaring he'll fight "anyone" next. Sonny Bill Williams could be on the cards.

Lolo Jones.

'Numbing' moment superstar coughed up gold medal

One moment, Lolo Jones appeared to be powering to Olympic gold in the women's 100m hurdles. The next, her race was ruined.

Real reason Hockeyroos star was snubbed for Paris

Rosie Malone's omission from the Hockeyroos squad raised plenty of eyebrows. But Olympian Georgie Parker sees it differently.

Wang Shun.

'Credibility is crumbling': Fury as WADA cleared

An investigator backed the World Anti-Doping Agency's handling of a doping case involving 23 Chinese swimmers. The call has triggered more outrage.