Tag: Olympic

Thorpe says he almost quit the sport at 17 after achieving everything he dreamed of

Aussie Olympic legend Ian Thorpe reveals why he almost retired aged just 17 as he tells all about coming out of the closet – and gives advice to gay AFL players who want to go public

By Jacky
Alexandra Paul, 31, her husband and former skating partner, Mitchell Islam, and their baby boy are pictured in a family photo, who died in a fatal accident on Tuesday afternoon.

Alexandra Paul dead: Olympic figure skater, 31, dies in Canada pile-up that baby son Charlie survived

By Jacky
Skate Canada says former Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul killed in car crash | CBC Sports

CBC Sports reports that Alexandra Paul, a former Olympic figure skater, tragically killed in a car accident according to Skate Canada.

By Jacky
Football Australia are considering moving the Matildas Olympic qualifier in October to a larger stadium due to anticipated ticket demand (pictured, captain Sam Kerr)

Matildas fans divided by plans for a big change to the World Cup stars’ homecoming match as Sam Kerr and her teammates chase their Olympic dream

By Merry
Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe (pictured) sells his Woolahra home for $3.7 million

Ian Thorpe sets up his Woollahra unit for $3.7 million as retired Olympic champion ‘downsizes’

By Merry
Steven Bradbury has revealed how he saved four teenage girls who were drowning last year

Steven Bradbury relives the moment he rescued four drowning teenage girls as Olympic cult hero is honoured for act of heroism

By Jacky
This Gen Z Fil-Brit Boxer Is Determined To Win PH's First Olympic Boxing Gold Medal

This Gen Z Fil-Brit boxer is determined to clinch the PH’s first Olympic gold in boxing

By Merry
Canada's women's rugby 7s team welcomes Aussie push ahead of Olympic qualifier | CBC Sports

CBC Sports: Australia’s Challenge Embraced by Canada’s Women’s Olympic Rugby 7s Team

By Jacky
Matilda fans were left stranded at Sydney's Olympic Park station after a crushing defeat in the Women's World Cup semi-final (pictured)

Matildas fans left stranded at Sydney Olympic Park following crushing World Cup defeat to England with ‘no trains coming or going’

By Jacky
Former Olympic swimmer Helen Smart died 'suddenly' aged 43 after retiring from sport to become manager

Former Team GB Olympic swimmer Helen Smart dies ‘suddenly’ aged 43

By Jacky
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