The Latest Breaking News from Olympics

Sydney academic looking to break her way into Olympics

University lecturer Rachael Gunn plans to let her "body take over" at the Oceania Breaking Championships as she puts her best foot forward for an Olympic tilt.

AAP · Oct 26, 2023

Beer belly wrestling and ‘evading arrest’ obstacle course set for inaugural Florida Man Games

It ain’t the Olympics, but a group of Floridians plan to host competitions themed according to the collective antics of the beer-loving, gator-possessing, rap-sheet heavy, mullet-wearing social media phenomenon known as “Florida Man.”

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski and husband Todd Kapostasy welcome baby via surrogate

Olympic figure skating gold medalist Tara Lipinski and her husband, Todd Kapostasy, have welcomed a daughter through a surrogate after several years of infertility

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Cricket? Lacrosse? Netball? The new sports that might make it to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games

At the International Olympic Committee’s recent session in Mumbai, India it officially ratified five sports being added to the existing 28 core sports for the 2028 Los Angeles summer games.

The Conversation · Oct 24, 2023

How Olympic cities are selected | Explained

India joins five other countries in race for 2036 Olympics. New process focuses on flexibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. India yet to decide city/cities for hosting. Mexico only one to have hosted before. Other potential bidders include Egypt, Seoul, China, Qatar, Hungary, Italy, Denmark, Canada and Germany. India has hosted several…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Mary Lou Retton in ‘recovery mode’ after hospital stay for pneumonia

The family disclosed earlier this month that Retton — who became the first American female gymnast to win the Olympic all-around title at the 1984 Los Angeles Games — was “fighting for her life” and unable to breathe on her own.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 24, 2023

Sarabjot wins bronze and India's eighth Paris Olympics quota place

Sarabjot Singh won a bronze medal and sealed a Paris Olympics quota place for India in men’s 10m air pistol, while junior women’s shooter in the category, Sainyam, clinched gold at the ongoing Asian Shooting Championship in Changwon, Korea on Tuesday.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Emma Finucane happy to drop ‘underdog’ tag in pursuit of Olympic glory in Paris

The 20-year-old Welshwoman shocked herself when she took the women’s individual sprint title in Glasgow in August.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

India drives cricket’s Olympic inclusion, but minnows hope to hitch a ride

Smaller countries hope cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics can be a game changer for the sport.

Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023

Matildas fever hits Perth ahead of Olympic qualifiers

The Matildas will be aiming to take the next step towards booking a spot for the Paris Olympics when they take on Iran, Taiwan and the Philippines in Perth.

AAP · Oct 23, 2023