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George Papachristoforos just won bronze at the national championships, competing against shooters who've represented Australia at the Olympics. The 13-year-old is now the youngest member of Australia's shooting squad with his eyes on Brisbane 2032.
Australian Paralympic champion Benny Hance just smashed two world records at the Australian Open Championships, proving that dedication and joy create unstoppable momentum. The 25-year-old swimmer is rewriting the record books for intellectually impaired athletes.
Australian swimmer Sam Williamson's kneecap was "halfway up his thigh" after a freak gym accident, but six months later he was back in competition. His journey from devastating injury to hopeful comeback shows what determination and the right support can achieve.
Australian table tennis legend Melissa Tapper, who made history competing in both Olympic and Paralympic Games, is stepping into a new role to train the next generation of athletes. The trailblazer will guide future Olympians and Paralympians as an official national coach.
At just 21, Australia's Talia Gibson defeated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets at the Miami Open, continuing a breakthrough month that's launched her into tennis's top 100. The rising star is proving she belongs among the sport's elite.
Australian swimmer Sam Short shattered a Pro Swim Series record that stood for eight years, clocking 3:43.49 in the 400-meter freestyle. The world champion's performance moved him to second in global rankings this season.
Han Xu joined Perth Lynx mid-season and helped the team win 15 of 17 games while doubling arena attendance. The Chinese basketball sensation is inspiring a new generation of young Asian-Australian athletes.
Australia made history at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics as the nation's first-ever ski mountaineering athletes competed in the sport's Olympic debut. Phillip Bellingham and Lara Hamilton represented their country in "skimo," a grueling combination of climbing, skiing, and high-speed descents.
Australia's second-youngest Winter Olympian made history as 16-year-old Ally Hickman qualified for the women's snowboard slopestyle final. The rising star joins veteran aerialists Danielle Scott and Abbey Willcox in showcasing Australia's growing winter sports talent at Milano Cortina 2026.
Fighting through flu and a tough seeding run, 23-year-old Australian snowboarder Josie Baff delivered a stunning performance to claim gold in women's snowboard cross at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her victory by just 0.04 seconds marks Australia's second gold medal of the Games.
Two Australians will compete in skimo, an extreme winter sport making its Olympic debut in 2026. Despite equipment costs reaching $10,000 and training that leaves athletes "delirious," Phil Bellingham and Lara Hamilton are bringing this thrilling new sport down under.
Olympic champions Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham will carry Australia's flag at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Both moguls skiers are riding their best seasons in years heading into Milano Cortina.
Australia's soccer captain Sam Kerr is leading the Matildas in their quest to win the Women's Asian Cup again, 16 years after she won it as a 16-year-old. After battling through ACL surgery and 637 days off the field, she's back and ready to bring another title home.
Australian snowboarder Scotty James just matched a legendary record with his eighth X-Games gold medal, landing tricks never before seen in competition. Heading into next month's Winter Olympics, the 31-year-old is proving why he might finally claim that elusive Olympic gold.
West Australian tennis player Taylah Preston scored her first-ever Grand Slam victory at the Australian Open, defeating veteran Zhang Shuai in a thrilling comeback. Just weeks after losing to Zhang, the 20-year-old adjusted her game and triumphed on one of tennis's biggest stages.