olympics

Sam Kerr ready for Rio

Sam Kerr ready for Rio

After suffering a significant foot injury in November that caused her to miss over half a year of football, Matildas attacking weapon Sam Kerr is ready to be unleashed on Canada for Australia’s opening game at the Rio Olympics. 30 Jul 2016
'Matildas can create history'

'Matildas can create history'

Ahead of their first game in Brazil, Emily Van Egmond believes the Matildas can win an historic gold medal for Australia at the Rio Olympics. 29 Jul 2016
Rio 2016: Women in Gold

Rio 2016: Women in Gold

There are several very real hopes for gold among our female Olympians 21 Jul 2016
Carpenter living in dreamland

Carpenter living in dreamland

Sixteen-year-old Matilda Ellie Carpenter is still pinching herself that she will be travelling to the 2016 Rio Olympics after the 18-player Australian squad was announced this morning. 4 Jul 2016
Next stop Rio Olympics for our brilliant Matildas!

Next stop Rio Olympics for our brilliant Matildas!

While they're there, they may as well shoot for gold. 9 Mar 2016
Istanbul, Tokyo And Madrid's Olympic 2020 Bids

Istanbul, Tokyo And Madrid's Olympic 2020 Bids

The three cities in contention for the hosting rights of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics have submitted their bid books. 8 Jan 2013
Beckham: Olympic Experience Was So Rewarding

Beckham: Olympic Experience Was So Rewarding

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham said he was proud to have played a part in the 2012 Olympics. 24 Aug 2012
Mexico Revel In Olympic Glory

Mexico Revel In Olympic Glory

Mexico boss Luis Fernando Tena hailed his country's players as 'conquistadors' after stunning Brazil to win Olympic gold. 12 Aug 2012
Great Britain Crash Out, Brazil Charge On

Great Britain Crash Out, Brazil Charge On

Great Britain suffered penalty shootout heartbreak against South Korea to miss out on a place in the semi-finals at the London Olympics. 5 Aug 2012
Pearce Wants Gold For Players

Pearce Wants Gold For Players

Great Britain coach Stuart Pearce is targeting Olympic glory in a bid to be emulate his more illustrious fellow managers. 4 Aug 2012
Pierre de Fredy, Baron de Coubertin

Pierre de Fredy, Baron de Coubertin

De Coubertin had achieved his dream: once every four years, sports of all sorts coming together for the greatest show on Earth. 1 Aug 2012
Harry Meets Oz Swim Team

Harry Meets Oz Swim Team

Harry Kewell dropped by to see the Aussie swimmers in Manchester ahead of the Olympic Games. Pics by Getty Images. 23 Jul 2012
Bellamy Undeterred By Brazil Lesson

Bellamy Undeterred By Brazil Lesson

Following a friendly defeat to Brazil, Craig Bellamy believes the week ahead will be crucial to Great Britain's Olympic football hopes. 22 Jul 2012
Pre-Olympics Friendly: Team GB 0 Brazil 2

Pre-Olympics Friendly: Team GB 0 Brazil 2

Team GB were given a footballing lesson by Brazil in their Olympic Games warm-up match on Friday. 21 Jul 2012
Pearce Pleased With Local Support

Pearce Pleased With Local Support

Great Britain and Northern Ireland head coach Stuart Pearce said they have the fans' full support ahead of the 2012 Olympics football tournament. 21 Jul 2012
Pearce Impressed By Leader Giggs

Pearce Impressed By Leader Giggs

Great Britain coach Stuart Pearce has hailed the influence of his captain Ryan Giggs ahead of the Olympic Games in London. 15 Jul 2012