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IBF steps aside as Karrie takes Olympics captaincy

IBF steps aside as Karrie takes Olympics captaincy

Ian Baker-Finch was almost the perfect fit as the first Australian captain of our Olympic golf team when the sport returned in Rio and then again in Tokyo. And the next captain, Karrie Webb, could be an even better option. 25 Mar 2022
Australia Winter Olympics gold-medal drought ended by Jakara Anthony

Australia Winter Olympics gold-medal drought ended by Jakara Anthony

Australian women's moguls skier Jakara Anthony has ended a 12-year Winter Olympics gold-medal drought for Australia. Three other Aussies also competed in this event this past week. 7 Feb 2022
Updated: Australia's Olympic curling pioneers get two wins after 'late reprieve'

Updated: Australia's Olympic curling pioneers get two wins after 'late reprieve'

Australia's first ever Olympic curlers were given a 'late reprieve' allowing them to continue in their Olympic journey. Tahli Gill and partner Dean Hewitt made history in their trailblazing campaign, registering a first Australian Olympic curling win before beating the reigning Olympic champion. 7 Feb 2022
Tess Coady wins Australia's first medal at the Beijing Olympics

Tess Coady wins Australia's first medal at the Beijing Olympics

Australia's Tess Coady has won the first ever Australian medal in snowboard slopestyle making history alongside fellow antipodean snowboarder, Kiwi Zoi Sandwoski-Synnott. 6 Feb 2022
Australia join diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympic Games in Beijing

Australia join diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympic Games in Beijing

Australia have announced that they will join the United Kingdom and the United States in a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. While no Australian officials will attend, athletes will participate in the upcoming games. 9 Dec 2021
Matildas' new Serie A star announces international retirement

Matildas' new Serie A star announces international retirement

It has been a busy 24 hours for former Matildas star Aivi Luik. Not only did she announce her retirement from international play, but also the beginning of a new chapter with Serie A side Pomigliano. 22 Aug 2021
Popov relishing Women's Open defence

Popov relishing Women's Open defence

Sophia Popov has embraced her status as the defending champion at the AIG Women's Open at Carnoustie, saying she is ready to build on last year's fairy tale triumph. 18 Aug 2021
Familiar feelings for Hannah at Carnoustie

Familiar feelings for Hannah at Carnoustie

Perth and Mount Lawley Golf Club are a long way from Carnoustie, where the AIG Women’s Open takes place this week. But that hasn’t stopped Hannah Green from feeling somewhat at home upon the famed linksland. 17 Aug 2021
Ashok celebrated by all of India after fourth in Tokyo

Ashok celebrated by all of India after fourth in Tokyo

India’s Aditi Ashok agonisingly missed an historic medal in women’s golf at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 on Saturday as she was celebrated at home with tributes led by the country’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind. 7 Aug 2021
Korda’s golden season continues as Inami sees silver lining

Korda’s golden season continues as Inami sees silver lining

On a day of multiple twists and turns, it was the resiliency of American Nelly Korda that ultimately secured her place in history as an Olympic gold medallist. 7 Aug 2021
Aussie pair eye Paris as Green comes up just short

Aussie pair eye Paris as Green comes up just short

Hannah Green’s medal challenge never quite materialised till late during the final round in Tokyo, when a weather delay halted her momentum. 7 Aug 2021
Feng not retiring just yet after missing a medal

Feng not retiring just yet after missing a medal

China’s Shanshan Feng fell a few shots shy of winning a second Olympic medal in golf for her country after signing off with a four-under 67 in the women’s competition on Saturday. 7 Aug 2021
Gallery: Women's Olympics Final Round

Gallery: Women's Olympics Final Round

Despite the weather predicted to shorten the Women's Olympic Competition, 72-holes were completed at Kasumigaseki with World No.1 Nelly Korda emerging with gold. Here are the best images from the final round. 7 Aug 2021
Gold Medal Bag: Nelly Korda – Women's Olympic Competition

Gold Medal Bag: Nelly Korda – Women's Olympic Competition

Nelly Korda made it an American double on the golf gold medal front on Saturday. The World No.1 joining Xander Schauffele on the top of the podium with her fourth consecutive round in the 60s. Take a look inside her winning bag. 7 Aug 2021
Korda retains lead while Green rises into medal contention

Korda retains lead while Green rises into medal contention

So, the long and short of the women’s Olympic golf competition heading into Saturday’s final round at Kasumigaseki Country Club is this: American Nelly Korda and Aditi Ashok of India. 6 Aug 2021
Korda scorches, Green rises in Tokyo heat

Korda scorches, Green rises in Tokyo heat

Following a day of more scorching temperatures, torrid rounds and a potential game-changing storm on the horizon, the fate of the women’s Olympic golf tournament is as unpredictable as the men’s seven-way bronze medal playoff was on Sunday. 5 Aug 2021