Sport

Anne Hidalgo wanted to prove the point that the Seine was safe and ready to be swam in, less than ten days out from the Paris Olympic Games. 

France has banned its female athletes from wearing the hijab while competing in the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics in Paris.

Former pro-cyclist Kate Veronneau is determined to increase the visibility of women’s sport with the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

Serena Williams has poked fun at a controversial NFL player during a tribute to women’s sports at the ESPY Awards in LA

For Katrina Gorry, motherhood has reignited her passion for the game and brought newfound purpose to her life.

Here’s a rundown of 14 female Olympians, from around the world, about to achieve big sporting feats in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Ellie Cole’s proudest moments have been the times she’s overcome a personal challenge or advocated for people with disability.

German strongwoman Sandra Bradley has become the first woman to lift a famous 154kg stone in Iceland.

Australian-based Afghan athlete Kimia Yousofi has been selected for her third Olympic Games for the 100m sprint event.

One of Australia’s greatest athletes Madison de Rozario explains how we can better support young women in sport so they can reap the benefits.

Jessica Hull has broken an Australian and Oceania record in the 1500m race by more than 5 seconds, just weeks out from the Paris Olympics. 

Sydney’s Inner West Council has recognised the cycling achievements of 81-year-old Margaret McLachlan nearly 60 years after she first broke a number of records that have never been officially acknowledged.