Australia 2024 Olympics

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Australia Makes Waves at Paris 2024: Gold Rush or Gladiators?

Ariarne Titmus - Australian Olympic Athletes - Matildas - Medal Tally - Paris 2024 Olympics - Sports Achievements

Australia dominates the first days of the Paris Olympics – check out how our athletes are smashing records and stealing the spotlight!

The Paris 2024 Olympics have kicked off with a spectacular display of athletic prowess, and Australia is in the fast lane! On Day One, the Aussie athletes wowed audiences and shattered records, taking the top position on the medal tally. Leading the charge was swimming star Ariarne Titmus, who not only defended her 400m freestyle title but left competitors in her wake, showcasing that “Aussie spirit” is alive and thriving in the City of Lights! While it seems our swimmers were trying to outdo the Eiffel Tower, the Matildas and Hockeyroos were equally determined to bring home the glory on land.

As the competition heated up on Day Two, fans were left buzzing with excitement. Anticipation was in the air as Australia eyed more medals in the pool, while our athletes took to the fields. The full schedule was packed, featuring highlights from canoe slalom to soccer, demonstrating that no matter the sport, Australians are ready to take on the world! With Australia already leading the medal count and showcasing remarkable performances, you can almost hear the collective roar of pride echoing from the land down under.

With three golds and two silvers in hand by the end of Day Two, it's safe to say our Olympians are not just participating - they are dominating! As events unfolded, both fans and athletes were reminded that the greatness of sport goes beyond the medals; it’s about unity, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence. The medal count updates were as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride, making it impossible to look away from the action.

And just when you thought the excitement couldn’t get any better, don’t forget about the Harvey Norman Play of the Day kicking off shortly after the first day of competition. It highlights the best moments of the games and encourages Kiwi fans to cheer from across the Tasman. Who knows? You might even spot a garden gnome cheering for our athletes, but hopefully, without outpacing them!

Fun Fact: Did you know that the Australian swimming team has a long-standing reputation for breaking world records? They say there’s no water cooler talk quite like an Olympic swim-off!

Another interesting tidbit? The last time New Zealand and Australia faced off in the Olympics, it was in the spirit of friendly rivalry; expect nothing less at this year's games as both nations bring their A-game!

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Australian records and firsts - full list (Olympics)

Know which records Australian athletes have created and broken at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Full list.

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Olympic Games: Australians in action on day two in Paris (The Guardian)

Full schedule of Australia's hopes on the second day at Paris 2024 including swimming, canoe slalom, the Matildas and Hockeyroos.

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Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1: Australia tops medal tally, China comes ... (Business Today)

Australia's dominance was highlighted by their stellar performance in the pool, with Ariarne Titmus defending her 400m freestyle title and the women's ...

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Olympics medal tally: Here's the medal standings for Day Two of the ... (ABC News)

It's Day Two of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. So many events happening, we're keeping track of all the Australian medal winners for each day of competition.

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Harvey Norman Play of the Day (Australian Olympic Committee)

Starting on 28th July 2024 Australia time, following the first day of competition in Paris, and finishing on Monday 12th August 2024, celebrating the ...

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Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2: Australia eye more gold in the pool as ... (The West Australian)

Australia made a brilliant start to the Paris Games to finish day one top of the medal table. Is there another gold rush coming on day 2? Follow the best of ...

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2024 Olympics in Paris: medal count updates - who has won more ... (AS English)

Keep up to date with the latest medal table at the Paris Summer Olympics, today, Sunday July 28, 2024. Every gold, silver and bronze medal on day two.

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Australia top Olympics tally with three golds and two silvers (The Kathmandu Post)

Bag two gold medals in swimming and one in cycling.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: what you missed overnight in Australia on day ... (The Guardian)

Jess Fox delivered the sole medal for Australia – a fourth gold overall – while the Matildas live to fight another day after a scarcely believable comeback.

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Australia 6-5 Zambia: Matildas roar back from 5-2 down in Olympics ... (The Guardian)

Michelle Heyman scores winner for Australia in an all-time great Olympic match.

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China claim early lead as first Paris victors crowned: Olympic Medal ... (Fox Sports)

The first medals of the 2024 Paris Olympics have been awarded, with China taking the initial lead in the tally after early gold medals in the diving and ...

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Paris Olympics 2024 live: Matildas pull off the great escape to beat ... (ABC News)

Trailing Zambia 4-2 at half-time of a chaotic second game, the Matildas completed a stunning comeback to win 6-5 and keep their Olympics hopes alive.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Results: Recap ... (Nine)

Jess Fox, the Matildas and Emma McKeon take the headlines for Australia on day two of Paris 2024.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Barbra Banda makes history in 11-goal thriller ... (Olympics)

Banda has added yet another hat-trick to her Games tally, this time against Australia, etching her name into the Olympic history books.

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'Craziest ever': Insane comeback saves Matildas after 11-goal ... (Fox Sports)

'Craziest ever': Insane comeback saves Matildas after 11-goal Olympic mayhem.

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Australia come from behind in epic 6-5 win at 2024 Paris Olympics ... (CBSSports.com)

Banda's third goal marked her third hat trick at the Olympic Games in just five games, including two hattricks scored at the group stages of the pandemic- ...

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2024 Olympics: Australia produce sensational comeback in 11-goal ... (Her Football Hub)

A third Barbra Banda Olympic hat-trick wasn't enough for Zambia as Australia came from behind to win an almost unbelievable 11-goal thriller.

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Olympics schedule day three: Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O ... (ABC News)

Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O'Callaghan's 200m freestyle final will be a highlight for the Monday night into Tuesday morning schedule — here's all the action ...

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Olympic Games: Australians in action on day three in Paris (The Guardian)

Full schedule of Australia's hopes on the third day at Paris 2024 including swimming, basketball, hockey, tennis and boxing.

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Every Australian medal win so far at the 2024 Paris Olympics (GQ Australia)

Green and gold—lots of gold. Here, we bring you every one of Australia's standout moments from Paris 2024 so far.

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Paris Olympics 2024 Schedule: All the Australian athletes competing ... (Nine)

All eyes will be on the pool when Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O'Callaghan face off in the women's 200m freestyle final.

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Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 3 schedule highlights - Nine for ... (Nine for Brands)

Australia continues its run into the medal tally in a huge Day 3 of action of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.

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Matildas claim first Paris 2024™ victory in 11-goal thriller against ... (Matildas)

The Matildas have staged a nail-biting second-half comeback to defeat Zambia 6-5 in a pulsating ma.

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Paris Olympics 2024, Matildas vs Zambia opinion from Adam ... (Nine)

OPINION: They may have won the game but Australia's issues with women's football were laid bare in the goalfest.

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