Paris Olympics 2024 – Day 2 as it happened:Jessica Fox wins kayak gold;Matildas defeat Zambia 6-5;Ariarne Titmus qualifies fastest for 200m freestyle final

Paris Olympics 2024 – Day 2 as it happened:Jessica Fox wins kayak gold;Matildas defeat Zambia 6-5;Ariarne Titmus qualifies fastest for 200m freestyle final

Ariarne Titmus’s swimming program rolls on with a huge clash against Mollie O’Callaghan,while champion canoeist Jess Fox eyes the gold medal that’s always eluded her. Follow live.

  • byChris Paine,Rob Harris andChloe Saltau

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The women’s 200m freestyle is impossible to predict. Now it’s Arnie’s to lose — but only just

The women’s 200m freestyle is impossible to predict. Now it’s Arnie’s to lose — but only just

The two fastest women in the world will meet again in a blockbuster final.

  • byChloe Saltau
Emma McKeon’s reaction to her record sixth gold medal speaks volumes about the champion

Emma McKeon’s reaction to her record sixth gold medal speaks volumes about the champion

She has won more gold medals – and more medals of any colour – than any other Australian. But the humble champion isn’t one to hunt milestones.

  • byRoger Vaughan
Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates:Ariarne Titmus wins gold v Katie Ledecky,4x100m freestyle relay gold and Winnington silver

Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates:Ariarne Titmus wins gold v Katie Ledecky,4x100m freestyle relay gold and Winnington silver

In case you needed another reason to get excited,Australia is now leading the Olympics. It’s that magical moment Aussie fans always barrack for. Follow live.

  • byChris Paine,Chloe Saltau andRob Harris
The day a goofy girl from Lonnie conquered the Parisian pool – and sealed a golden legacy

The day a goofy girl from Lonnie conquered the Parisian pool – and sealed a golden legacy

With two gold and two silver from four finals,Australia – in more than a century of Olympic success in the pool – has rarely had a day like this.

  • byRob Harris
Titmus seals greatness by winning ‘race of the century’ in Paris

Titmus seals greatness by winning ‘race of the century’ in Paris

The Australian champion blitzes her north American rivals to win Australia’s first gold in the pool of the Paris Games.

  • byChloe Saltau
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Flawless foursome:Australian women win fourth consecutive relay gold

Flawless foursome:Australian women win fourth consecutive relay gold

Australia’s women have won an unprecedented fourth consecutive 4x100m freestyle relay title in Paris.

  • byChloe Saltau
She’ll face the GOAT and a very fast upstart. Can Ariarne Titmus beat them?

She’ll face the GOAT and a very fast upstart. Can Ariarne Titmus beat them?

In Paris,the women’s 400 metres freestyle final will be one of the Games’ most anticipated races:not least for world-record holder Ariarne Titmus.

  • byAmanda Hooton
Clashes of the titans:The 10 showdowns and rivalries that will define Paris 2024

Clashes of the titans:The 10 showdowns and rivalries that will define Paris 2024

There have been some incredible clashes in Olympic history and rivalries that remain strong through the years. Here are the top ten to keep on eye on in Paris.

  • byMarnie Vinall
Titmus v Ledecky:Get ready for the race of the century

Titmus v Ledecky:Get ready for the race of the century

Ariarne Titmus,Katie Ledecky and Canadian teen sensation Summer McIntosh are set to light up the Paris night in a swim for the ages.

Swimming coach spared axe over helping Korean rival – months after he was told not to
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Swimming coach spared axe over helping Korean rival – months after he was told not to

An email obtained by this masthead reveals that Australian coaches,including Michael Palfrey,were warned four months ago about links to foreign athletes.

  • byTom Decent