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First COVID case at Paris Olympics: Australian water polo player isolated

An unnamed member of the Australian water polo team has been quarantined at the ongoing Paris Olympics following a positive COVID test result, as confirmed by Anna Meares, the head of the nation's Olympic contingent, on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Australian water polo Olympians test positive to COVID

Two Australian women's water polo players have tested positive to COVID-19 ahead of the Olympics.

AAP

Australian team briefed on alleged Paris sexual assault

Australian team chef de mission Anna Meares says the report of a tourist being attacked in Paris is horrific.

AAP

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At 14, Covell could make Olympic history in Paris

Chloe Covell is a 14-year-old with an uncommon teenager's mindset that has helped to make her a street skateboarding Olympic medal contender.

AAP

Bullied, belittled but indisputably brilliant: how Victoria Pendleton survived everything – and became a cycling legend

She’s one of Britain’s greatest ever athletes – yet has often felt like a failure and fraud. She talks about her Olympic golds, the misery that came with them, and the joy she has found since she retired

The Guardian - UK

Fox sisters' Olympic milestone is poignant for Meares

Jessica and Noemie Fox's first Olympics together in canoeing is an emotional reminder for Australian team boss Anna Meares about her own sisterly near-miss.

AAP

Toast, Thai curry and hot chips: what Australian Olympic athletes eat before they compete – and how they feast after

Some athletes chase light carbohydrates. Others seek pre-match comfort lasagne. And in Paris, one Olympian will be eating ‘way too much’ of the local cuisine

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Dress rehearsal readies Fox for hectic Games opening

Jessica Fox has trialled staying up late and then simulating competition the next day to ensure she can take part in the Olympic opening ceremony.

AAP

Olympic wheel turns for Meares to chef de mission role

Two-time Olympic cycling gold medallist Anna Meares knew soon after retiring from competition she wanted to be chef de mission of the Australian team.

AAP

Olympic chef de mission Anna Meares: ‘I’m getting the same almost physical response as when I was an athlete’

After the initial freedom of retirement, the Australian cycling great faced a perfect storm of anxiety, personal loss and grief. Now she’s found her perfect job

The Guardian - AU

Meares satisfied with Paris security ahead of Olympics

Australia's Olympic team boss Anna Meares is confident security plans by the French authorities will keep athletes safe after riots broke out in Paris.

AAP

'Doping a part of sport': Meares keeps faith in WADA

Australia's Olympic Team boss Anna Meares says she remains confident in the World Anti-Doping Agency in the wake of the Chinese swimming controversy.

AAP

Third-largest Australian overseas Olympic team named

Monday's 55 athletics selections finalises the Australian team for the Paris Games - the third-biggest for an overseas Olympics.

AAP

Noemie completes Fox family Olympic selection

Noemie Fox, the younger sister of Olympic canoe champion Jessica, has been officially selected to compete in Paris, with her mum and dad former Olympians.

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Olympic, Paralympic flagbearers feted by prime minister

A group of Australian Olympic and Paralympic flagbearers have been feted by the prime minister after a funding boost from the federal government.

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Australian track team head into unknown at Olympics

Grace Brown on the road and the men's team sprint on the track are the key medal prospects among the first Australian cyclists confirmed for the Paris Olympics.

AAP

Australia on cusp of greatest Olympic Games of all

Just one month until the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, Australia's chef de mission Anna Meares is bullish about the spread of potential medallists.

AAP

Meares relishing Paris Games flag bearers appointments

For new Australian Olympic team chef de mission Anna Meares, appointing the two opening ceremony flag bearers is a big perk of the job.

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Australians keeping watchful eye on Seine water quality

Australian Olympic team chef de mission Anna Meares notes if competition goes ahead in the River Seine as planned, try stopping competitors from taking part.

AAP

Morseu removed from Olympic role after conviction

Australian Olympic Committee officials had no idea colleague Danny Morseu was facing an assault charge until last week's conviction.

AAP

Five more sailors added to Australia's Olympic team

Five more sailors have been confirmed in Australia's Paris Olympic team, including four who will debut in Marseilles, where the Games sailing will be held.

The Guardian - AU

Paris security fears played down as Australia reveals Olympics uniform with 100 days to go

Anna Meares says she is confident France can provide safe Games for athletes and fans

AAP

Titmus on track as Paris swim uniform revealed

Defending Olympic freestyle champion Ariarne Titmus is pleased with her progress as Australia's aquatic uniform was revealed ahead of this year's Paris Games.

AAP

Paris Olympic ceremony changes a positive: Australia

Australia's Olympic chef de mission Anna Meares says it's a positive that organisers of the Paris Games are changing plans for the opening ceremony.

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Indigenous art takes pride of place on Olympic uniforms

Indigenous artwork is taking pride of place on Australia's uniforms for the Olympic Games in Paris starting in late July.

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