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Olympics chiefs play down Covid fears as first athletes test positive

The Australia water polo team reported two players had tested positive ahead of the Paris Games

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024

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 · Jul 23, 2024

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 · Jul 23, 2024

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

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2024

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 · Jul 21, 2024

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 · Jul 20, 2024

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 · Jul 19, 2024

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 · Jul 10, 2024

'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 · Jul 10, 2024

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 · Jul 8, 2024