Australia Prepares for Brisbane 2032 Olympics

Australia has concluded its most successful Olympic campaign, securing a record 18 gold medals at the Paris 2024 Games. This achievement has heightened expectations for future competitions, particularly with the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Games and the Brisbane 2032 Games on the horizon. Legendary paddler Jess Fox has expressed her desire to compete in Los Angeles, which could create a competitive dynamic with her younger sister, Noemie, who won gold in the kayak cross event in Paris. The competition rules limit each country to one entrant in the kayak and canoe single events, making their rivalry particularly intriguing. Two-time gold medallist Keegan Palmer, now 22, has also set his sights on the Brisbane 2032 Games, where he will be 29. However, he acknowledges the challenge of maintaining his edge in the rapidly evolving sport of skateboarding. Meanwhile, a German-born Melburnian finished seventh in the boulder/lead discipline of sport climbing, which was split into two events in Paris, highlighting the sport's growing prominence since its introduction in Tokyo. Australia's youngest team member in Paris, 17-year-old Arisa Trew, shone brightly by winning gold in the skateboarding park discipline. Despite a challenging performance in the street event, fellow teen Covell remains committed to competing in Los Angeles 2028. With the potential addition of the vert discipline for Brisbane, skateboarding could become a significant source of medals for Australia in the future. In gymnastics, a 17-year-old athlete emerged as Australia's top competitor following Georgia Godwin's injury, marking a promising future for the sport. Her performance in Paris positions her as a key member of the swimming team in the years to come.