Chip Le Grand
Chip Le Grand is The Age’s chief reporter. He writes about national affairs, sport and crime, with a particular focus on Melbourne.
Two gold in 118 minutes: The French super-fish who overshadowed Australia
To understand the noise beneath the roof of the Paris swimming stadium, you need to think back to what it was like when Ian Thorpe dived into the Sydney Olympic pool.
- by Chip Le Grand
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Paris 2024
The swimmer and her dodgy Quarter Pounder: Inside the latest Chinese doping scandal
It is hypocritical for anyone who welcomes Shayna Jack’s involvement in Paris to begrudge Tang Muhan’s participation.
- by Chip Le Grand
‘Are you scared of China?’: Doping suspicion turns the Paris pool into a well of mistrust
At the start of the Paris Games, a gulf exists between the athletes who have come here to compete and the organisation responsible for keeping sport clean.
- by Chip Le Grand
Within a ring of steel, Israelis and Malians share a joyous two hours
The French capital was prepared for a riot when Israeli athletes competed for the first time in Paris. Then a soccer match broke out.
- by Chip Le Grand and Marta Pascual Juanola
Paris security ramped up for Israel soccer match as Gaza tensions rise
Israel’s Olympic athletes are under 24-hour protection after a French MP declared they are not welcome in Paris.
- by Chip Le Grand and Marta Pascual Juanola
‘Brisbane is not a hillbilly town’: Olympics boss says 2032 Games are ahead of schedule
Andrew Liveris has moved to reassure Olympic stakeholders in Paris that Brisbane 2032 will deliver a spectacular Games.
- by Chip Le Grand
Nine’s Olympic staff attacked in Paris during attempted robbery; police investigate alleged gang rape
The assault came after Australian athletes were warned not to wear their uniforms while out in Paris following the alleged rape of a 25-year-old Australian woman over the weekend.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola, Jordan Baker and Chip Le Grand
These are the athletes tipped to fuel Australia’s record Olympic medal haul
If the latest predictions prove accurate, Australia’s Olympic team in Paris will set a new high watermark for medals won at the Games.
- by Chip Le Grand
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Paris 2024
‘Not what the Olympics is about’: Sport integrity chief laments doping cloud over Paris 2024
Outgoing Sport Integrity Australia boss David Sharpe says athletes need clarity about the case of the Chinese swimmers before they trust the anti-doping system.
- by Chip Le Grand
‘Should have been IOC president’: Gosper remembered for his profound impact
A long-time International Olympic Committee member, Kevan Gosper was also the inaugural chairman of the Australian Institute of Sport from 1980.
- by Chip Le Grand
Broadcasting doyenne accused of anti-Jewish hate speech
Former SBS newsreader Mary Kostakidis has been accused of racial vilification. Zionist Federation of Australia chief executive Alon Cassuto has filed a complaint against her.
- by Chip Le Grand