The world reaction to Kyle Chalmers’ gold medal-winning swim in Rio

HE’S the pride of South Australia but a whole nation erupted with pride and joy at Kyle Chalmers’ gold-medal-winning effort in the pool in Rio.

HE’S the pride of South Australia but a whole nation erupted with pride and joy at Kyle Chalmers’ gold-medal-winning effort in the pool in Rio.

News of Chalmers’ come-from-behind win was reported by major news outlets all over the world, and also inspired a flurry of congratulatory tweets from brands, organisations and politicians across Australia.

Some people, such as Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne, apparently were so overcome with emotion at Chalmers’ win, they found creative new ways to spell his surname (see below).

Here’s a selection of highlights from social media.