Kyle all grace in a 100m freestyle epic that lived up to the hype
Aussie Kyle Chalmers v American Caeleb Dressel. It’s the swimming rivalry that has been brewing since Chalmers won gold in Rio. In Tokyo the tables turned.
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Has Chalmers done enough to have a shot at gold?
Kyle Chalmers is through to the final of the Men’s 100m Freestyle, but he faces a big task to nab a medal.
Tears as Titmus silences USA and becomes an icon
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Aussie female rowers embrace piece of golden history
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