‘Tears in my eyes’, ‘what a beast’: World explodes over our Arnie
The world has gone wild for Ariarne Titmus after she and Mollie O’Callaghan shattered the 200m freestyle world record in what is being called “the greatest race of all time”.
Swimming
Titmus breaks world record, McEvoy qualifies for fourth Games
Ariarne Titmus has broken the world record for the 200 metres freestyle. But so did Mollie O’Callaghan. And to round out the third night of the Australian Swimming Trials, Cameron McEvoy made a little bit of history.
O’Callaghan breaks down after defeat to Titmus
Mollie O’Callaghan had just broken the world record, but lost. In front of the camera, bravely speaking about how nervous she had been. Behind the curtain, heartbroken, writes TODD BALYM.
Redemption for Shayna Jack who qualifies for Paris
The 200m freestyle offered plenty of chances to qualify for Paris, and with relay spots up for grabs, Shayna Jack ended a journey filled with despair with a place on the plane.
Everyone left ‘speechless’ after WR swim
Ariarne Titmus has shattered the 200m freestyle record in one of the best match races of all time at the Aussie trials against Mollie O’Callaghan.
Teen prodigy wipes Leisel Jones from records
A record set by an all-time great way back at the 2000 Olympics has finally been broken in emphatic style by an emerging star.
Belt tightening: Brisbane brushes Olympic swimming dress rehearsal
Brisbane is set to buck the trend of Olympic cities hosting a major swimming event in the lead up to the Games. JULIAN LINDEN unpacks the impact of the state government’s belt tightening on the sport.
Work put on hold for Tasmanian to fulfil Olympic dream
Winning the men’s 200 metres freestyle final at the Australian Olympic trials now means Max Giuliani needs some time off from his part time job at Anaconda. But not without reaching “breaking point” so he could book his ticket to Paris.
Dad in tears over Aussie swim trials miracle
There were emotional scenes at the Aussie swim trials when a swimmer who fought off death qualified for Paris, leaving her parents in tears.
From six months in hospital, Alexa Leary now a Paralympian
A severe brain injury put a one-time rising triathlete in a hospital bed for half a year. Her parents prepared for the worst. Now Alexa Leary has defied the odds.
McKeown narrowly misses a world record again, O’Callaghan qualifies
Kaylee McKeown narrowly missed a world record in the 200m individual medley on night one, and went even closer in the 100m backstroke, but still no record. Full recap of finals on day two at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials.
Leisel Jones’ 24-year-old record broken by star of the future
Leisel Jones won an Olympic silver medal at 15 during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, and another 15-year-old has missed Paris qualification by just half a second, but breaking one of the great breaststroker’s records.
Rising swim star stuns at Olympic trials
Kaylee McKeown nearly broke her own world record at the Aussie swim trials, while a young freestyler booked his Olympic spot.
Titmus, McKeown each fall just short of world records
Ariarne Titmus came so close to breaking her own world time. She wasn’t to be outdone by Kaylee McKeown though. And Australia’s most successful Olympian is also on the plane to France. All the action from night one of finals at the Australia Olympic Swimming Trials.
History-making date set up by duel to rival Thorpe-Hackett
Elijah Winnington and Sam Short’s blockbuster battle at Australia’s Olympic Swimming Trials may well have set the stage for one of the most special days in Australian sport history.
‘Didn’t think I’d be here’: From eating disorder to Olympian
Lani Pallister has overcome a personal battle few athletes would have to encounter to carry on her family’s legacy and qualify for the Paris Olympic Games with champion backstroker Emily Seebohm playing an influential role.
‘Watch out’: Titmus blows world away
Ariarne Titmus has put her Olympic rivals on notice with a blistering 400m freestyle time on the opening night of the Aussie swim trials.
‘Mind-blowing’ truth in Aussie heartbreak
One event at this week’s Olympic swimming trials is bound to leave some stars disappointed, such is the depth in Australia’s female ranks.
‘Holy s***’: Titmus SMS changes history
Ariarne Titmus has for the first time divulged a private text message she was sent hours before she made history.
‘Too far’: Brutal reality for Cody emerges
It’s the biggest week of pop star Cody Simpson’s swimming career. It has not begun how he would have liked.
The Aussie gun who could genuinely dethrone Thorpedo
Sam Short is looking to achieve what no Australian ever has at the Paris Olympics, and has set his sights on one of Ian Thorpe’s greatest records. Recent history suggests his goals might just be within reach, writes TODD BALYM.
Magnussen: Why Cody Simpson won’t make the Olympic team
Cody Simpson has done everything he can to make the Australian Olympic team. But, as former world champion JAMES MAGNUSSEN writes, it won’t be enough to achieve his dreams.
Why marriage, children are no priority for superfish Bronte Campbell
She’s known her boyfriend since they were children and have been dating for more than seven years but swimming great Bronte Campbell is in no rush to take that next step in her relationship, not yet anyway.
Titmus’ ‘unfinished business’ after health scare puts life into perspective
Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus says she has ‘unfinished business’ on the world’s biggest stage as she comes back from a major health scare less than a year ago.
Legendary Aussie swim coach reveals plans to quit after Paris
The list of swimmers he has guided to the Olympic Games is substantial, and then there are the super stars who claimed multiple gold medals, all of whom owe a debt to Michael Bohl, writes JULIAN LINDEN.
Emily Seebohm reveals favourite date night spot
After setting her sights on a spot at the Paris Olympics, Emily Seebohm has revealed how she spends her time away from the gym and the pool.
Ledecky says faith in anti-doping system at ‘all-time low’
After doping-positive swimmers competed at Tokyo, swimming champion Katie Ledecky has called for the case to be reopened; saying faith in anti-doping measures “is at an all-time low”.
Artistic swim team genuine medal threat in Paris
Artistic swimming is not a discipline that is often associated with Olympic medals for Australia. That could change in Paris.
Rice opens up on ‘challenging relationship’
In a lengthy Instagram video, Olympic gold medallist Steph Rice has revealed intimate details about her ill-fated relationship.
Fourth time might be the charm for Kelly
Not many Paralympic swimmers win their first gold medal at their fourth attempt, especially after they’ve hit their 30s. But, then, Ahmed Kelly isn’t like most other swimmers. Find out why inside.
Aussie Olympic hero retires suddenly at 22
One of Australia’s heroes from the Tokyo Olympics her announced her retirement from swimming just months out from the Paris Games.
WADA reject Australia’s please explain over shifting ‘goalposts’
Australia has asked the question of WADA – in response to the positive drug tests returned by Chinese swimmers prior to the 2021 Olympic Games – whether the ‘goalposts’ have moved. JULIAN LINDEN reports.
‘Madame Butterfly’ turned DJ? Swim legend making up for lost time
Three-time Olympian Susie O’Neill won’t appear at the Olympics for the first time since 1992, with the 50-year-old taking on new adventures and ‘trying to do things that I haven’t done before.’
‘Was a mistake’: Former boss says WADA shouldn’t have trusted China
Former WADA boss David Howman says the current regime’s call to not challenge China’s decision to clear 23 swimmers who tested positive to TMZ ‘was a mistake’.
Matter of trust why WADA did not share acquittals of Chinese swimmers
WADA has yet again received criticism regarding their handling of the positive drug tests returned by 23 Chinese swimmers prior to the last Olympic Games in Tokyo, after another astonishing revelation. JULIAN LINDEN reports.
Superstar help to remove ‘offensive’ paintings
Billionaire Gina Rinehart has received some powerful backing in her bid to have two “offensive” portraits taken down.
Canadian teen sensation smashes world record
17-year-old Canadian Summer McIntosh has broken her own world record as she prepares for gold a gold medal assault in Paris.
World Aquatics not afraid to move open races if French fail to deliver
World Aquatics declare contingency plans are in place for Olympics open water races to be held at the Seine river if French officials fail to meet standards and clean up the filthy river.
Titmus’ heartbreaking Olympics ‘collapse’
Despite a stunning medal haul, swimming superstar Ariarne Titmus suffered a dramatic collapse away from the cameras.
Experts not able to review positive Chinese drug tests
The doping saga involving Chinese swimmers at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021 takes another turn with FINA And WADA each taking a hit.
‘I just collapsed’: Titmus’ incredible Tokyo revelation
Ariarne Titmus was Australia’s hero of the Tokyo Olympic Games but behind the scenes, she collapsed from total exhaustion. She reveals all in the latest En Route to Paris podcast.
WADA call extraordinary meeting over Chinese swimming scandal
With the Chinese swimming scandal threatening to boil over at the upcoming Paris Olympics, WADA has called an extraordinary meeting.
Aussie swim champion eyeing Olympics after shock health scare
Australian swimmer William Yang is chasing his Olympic dream after overcoming a life-threatening tumor. Read his story of resilience here.
‘Abandoned’: Olympian’s drug descent
A one-time golden boy of the pool could finally be released from prison after being labelled as a “trusted senior figure” of a meth supply ring.
French exile: Aussie swimmers to be booted from Olympic village
A swimming great has spoken out at the decision to kick Australia’s athletes out of the Olympic village and leave them facing the heartbreaking call of temporarily leaving the host city.
Boxall’s Brisbane-based Paris simulation goes swimmingly
How Australian swim coach Dean Boxall brought Paris to Brisbane for a perfect Games preparation, setting his athletes up for the extreme pressures that come with an Olympics campaign.
Aussie duo get Paris boost with Tokyo’s surprise champ in doubt
The Tunisian swimmer who surprised the world in Tokyo has revealed he is in doubt for the Paris Olympics, boosting the hopes of a star Australian duo.
Canadian star’s withdrawal hands Aussies major Olympic boost
Aussie swim star Ariarne Titmus’ hopes for another Olympic gold medal have strengthened, after Canadian teenage swimming sensation, Summer McIntosh withdrew from a marquee race in Paris.
The Matildas effect: How Brisbane 2032 can unite Australians
Cate Campbell believes the Brisbane Olympics can unite Australia with a Matildas style vibe and leave cultural legacies which will be celebrated for decades.
Calm the waters: How Woodhouse plans to reunite swimming
New Swimming Australia CEO Rob Woodhouse is hoping to reunite the sport in the country and reflect what our athletes do in the pool, off it. He speaks to JULIAN LINDEN to discuss how.
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