The greatest Aussie team of all? Four sure
Our 4x100m freestyle women may be crowned Australia’s greatest Olympic team of all if they manage a fourth Olympic title in succession writes JULIAN LINDEN.
Swimming
Magnussen: Why it’s so unfair to send our Olympians home early
The ridiculous athletes’ village ban raises many issues for the team and athletes, things which may not have been anticipated by the Australian Olympic Committee.
Titmus, Ledecky, McIntosh set for race of the century
The best swimming race at the Tokyo Olympics is shaping up to be even better in Paris. But instead of two bona fide superstars going head to head, this time there’s three with a rising star.
Olympic race of the century? It’s in the lap of three 400m gods
One is the cocky boss of the pool deck, the Australian defending Olympic champion. One is the more sedate seven-time US gold medallist. And the third is the Canadian teen sensation itching to ambush her more illustrious rivals.
Interactive: Meet Australia’s 2024 Olympic team
The Australian Olympic team is ready to chase gold as the Paris Games officially start on Saturday morning. Meet every Aussie athlete and see which athletes hail from your local area with our interactive map.
Cody Simpson’s touching Olympics act
After his dream of making the Aussie Olympics swim team was dashed, Cody Simpson raced into the studio to create something inspiring.
Swim coach learns his fate after Korea drama
Australian swimming coach Michael Parley has had his fate decided in the wake of his controversial remarks during an interview.
Why ‘unAustralian’ swim coach will stay on with Dolphins in Paris
Embattled Australian swim coach Michael Palfrey has been spared the guillotine but faces an unhappy welcome when he gets back home.
‘UnAustralian’ coach could be sent home
An Australian swimming coach has landed in hot water over bizarre comments made during a poolside interview ahead of the Olympics.
Revealed: Australia’s 12 best gold medal chances in the pool
It’s been called Australia’s best Olympic swim team ever but can they convert that potential into gold? These are the 12 events where the Dolphins have their best shots at gold medals.
WADA ‘failed’: Aussie star whacks anti-doping body over China
Drug officials trying to defend accepting a Chinese explanation that 23 swimmers were positive from food contamination keep hitting criticism from clean athletes who aren’t buying it.
‘Were they training clean’: Ledecky plunges into Chinese doping row
The world doping authority is doing its best to extinguish the furore around the Chinese doping scandal but clean athletes like US swim star Katie Ledecky are having none of it.
Under Ledecky’s skin again? US star refuses to say Titmus’ name
Katie Ledecky’s rivalry with Ariarne Titmus has ignited once again after the US great’s apparent snub of our Australian Olympic champion.
Drug testing blitz on Chinese swimmers revealed
An eye-opening level of extra scrutiny is being applied to the Chinese swim team ahead of the Paris Olympic Games, despite the acquittal of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive to a prohibited heart drug prior to Tokyo.
Officials play down ‘pressure’ for gold as Dolphins arrive in Paris
The Dolphins are in Paris and the first message they received was one of support, acknowledging the pressure that is about to envelope what looms as Australia’s greatest swim team in history.
Ford vs. Wickham: Story behind one of swimming’s great mysteries revealed
One of Australian swimming’s longest and most divisive mysteries has finally been solved, almost half a century after the rumoured feud erupted between Tracey Wickham and Michelle Ford.
Kaylee’s genius nemesis intent on ruining Australia’s grand plans
Australia’s swimming team stands on the brink of a record haul of medals, but one American could derail their grand ambition to be the No.1 nation in the world.
The famous Olympic families powering Australia’s medal hopes
The Australian swimming team has always referred to itself as one big, happy family. But at Paris, those family ties will run deeper than ever with four second-generation Olympic swimmers.
Swimming legend demands ‘fair fight’ amid Chinese doping saga
British swimming legend Adam Peaty has plunged head first into the Chinese doping scandal that threatens to overshadow the Paris Olympics, questioning whether we will see a ‘fair fight’.
Documentary raises fresh questions about Chinese doping saga
A new documentary has revealed a fresh twist in the Chinese doping saga that has rocked the world of swimming and sport around the globe.
‘I have the potential to win’: First-time Olympian’s bold claim
Ahead of his debut at this week’s Paris Games, rising Australian swim star Flynn Southam reveals why he FINALLY feels ready to fulfil his Olympic dream.
Chinese doping saga threatens to erode trust, says SIA chief
David Sharpe is leaving his post as chief executive of Sport Integrity Australia, and in light of the Chinese swimming drugs scandal which has dominated sporting headlines in recent months, he has a parting message.
Winnington: Why Paris will be a Games to remember
Elijah Winnington doesn’t have fond memories of Tokyo, as his first Olympics experience didn’t pan out the way he hoped, but he is optimistic Paris will be a Games to remember.
Titmus goes from hunter to hunted, not that it worries her
In Tokyo, three years ago, it was a case of chasing down the great Katie Ledecky and proving herself on the Olympic stage. At Paris, the wheel has turned completely for Ariarne Titmus.
Olympic officials pay honorary visit to grave of champion Australian
Australian Olympic officials have paid a visit to the grave of remarkable Australian, swimming champion and advocate and war hero, Cecil Healy in the French countryside of Assevillers.
‘Amazing journey’: Cody Simpson reflects as Olympic fairytale falls short
The Hollywood script of former popstar Cody Simpson putting a lucrative music career on hold to chase an Olympic dream sadly did not end in glory.
‘How many beans do you spill’: inside motivating Arnie and Mollie
Dean Boxall’s star pupils Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan are also rivals, which makes the job of motivator and tactician all the more complex writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
Swim team to escape Aussie ‘noise’ for big budget Euro camp
The Australian Dolphins are set to embark on an extended pre-Olympic camp, with plans for the entire team to fly to France three days after trials wrap.
O’Callaghan wins the ‘race of the century’
Mollie O’Callaghan has prevailed in the 100 metres freestyle, Shayna Jack gained her redemption and Emma McKeon will not defend her Olympic gold medal won in Tokyo. Recap all the action from night five.
McKeon won’t defend gold in Olympic stunner
Emma McKeon won’t defend her Olympic title in Paris after an all-time classic 100m freestyle race completed Shayna Jack’s redemption story.
Dual Paralympian excited for future stars as team announced
Rowan Crothers is stoked to be heading to his third Paralympics but the swimmer is even more excited about the impact the surge in popularity of the Games will have on the next generation.
Legend’s Olympics dream dashed by 0.01
Cate Campbell’s bid for Olympic history might be over after she was dealt some cruel heartbreak in the closest race at the Aussie trials.
McKeown and Titmus in race for Olympic immortality
Kaylee McKeown again challenged the world record line for the third time this week, in the 200 metres backstroke, but there is also race in the court of public opinion that she has joined contested with her Australian teammate Ariarne Titmus. And Cody Simpson too little, too late.
Qualifying farce: Cutthroat policy shattering Aussie dreams
What should have been a week of celebration for Australia’s fastest swimmers has been marred by a cold-hearted selection policy that has ruined the dreams of a number of Olympic hopefuls.
Quicker than Spitz: Arnie and Mollie’s incredible historical swim
The record-breaking 200 metres freestyle times set by Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan at the Australian trials would have beaten the then-world record time of a men’s swimming legend.
From Stanthorpe to Paris: Ben Armbruster’s dream becomes a reality
It was meant to be a test run – a chance to clear out his nerves – instead Ben Armbruster shocked everyone, including his mum and longtime coach – locking in his Olympic spot in an event he didn’t even train for.
Costly blunder: Why Cody Simpson’s Games-worthy swim doesn’t count
Former pop star Cody Simpson delivered the swim of his life — producing a time that was good enough to secure him a position on the Australian Olympic team for the Paris Games. But it doesn’t count.
‘Massive shock’: Cody in huge off-air drama
There has been a bittersweet twist in Cody Simpson’s bid to make the Paris Olympics at the Aussie swim trials, but was it too little, too late?
‘Very taxing’: Titmus says no to social media
Mass messages of support following a world record demonstrate the love Australia has for Ariarne Titmus. But for the 23-year-old Olympic champion, such support creates noise and a day – even a week of competition – without social media is no bad thing.
Injury almost cripples Olympic three-peat for Chalmers
A 100 metres freestyle win at the Australian Olympic swimming trials secured Kyle Chalmers a ticket to his third Games. But he almost didn’t make it to the starting blocks.
‘Serious and painful’: Legend in wheelchair
Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe has been spotted in a wheelchair arriving at the Olympic swimming trials in Brisbane.
Cody Simpson’s agonising wait at swim trials
Cody Simpson will have one last chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics after he narrowly missed out on a final at the Aussie swim trials.
The defeat that has sparked fire in Stubblety-Cook ahead of Paris
Zac Stubblety-Cook says that losing his World Record was exactly what he needed ahead of Paris, where he hopes to defend his Olympic glory and get back his World Record title.
Simpson’s Paris dream hanging by a thread after missing freestyle final
Cody Simpson will be putting all his efforts into the 100m butterfly to secure his ticket to Paris, after he failed to lock in a finals spot in the hotly contested 100m freestyle at trials.
Forgotten star etches name in record books
Cameron McEvoy has claimed a remarkable slice of history at the Olympic swimming trials as he looks to break a 36-year drought.
Shayna Jack’s swimming nightmare is over
Shayna Jack is off to the Paris Olympics, realising her swimming dream after considering not returning to the pool in the wake of her ban.
‘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”.
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.
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