French twist: Paris comes to Queensland in Olympic shake-up
The Olympic Games are coming to Brisbane eight years early, with Dean Boxall transforming the suburb of Indooroopilly to prepare Australia’s swimmers to conquer Paris.
Swimming
WADA agrees to review Chinese doping case but critics say it’s not enough
Almost a week on from the story that rocked world sport, when Julian Linden first reported that many Chinese swimmers were allowed to compete at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics despite positive drug tests, WADA has acted. But is it enough?
The untold story of silent Australian protest against Chinese swimmers
Mack Horton’s stance against Sun Yang received widespread media coverage. But there was another protest more than 25 years earlier involving two of Australia’s best swimmers at the time, which has yet to receive any exposure, until now.
Simpson’s candid admission over McKeon
Cody Simpson has addressed partner Emma McKeon’s uncertain future after the Olympic hero’s recent shock confession.
Magnussen: Could our greatest Olympian be crowned in Paris?
This Olympic team will probably have our three most successful Olympians ever swimming in the same team. It’s important we don’t take it for granted, writes JAMES MAGNUSSEN.
China anti-doping agency to ‘actively co-operate’ with WADA audit
The Chinese anti-doping agency says it will co-operate with WADA’s audit into the case where 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine, but said USADA is spreading misinformation.
China drugs scandal takes huge twist
Anti-doping officials have caused fury after a move surrounding China’s drugs scandal that’s “pulling the wool over our eyes”.
‘I really can’t fail’: Cody Simpson upbeat about cloudy Olympics fate
The pop singer-turned-swimmer is remaining philosophical as he faces an uphill battle to qualify for the Olympics and prepares to make a decision about his future.
Watchdog triggers major escalation into Chinese doping scandal
Australia’s anti-doping watchdog has joined the United States in calling for an independent review into the Chinese swimming scandal that has rocked the sports world in the lead up to the Paris Olympics.
‘Very unusual’: Drug tester confused by China’s reasoning
A former athlete turned pharmacist who founded a drug testing company, which is used by the AFL and NRL, has labelled China’s confusing food contamination claim as ‘very unusual’.
Aust govt called on to join fight in Chinese swimming ‘cover-up’
The Australian government has been called on join the anti-doping crusade and ensure our swimmers have a fair chance of winning gold at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
World exclusive: Chinese swimmers competed in Tokyo despite testing positive
The Chinese swim team at Tokyo Olympics, in 2021, had almost two dozen members who had tested positive to a banned substance ahead of the Games, but were allowed to compete due to contamination.
‘No credible evidence’: WADA hits back
Most of the world is outraged by how WADA handled drug positives for 23 Chinese swimmers, but the anti-doping body says it did nothing wrong.
Lawyer slams ‘shocking double standards’
Tim Fuller, who represented Shayna Jack in her doping appeal process, has erupted over the ruling for the Chinese swim team.
WADA executives kept in the dark over Chinese test results
A former WADA executive has lifted the lid on the Chinese swimming drugs scandal, admitting he was kept in the dark over the mass ‘contaminated’ doping results.
Shock call for world anti-doping body’s axing over China scandal
The Chinese swimming scandal which has rocked the sporting world could claim a high-profile target – with the World Anti-Doping Agency suddenly in the crosshairs ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Explosive doping revelations will ignite spiteful Olympics
Explosive revelations that nearly two dozen Chinese swimmers were cleared after testing positive to a banned drug has lit the fuse for the most politically charged Olympics in more than 30 years.
‘Our hearts ache’: Aussies rocked by scandal
Aussie sporting royalty have reacted with scorn as bombshell new details emerged around the doping scandal that’s rocked the Olympics.
Dolphins coach reacts to shock alleged Chinese doping scandal
Australian head swim coach Rohan Taylor was tight lipped in his reaction to the alleged Chinese doping revelations that have shocked the swimming world on the eve of Paris Games, but expects a full review to take course.
‘It’s very suspect’: Olympic great condemns Chinese doping scandal
An Australia Olympic great has condemned the cover up of a Chinese doping scandal from the Tokyo Games that has rocked world swimming and could see Australian women promoted from bronze to silver medallists.
Lawyer’s shock as Chinese drug scandal exposes Olympic hypocrisy
A prominent sports lawyer said it “beggars belief” that the WADA cleared a mass Chinese swimming drug scandal swiftly and discreetly prior to the Tokyo Olympics, as Shayna Jack was dragged through hell to prove her innocence.
How Aussie rules mishap almost ended Chalmers’ Olympic dream
Kyle Chalmers has revealed an Aussie rules mishap last September almost ruined his Olympic dreams, suffering an embarrassing fall that resulted in surgery.
Cody’s dream clouded amid McKeon news
Cody Simpson’s dream since returning to the pool is hanging by a thread in the wake of girlfriend Emma McKeon’s Games call.
Gold to be stripped in Olympic bombshell
Almost two dozen Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at the Tokyo Games despite testing positive to a banned substance.
McKeon’s all-or-nothing push for fairytale farewell
Turning 30 next month and confirming her retirement after the Olympics, Emma McKeon is managing her ageing body for the final farewell.
Diving queen’s Olympic silver lining after horror final
Australian diving queen Melissa Wu had a horror last-placed finish in the World Championships – but her dreams of a stunning fifth Olympics remain alive and well.
Aussie medal haul at swim world champs
Months out from the Paris Olympics Australians are in the medals at the World Aquatic Championships.
Swimming turns to familiar face to steer sport out of troubled waters
Swimming Australia has turned to Emma McKeon’s uncle Rob Woodhouse, one of the most respected figures in the sport, to take over as chief executive officer.
Swim champ’s ‘unexpected’ baby reveal
Australia’s most decorated Paralympian Ellie Cole has revealed her baby joy after the expected arrival of her first child.
Horror world champs day for Aussie star
It was only three years ago Melissa Wu won an Olympic bronze medal, but her latest result is a setback ahead of the Paris Games.
Aussie swim star‘s big call on $50K payday
Australia’s already depleted world championships swim team has taken another hit as Olympic prep bites while the Stingers are relishing the chance to play together as they gear up for Paris.
Aussie swim star, cricketer reveal huge news
Sporting power couple Madi Wilson and Matt Short have shared some huge family news, delighting fans of the swimmer and cricketer.
Simpson’s touching tribute as McKeon stuns
Cody Simpson was just like every other smitten, proud partner as Emma McKeon was crowned Young Australian of the Year.
Olympian’s new gig after shock retirement
One of Australia’s top swimmers shocked the nation when he announced his early retirement just months out from the next Olympics.
Swim star announces shock retirement
An iconic Olympic champion has announced he is retiring from swimming, ending hopes of a fairytale finish at the Paris Games.
‘Rip off’: Aussies fuming at Olympic farce
Australia’s top athletes are furious at a new rule for the Paris Olympics that’s been described as a rip off and transactional.
‘A rip off’: Golden Aussie swim stars slam Olympic village ban
‘Rip off’, ‘unfair and unkind’, ‘makes me mad’ – after chafing privately since the Olympic Village ban by the AOC was announced, Australia’s golden stars are now speaking out.
Australian swimming great Horton’s surprise retirement
Olympic champion Mack Horton has called it a day, pulling the plug on his swimming career just six months before what he had hoped to be his swansong in Paris.
McKeon shares her life with Cody Simpson
Aussie swimming great Emma McKeon has opened the door to her relationship with Olympic hopeful Cody Simpson.
New child safety provisions for swimming in Australia
Swimming Australia has announced major updates to child safety measures, but warned whistleblowers anonymous complaints won’t be investigated.
Yang wiped from Olympics in crushing blow
Chinese Olympic champion Sun Yang’s own country has turned against him with one piece of news likely ending his career on the spot.
Rice goes public with relationship news
Australian Olympic champion Stephanie Rice has shared a major twist to her new life with photos showing a new relationship.
Golden bonus: Aussie swimmers’ $1m boost ahead of Paris
Australia’s champion swimmers have been given another massive boost ahead of next year’s Paris Olympics and Paralympics – a $1 million cash bonus from their biggest supporter.
Aussie stars skip world champs
Injuries and the poor timing of the upcoming world championships have impacted the decision of a host of Australia’s best swimmers to not go.
Aussie team for controversial world champs revealed
The mastermind behind the success of Ariarne Titmus and rise of Mollie O’Callaghan is at it again, with half of Australia’s pool team for Doha coming from coach Dean Boxall’s home squad.
Swim champ drops truth bomb on Australia
Swimming icon Libby Trickett has told Australia we’ve been doing it all wrong with an ugly trend beginning to ruin Aussie sport.
Mum applauds ‘twincredible’ swim record
The mum of swimming’s newest superstar has shared her priceless reaction to the moment her son obliterated Grant Hackett’s world record.
Aussie Grant Hackett wiped from history
The seemingly immortal 800m record set by swimming icon Grant Hackett in 2008 has been shattered by Daniel Wiffen at the European Championships, wiping the Australian from history.
‘Uncalled for’ act behind star’s cancer reveal
Australian swimming superstar Ariarne Titmus has detailed the reason why her hand was forced in sharing her shock health battle.
Simpson wins title, McKeon rocked by injury
Australian swimming’s golden couple enjoyed mixed fortunes at the Queensland state titles, with an injury scare for the Olympic champion.
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