Banished Olympian confirms shock comeback
A Paraguayan swimmer who retired after she was banished from the Olympic village has announced she’s set to return to the pool.
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Look out Aussies: Ledecky smashes her own world record
Look out Aussies, US swimming icon Katie Ledecky just smashed her own longstanding world record.
Swimming rocked as legend does unthinkable
American legend Katie Ledecky has blown the swimming world away before breaking down in tears over a history-making swim.
Olympic champion to make major change leading up to LA
Kaylee McKeown has made the decision to switch coaches ending her short stint with the famed British coach who helped champion breaststroker Adam Peaty to glory.
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Tim Hodge’s journey from despair to dual Paralympic golds
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Paralympics: What you missed in Paris while you were sleeping
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Steph Rice’s huge personal life update
The ex-swimmer, who has been keeping her Instagram followers updated since her move to Dubai, revealed some huge personal news.
‘Crying for three years’: Inside story behind Alexa Leary’s world record performance
Three years ago Alexa Leary’s family were told she would never walk again. Now she’s on top of the world after one of the great comebacks in human history. See the story and videos behind her world record breaking performances.
F-bombs and fortune tellers: Leary steals show at Paralympics
Three years after she cheated death following a horrific bike accident, Alexa Leary has completely stolen the spotlight at the Paris Paralympics with a victory that was written in the stars.
Paralympics: What you missed in Paris while you were sleeping
There was another medal rush for the Aussies on day seven of the Paralympic Games — check out what you missed overnight plus the full medal table.
Aussie misses medal as polarising ‘neutrals’ dominate the pool
Tim Hodge has missed out a medal in Paris after finishing behind two Russian swimmers who were allowed to compete as ‘neutrals.’ Yet, some athletes are questioning how ‘neutral’ they really are.
‘Lucky’ Patterson just misses out on a third consecutive Games gold
Former gold medallist Lakeisha Patterson has come away from Paris with silver after day one of the Paralympic Games, marking a third consecutive podium finish for the three time Paralympian.
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