Titmus the stalker free from burden of expectation
Ariarne Titmus became the hunted after she shattered American superstar Katie Ledecky’s record. Now she’s resuming her role as the stalker as the world prepares for the race of the century.
Swimming
In an era of champions, Kaylee McKeown might be best of them all
A tall, thin asthmatic who wears prescription glasses, Kaylee McKeown is an Olympic champion but a largely unsung member of Australia’s swim team. But she could just be the pick of the bunch.
‘Cash grab’: Uproar over swimming’s new levy
NSW’s ability to produce champions like Ian Thorpe and James Magnussen is under threat with a new ‘meet levy’ driving the cost of swimming up in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis.
Swimming gets Hancock funding boost ahead of Brisbane
Swimming Queensland has received a huge boost by sealing a massive sponsorship deal with the Gina Rinehart owned Hancock Prospecting through until the Brisbane Olympics in 2032.
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Magnussen ‘happy’ even without Olympic gold
JAMES Magnussen accepts he may never win an Olympic gold medal but he would still retire from swimming more than content with his career.
Aussie washout, but the Yanks are laughing
REPORT Card: Michael Phelps is still magical, but it was a sobering night for the Aussies at the pool after the highs of day one. See how they fared.
Massive relay gamble backfires
AUSTRALIA’S bid for relay redemption was sunk at the first turn when a big gamble backfired in spectacular fashion.
Aussies can’t hit opening night highs
AFTER a double gold medal haul on the opening night, the Aussies might have walked away from the pool slightly deflated after finding the going tougher on day two.
‘Don’t apologise’: Why Mack was right to slam cheat
STICK to your guns Mack. That’s the message from Geoff Huegill, who is staunchly supporting Australia’s Rio swim sensation Mack Horton in the face of fire from irate Chinese fans.
Seebohm’s competition for ‘dreamy’ Larkin
A NEW rival for world champion Emily Seebohm has emerged – 13 year-old Nepalese swimmer Gaurika Singh.
Serena Williams rooting for Aussie sisters
IF there’s an athlete who knows about competing with her sibling, it’s Serena Williams, and she’s just come out in support for Australia’s newest gold medal winning sisters.
Mum’s pride: ‘That’s my girls’
SHE may have been 14,000 kilometres from Rio but Jenny Campbell’s nerves really hit home as daughters Bronte and Cate clinched their gold medal.
Chinese trolls go after Horton
NEWLY crowned 400m freestyle Olympic gold medallist Mack Horton has felt the wrath of Chinese swimming fans after he sledged rival, Sun Yang.
The unforgettable swimmer of the Rio Olympics
THERE will be many great stories played out in Rio over the next fortnight. Few will compare to that of Yusra Mardini.
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