Cody Simpson gets one up on ‘love triangle’ rival
Cody Simpson didn’t win an individual race but his move from pop star to pool has him in the top 10 for the GQ Sportsman of the Year — and rival Kyle Chalmers is a notable absentee.
Swimming
Olympian dealt drugs after ‘public comedown’
A former Olympic swimming champion turned to dealing drugs after his elite sporting career left him unprepared for adult life, a court has heard.
Swim coach charged with child abuse dies
A former elite swim coach who was accused of historical child abuse offences in Queensland has died in custody.
Titmus’ world record ‘absolutely obliterated’
One of Ariarne Titmus’ world records has been shattered as the competition in the Australian swimming star’s pet event heats up.
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‘Spin and win’: Campbell breaks 50m record
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Teen swimmer’s bizarre mining shout out
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How Swimming Australia fixed ‘toxic’ culture
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Triple treat for history-making McEvoy
CAMERON McEvoy swam a blistering 50m freestyle at the Olympic swimming trials on Wednesday night to complete a clean-sweep of the 50m, 100m and 200m.
Hocking causes boilover to make third Olympics
BELINDA Hocking caused the biggest upset of the Olympic swimming trials by beating world champion Emily Seebohm in the 200m backstroke on Wednesday night.
What’s going on with this swim cap?
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