Magnussen: ‘Mixed medley is the Olympics’ egg and spoon race’
With bragging rights on the line, Matty Johns and James Magnussen break down the penultimate final night of swimming, the strange individual medley, success on the clay and more.
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Ex-Olympian tears ‘farcical’ event to shreds
Former Australian Olympian James Magnussen has ripped into the inclusion of the most controversial event in the pool in Paris.
Olympic star: ‘This spectating business is hard’
Speaking from Paris, four-time Olympic gold medallist Cate Campbell reveals what life is really like post-retirement, as she shares her take on THAT race between Mollie O’Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus.
‘A huge amount of grief’: Chalmers opens up on 100m freestyle fallout
Kyle Chalmers says it has been a very challenging couple of days after he was subjected to abuse following his silver medal swim behind new world record holder Pan Zhanle.
Aussies’ ‘best hour and a half of Olympic achievement this century’
After night seven’s Aussie ‘gold rush’ in Paris, Matty Johns, James Magnussen, journalists Robert Craddock and Brent Read break down the incredible hour of Aussie history-making moments.
‘The show must go on’: Matty and the Missile defy downpour
Despite torrential rain and an unexpected thunderstorm, Matty and the Missile are back at the swimming to take you through Day 6 in Paris. Listen to the podcast here.
Classless commentary sours Aussie gold
Australia’s all conquering women won a brilliant relay gold in the pool, but a commentator has rained on their parade with an unnecessary call.
Chalmers breaks silence on China drama
Kyle Chalmers has responded with eyebrow-raising claims as the Paris Olympics’ biggest swimming scandal taking a twist.
Male athlete remarks simply ‘not ok’
Comments about the physiques of male Olympians have gone viral in recent days. Experts say it just isn’t good enough.
Why Aussie stars are vanishing from Games
Some of Australia’s athletes are going dark during the Olympics but they might be missing the chance of a lifetime, writes Steph Rice.
Slow pool? Why Paris hasn’t delivered any world records
Unless the French accidentally used a faulty tape measure and built a 51m pool, there is no simple explanation for the lack of world records being set in Paris, our swimming experts explain.
‘America are losing’: US put in its place
Australia’s swimmers have kicked off the Olympics in brilliant fashion but it’s much different for the US — unless you ask them.
Aussie swim star about to become the GOAT
The stage is set for Kyle Chalmers to swim into Olympic swimming history after he avoided the same mistake that cost him gold in Tokyo.
Kyle Chalmers primed for shot at Olympics immortality
With Kyle Chalmers gunning for gold in the 100m freestyle at the Paris Olympics, his swimming rivals have been trying to get under the Australian star’s skin.
Brutal podium image will infuriate America
Even Ian Thorpe was blown away as Kaylee McKeown claimed an extraordinary gold medal, fighting back to beat her US rivals.
Cody Simpson’s night out image goes viral
Cody Simpson isn’t competing in Paris, but he’s been snapped enjoying a night out at one of the city’s most famous cultural experiences.
Olympian banned for ‘sneaking out’ speaks
A Brazilian athlete was sent packing after being caught by officials over a late-night act before her swimming event.
Wardrobe malfunction thrills Olympic fans
Italian Olympic champion Thomas Ceccon has proven that some people truly have it all after sending fans into a frenzy.
Wild Olympics conspiracy theory emerges
After three days of swimming action at the Paris Olympics, fans and commentators are all saying the same thing about the results in the pool.
Caller sorry for ‘make-up’ dig at Aussies
A commentator, whose sexist comment about four Aussie swimming champions was labelled as “outrageous”, has issued an apology.
Star caught out, kicked out of Olympic village
A Brazilian athlete has been sent packing after being caught out by officials over a late-night act before her swimming event.
Titmus breaks down in brutal unseen act
Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan broke down in tears in brutal scenes after the swim heroes training partners claimed gold and silver.
Aussie underdog Max Giuliani hunting most unlikely of medals
After taking 10 weeks off his job at a fishing store to head to his first Olympics, Max Giuliani is now in the mix to deliver the most unexpected of medals in tonight’s 200m freestyle final in Paris.
History awaits: Magnussen reveals tip for epic Aussie swim battle
Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan will gun for gold tomorrow in the 200m freestyle. Dual Olympian James Magnussen reveals his predictions for the big race on the latest episode of the Matty + The Missile podcast.
‘That’s swimming’: McKeon signs off from Olympic individual career
A day after becoming Australia’s greatest Olympian, swimming star Emma McKeon has signed off on her individual career at the Paris Games.
Stunning relay split puts world on notice – Kyle’s ready for gold
James Magnussen on Kyle Chalmers’ golden prospects for the 100m freestyle after his anchor swim in the silver-medal winning 4x100m freestyle relay.
‘That’s not true’: Titmus silences wild rumour
Rumours have swirled about Ariarne Titmus’ viral gold medal act. Now the Aussie has come forward to reveal what really happened.
World loses it over Snoop Dogg act
Snoop Dogg has delivered a viral moment at the Paris Olympics with cameras capturing his extreme act at the pool.
Awkward moment legend wiped from history
Emma McKeon has again rewritten the Olympic history books and broken another Ian Thorpe record, much to the swim legend’s surprise.
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.
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