Doping scandal clouds China’s Olympic reveal
China’s Olympic swim team announcement has been overshadowed by a recently revealed doping scandal from the Tokyo Games.
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US star shatters Aussie swim queen’s WR
Kaylee McKeown has lost one of her swimming world records to her American rival, setting the stage for their showdown at the Paris Olympics.
Cody calls it quits with classy final message
Four years after giving up his singing career for a crack at the Olympics, superstar Cody Simpson has signalled his next move.
Phelps, US stars fume at Aussie sledge
Michael Phelps and America’s swim stars have reacted to an Aussie great’s sledge, lighting the fuse for a red hot Olympic rivalry.
Classy act leaves champ stunned as tears fall
There have been extraordinary scenes at the Australian Swimming Trials with Cate Campbell’s career ending in dramatic fashion.
Cody Simpson learns fate for Olympics bid
Cody Simpson has fallen just short in his quest to make the Paris Olympics, while a swimming legend bid farewell in emotional scenes.
McKeon won’t defend gold in Olympic stunner
Emma McKeon won’t defend her Olympic title in Paris after an all-time classic 100m freestyle race completed Shayna Jack’s redemption story.
Legend’s Olympics dream dashed by 0.01
Cate Campbell’s bid for Olympic history might be over after she was dealt some cruel heartbreak in the closest race at the Aussie trials.
‘Massive shock’: Cody in huge off-air drama
There has been a bittersweet twist in Cody Simpson’s bid to make the Paris Olympics at the Aussie swim trials, but was it too little, too late?
‘Serious and painful’: Legend in wheelchair
Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe has been spotted in a wheelchair arriving at the Olympic swimming trials in Brisbane.
Cody Simpson’s agonising wait at swim trials
Cody Simpson will have one last chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics after he narrowly missed out on a final at the Aussie swim trials.
Forgotten star etches name in record books
Cameron McEvoy has claimed a remarkable slice of history at the Olympic swimming trials as he looks to break a 36-year drought.
Shayna Jack’s swimming nightmare is over
Shayna Jack is off to the Paris Olympics, realising her swimming dream after considering not returning to the pool in the wake of her ban.
Everyone left ‘speechless’ after WR swim
Ariarne Titmus has shattered the 200m freestyle record in one of the best match races of all time at the Aussie trials against Mollie O’Callaghan.
Teen prodigy wipes Leisel Jones from records
A record set by an all-time great way back at the 2000 Olympics has finally been broken in emphatic style by an emerging star.
Dad in tears over Aussie swim trials miracle
There were emotional scenes at the Aussie swim trials when a swimmer who fought off death qualified for Paris, leaving her parents in tears.
Rising swim star stuns at Olympic trials
Kaylee McKeown nearly broke her own world record at the Aussie swim trials, while a young freestyler booked his Olympic spot.
‘Watch out’: Titmus blows world away
Ariarne Titmus has put her Olympic rivals on notice with a blistering 400m freestyle time on the opening night of the Aussie swim trials.
‘Mind-blowing’ truth in Aussie heartbreak
One event at this week’s Olympic swimming trials is bound to leave some stars disappointed, such is the depth in Australia’s female ranks.
‘Holy s***’: Titmus SMS changes history
Ariarne Titmus has for the first time divulged a private text message she was sent hours before she made history.
‘Too far’: Brutal reality for Cody emerges
It’s the biggest week of pop star Cody Simpson’s swimming career. It has not begun how he would have liked.
Ledecky says faith in anti-doping system at ‘all-time low’
After doping-positive swimmers competed at Tokyo, swimming champion Katie Ledecky has called for the case to be reopened; saying faith in anti-doping measures “is at an all-time low”.
Rice opens up on ‘challenging relationship’
In a lengthy Instagram video, Olympic gold medallist Steph Rice has revealed intimate details about her ill-fated relationship.
Aussie Olympic hero retires suddenly at 22
One of Australia’s heroes from the Tokyo Olympics her announced her retirement from swimming just months out from the Paris Games.
Superstar help to remove ‘offensive’ paintings
Billionaire Gina Rinehart has received some powerful backing in her bid to have two “offensive” portraits taken down.
Titmus’ heartbreaking Olympics ‘collapse’
Despite a stunning medal haul, swimming superstar Ariarne Titmus suffered a dramatic collapse away from the cameras.
Experts not able to review positive Chinese drug tests
The doping saga involving Chinese swimmers at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021 takes another turn with FINA And WADA each taking a hit.
‘I just collapsed’: Titmus’ incredible Tokyo revelation
Ariarne Titmus was Australia’s hero of the Tokyo Olympic Games but behind the scenes, she collapsed from total exhaustion. She reveals all in the latest En Route to Paris podcast.
‘Abandoned’: Olympian’s drug descent
A one-time golden boy of the pool could finally be released from prison after being labelled as a “trusted senior figure” of a meth supply ring.
Simpson’s candid admission over McKeon
Cody Simpson has addressed partner Emma McKeon’s uncertain future after the Olympic hero’s recent shock confession.
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”.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
Aussie swimming great drops big call on her Olympic future
Preparing for her third Olympic campaign, all-time great Emma McKeon has made a shock call about her future.
Aussie Olympian drops bombshell news
Preparing for her third Olympic campaign, all-time great Emma McKeon has made a shock call about her future.
Steph Rice wiped from swimming history
Stephanie Rice’s place in swimming history is fading after an Aussie superstar broke another one of her records ahead of the Olympics.
Unstoppable Aussie shatters 14-year record
Aussie Olympic powerhouse Kaylee McKeown has sent a warning shot ahead of Paris, shattering a record that had stood since 2009.
Missile to be shunned over doping bid
Swimmer James Magnussen’s plan to be “juiced to the gills” at the Enhanced Games has been mocked by world authorities.
Titmus ‘cannot believe’ Olympics snub
Aussie pool queen Ariarne Titmus has been left gobsmacked by a detail emerging from Brisbane’s Olympics venue butchery.
‘Someone will die’: Steroid Games slammed
One of the all-time greats of Australian swimming has launched a furious tirade on organisers of the proposed Enhanced Games.
‘End of women’s sport’: Jenner speaks out
An Olympic gold medallist before her transition, Caitlyn Jenner has some blunt reality checks for transgender athletes.
Kyle Chalmers rocked by Olympics blow
Aussie swimming sprint king Kyle Chalmers’ Olympic campaign has copped a brutal blow just months out from the Paris Games.
Steph Rice’s crushing love life news emerges
Stephanie Rice’s latest love life development has fans fearing the worst with her reported love interest suddenly vanishing.
Question for 8yo daughter sickens swim icon
Aussie swimming icon Libby Trickett has shared her horrified reaction to a question that was asked of her eight-year-old daughter.
Ian Thorpe ‘didn’t want to come out’
Ian Thorpe endured speculation about his sexuality from the age of 14. On the eve of Qtopia Sydney opening, the Olympic great details his coming out experience.
‘Devastating’: AOC call could cost swimmers’ special honour
An AOC decision could rob the country’s best swimmers of the chance of fulfilling a childhood dream, Leisel Jones tells Robert Craddock.
‘Unbelievable’: Drama as Aussie wins gold
Aussie rising star Isaac Cooper has become a world champion for the first time after a moment that left commentators stunned.
Double gold as Aussies crown a new world champ
The Australian swim team only won three gold medals in Doha but the signs bode well for the Paris Olympics as new stars emerged.
Aussie wins gold, goes nuts in celebration
Australia has claimed its first gold of the world swimming championships with an unheralded breastroker making a huge breakthrough.
Breakthrough gold for new Aussie world champ
Australia could have a new medal threat at the Paris Olympics after a breakthrough world championships win.
Swim star’s surprise new side hustle
The Olympic gold medallist and social media star has revealed a surprise new side hustle in the lead up to the 2024 Olympics.
Magnussen torched: ‘Condom full of walnuts’
Commentators have turned on James Magnussen and the Enhanced Games, labelling his world record pledge tacky and irresponsible.
Swim great’s shock take on ‘Steroid Games’
Swimming great Leisel Jones has made some jaw-dropping comments about the drug-fuelled Enhanced Games competition.
Banned swimmer set for shock Games return
The disgraced Chinese swimmer, currently banned for smashing vials of blood at a doping test, is nearing a shock comeback.
Teen dethrones swim queen in 13-year first
The USA’s Katie Ledecky has been a dominant force in swimming for more than a decade, but the tide is finally turning after a shock result.
Swimming champion eyes sub 50 second history at Paralympics
The man who was told he would never be able to walk, talk or live an independent life is now on the brink of a remarkable breakthrough he hopes to achieve at the Paris Games.
Aussie Olympian confirmed for steroid games
An Australian is locked in to compete at the steroid-fuelled Enhance Games for a massive prize in a stunning announcement.
Aussies win gold in 0.2sec photo finish
Australia’s open water swimmers have won gold in a thrilling photo finish that was decided by a fingertip at the world championships.
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.
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, 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.
McKeon shares her life with Cody Simpson
Aussie swimming great Emma McKeon has opened the door to her relationship with Olympic hopeful Cody Simpson.
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.
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.
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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