Paralympic swim stars call for more funding ahead of Brisbane
After the Dolphins produced one of their best ever nights in the pool, Paralympic swim stars have urged those in power to increase funding in the lead up to a home Games in Brisbane.
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Hance honours late father after a message of support from Chalmers
Champion Ben Hance has opened up on the pressure he faced coming to Paris and the heartache he had to overcome as he honoured his late father with his second Paralympic gold.
The doting dad making men cry through his love for his golden girl
The Leary family have been on one unimaginable journey over the past three years, and as Alexa wins the hearts of the nation, dad Russ opens up on the emotional ride that’s making ‘men cry.’
Tim Hodge’s journey from despair to dual Paralympic golds
Tim Hodge was convinced he would never amount to anything after doctors amputated a foot when he was a kid. Now he’s won a second gold medal in Paris.
Coach sacked over ‘un-Australian’ comments
An Olympic coach has been sacked by Swimming Australia over “un-Australian” comments made during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Paralympics: What you missed in Paris while you were sleeping
The day eight action of the Paralympic Games started quietly for our Aussies before a big finish — check out what you missed overnight plus full medal tally.
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.
Crothers’ mission to go where no para-swimmer has gone
Australian swim star Rowan Crothers is on a quest to do what no para-swimmer has done before – break the 50 second barrier in the 100 metres.
Aussie Olympic power couple’s huge news
Olympic gold medallist Shayna Jack and her long-term partner Kookaburras star Joel Rintala have shared a beautiful life update.
King Kyle talks future plans, love and why Adelaide is home
Superstar swimmer Kyle Chalmers has opened up on his future upon returning home after his groundbreaking performance at the Paris Olympic Games.
Kyle Chalmers’ unthinkable Olympic claim
Kyle Chalmers has revealed just how much longer he wants to keep swimming after rubbished claims he was going to retire in Paris.
From CQ pools to Paris: Inside silver-winning swimmer’s incredible journey
Jack Cartwright’s shoulder is “held together with three pins” but he still won silver in Paris. His mother Michelle chronicles his incredible journey from a small Central Queensland pool deck to the top of the swimming world.
How King Kyle’s UFC passion helped during trolling saga
Kyle Chalmers opens up about his love of the UFC and how it gave him perspective during his shocking trolling saga across the Olympics.
’Invisible’ disability powering Aussie to gold
As sports fans come down from the high of the Olympics, an Aussie swim star has a message for them as he chases a historic milestone.
‘Free hit’: Olympic champ’s path to redemption
Having used every ounce of mental and physical energy to achieve the ultimate goal, Cam McEvoy is still revelling in his achievement at the Paris Olympics.
‘We should have done better’: Star duo’s brutal take on pool result
They only did Australia proud but Kaylee McKeown and Mollie O’Callaghan believe they did not perform up to their high standards despite both winning multiple gold in Paris.
Uncovered: Secret US plot to beat Aussie swim stars
USA Swimming was so determined not to be beaten by Australia on the Olympic medals table in Paris, that they secretly did something they’ve never done before.
More events, more medals: 50m events on cards for LA Games
Kaylee McKeown could get the chance of a lifetime to win an extra gold medal in one of her pet events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as part of a radical overhaul of the swimming program.
One question Paris athletes refuse to answer
As Olympic athletes bask in their achievements in Paris, there is one key question they can’t stand to hear from journalists.
Aussie star shock new target of Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games is ramping up its 2025 debut and recruiters have arrived in Paris to sign potential athletes. One of our Aussie gold medallists is on their radar to join James Magnussen.
‘A bit weird’: Chalmers responds to Pan’s claims of disrespect
The 100m freestyle silver medallist Kyle Chalmers has rejected winner Pan Zhanle’s claims that he had behaved disrespectfully towards the new world record holder and his coach.
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.
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‘Not humanly possible’: Aussie swim guru slams freak world record
An ‘angry’ Australian swim coach has spoken out against an astonishing 100m freestyle world record from China’s Pan Zhanle at the Paris Olympics, branding it ‘not real’ after he demolished Kyle Chalmers.
Matty and Missile: French Phelps, the great Fox, Matildas hard truths
Jess Fox Australia’s “greatest athlete,” France’s hometown hero, Mollie’s nerves get the better of her, the hard truths for the Matildas and more on the Matty and the Missile podcast in Paris.
Magnussen: The five metres that cost Mollie a medal
The hot favourite to win gold in the 100m freestyle final, Mollie O’Callaghan’s medal hopes went up in dust after one crucial mistake, writes JAMES MAGNUSSEN.
‘I’m not retiring yet’: Chalmers emphatic after stunning final
Kyle Chalmers proved beyond any doubt that he is the greatest sprinter of his generation and the finest Australia has ever produced — and he followed up with news about his future.
Magnussen: Insane level reached to deny Chalmers gold
I’ve never seen anything like that in my entire life – JAMES MAGNUSSEN breaks down an incredible men’s 100m freestyle final, which saw the world record obliterated.
Dolphins and a boxing kangaroo intensifying USA rivalry in the pool
The Dolphins have drawn on the iconic Australian story behind one of the nation’s most patriotic symbols, the boxing kangaroo to further drive their battle with the USA in the pool.
Backstroke queen with blurred vision could be Australia’s greatest
She’s the queen of backstroke, an understated champion and some would say she’s so used to winning she appears bored, but that’s simply not the case for Kaylee McKeown, who could become Australia’s greatest, blurred vision and all.
Pallister chasing medal her mum was denied
Throughout her life, and at these Olympic Games in Paris, luck has been against swimmer Lani Pallister. But for so many reasons, a medal in the 800 metres freestyle would be very fitting for her and her family.
China suspect Aussie beef as source of steroid in positive test
Chinese state security services suspected that contaminated Australian beef caused two swimmers to test positive to a powerful steroid.
Olympic heartbreak: Mollie misses medals in swimming shock
In the biggest shock in swimming so far at the Paris Olympics, Mollie O’Callaghan and Shayna Jack both missed out on winning medals in the women’s 100 metres freestyle final.
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.
Double-double, toil, no trouble: McKeown in sight of legend status
Kaylee McKeown is within reach of a rare Olympic feat. But her curiously blank expression after claiming gold isn’t from a lack of emotion. It’s just her eyesight.
Linden: China lost the trust of clean swimmers a long time ago
After the latest relevations about doping in China’s swim team, the race card consistently played by the Chinese is a deceitful distraction. It’s about fairness not race, writes Julian Linden.
Magnussen: Chalmers fixes Tokyo mistake ahead of the race of his life
Three years ago Kyle Chalmers hurt his chances of defending his Olympic gold medal before the final had even begun. In Paris, he’s put himself in prime position, writes JAMES MAGNUSSEN.
The gold medal secret? A good night’s sleep
They say pre-planning is key, and for the Australian swim team, the organisation has paid off with a covert athletes village smuggling effort helping our golden trio to glory…and some shut eye.
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.
The Irish pub which has become Australia’s field of dreams
There’s a tiny part of Paris that turns yellow at 10.30pm – and it’s not the River Seine, but somewhere the parents of Australian swimmers have called home during the Paris Olympics.
Unmasking the real Mollie O’Callaghan
Tough as nails Mollie O’Callaghan disguises the jitters lurking within Australia’s superstar swimmer, writes JULIAN LINDEN.
‘Is that a coincidence?’: USA complain as Aussies rule the pool
James Magnussen says we could be witnessing three Aussies compete to be the ‘greatest Olympians in history’ all at the same Games, as the Matty and Missile podcast talks all things Paris.
‘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.
‘One of one’: Unbreakable McKeown joins Olympic greats
When everyone else around her is choking up, Kaylee McKeown somehow keeps it all together. That’s why she’s already one of Australia’s all-time greats — and only really getting started.
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.
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