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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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.
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Taylor’s tattoo lashes Japan
THE new dolphin tattoo on Taylor McKeown’s rib cage has far greater meaning than simply being a member of the Australian swimming team.
McEvoy hit by earthquake, Twitter hacker
SWIMMER Cameron McEvoy has endured a nightmare 24 hours in Japan after experiencing an earthquake in his hotel room before waking to find his Twitter account hacked.
McEvoy coy on Rio medal prospects
HE has been tipped to win six gold medals at the Olympics later this year, and despite being less than three months from arriving in Rio, Cameron McEvoy is no closer to gauging how he will fare.
McEvoy off to Tokyo to continue preparation
CAMERON McEvoy read the hidden message stitched inside the leg of his new Olympic racing uniform, “I am ready”. Immediately he thought: “no I’m not’’.
McEvoy to use Thorpe, Hackett as mentors
AUSTRALIA’S rising Rio Olympics star Cameron McEvoy has revealed plans to use former greats Grant Hackett and Ian Thorpe as personal mentors .
New Dawn for Aussie swimmers
OLYMPIC legend Dawn Fraser refuses to make any gold medal predictions for our swimmers but believes the current crop can bury the demons of the past in Rio.
Sisters to swim into Olympic history
IN a little over 100-days the Campbell sisters hope to create a piece of family history no one of the planet is likely to better.
Chalmers keen to fend off Thorpe comparisons
HE is a teenage man-child who races adults in a swimming pool and breaks them. Kyle Chalmers is the next Ian Thorpe, right?
Grant can still hack it as Rio mentor: Chalmers
KYLE Chalmers says he would love Grant Hackett to be at the Rio Olympics as a mentor but the AOC are staying tight-lipped on the fast-fading prospect.
Grant Hackett faces double blow
GRANT Hackett is facing costly consequences for his mid-air spat with a male passenger that has again tarnished his image.
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