Swimming stunned by utter WR insanity
Countless world records have been demolished at the world swimming champions as one man broke an iconic barrier for the first time.
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Olympic golden girl’s ‘rough’ return to racing
The queen of the pool is back in the water for the first time since her heroics in Paris, but it certainly wasn’t easy going for Mollie O’Callaghan in Queensland.
‘Hurts every stroke’: Short reveals injury that ruined Paris dream
World champion swimmer Sam Short had a feeling his Paris campaign wouldn’t go to plan. Now he’s revealed the painful injury that ruined his Olympic dream.
‘Drained’ Aussie gun conquers demons
Olympic silver has become world championship gold for an Aussie star who wasn’t going to swim in Budapest after a mentally draining year
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No stopping Kaylee as she receives swimming’s top gong
Superstar swimmer Kaylee McKeown has taken out Swimming Australia’s biggest award while Tim Hodge, Moesha Johnson and coach Dean Boxall are all given top honours.
Final report clears WADA in Chinese drugs case, USADA respond
A final report has confirmed that the World Anti-Doping Agency showed no ‘favouritism’ to 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned drug but were not sanctioned, but US Anti Doping Agency chief says questions remain.
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.
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.
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