Swimming
King Kyle primed to retake crown in 100m showdown
A mere six hundredths of a second came between Kyle Chalmers and 100m gold in Tokyo, but the speedster has stormed into the final in Paris and says he is in better shape.
- by Rob Harris
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Her arch-rival stole the world record. Six weeks later, McKeown got her revenge
In a showdown with world-record-holder Regan Smith, Kaylee McKeown destroyed the American with an unbelievable swim.
- by Chloe Saltau
As it happened – Paris 2024 Olympics, Day 4: Kaylee McKeown wins gold, men’s relay bronze; tough losses for rugby sevens and Boomers
Kaylee McKeown is an Olympic champion once again after a blistering swim in the 100m backstroke on a joyful night of the swimming – after tough Australian losses elsewhere on Day 4 of Paris 2024.
- by Chris Paine, Rob Harris and Chloe Saltau
Is the Paris pool too shallow? Why no world records have been set at Olympics - yet
There’s a strange phenomenon becoming evident at La Défense Arena and the depth of the swimming pool could be to blame.
- by Jeremy Wilson
Boxall goes nuts as Titmus claims world championship gold
Ariarne Titmus won the women's 400m freestyle in world record time at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships, sending her coach Dean Boxall wild.
Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE: Mollie O’Callaghan defeats Ariarne Titmus in women’s 200m freestyle final; equestrian Chris Burton wins silver on Day 3
Welcome to our live coverage of Day 3 at the Olympics in Paris where the Opals, divers and equestrian are in action ahead of a blockbuster swimming final tomorrow morning. Follow here.
- by Chris Paine, Rob Harris and Chloe Saltau
Tears trickle down Titmus’ cheeks as O’Callaghan outguns her in 200m final
The battle of the Brisbane training partners was always going to be a classic.
- by Chloe Saltau
What are those red dots on Kyle Chalmers’ back?
They’re the Olympic-sized questions you have probably been too afraid to ask. We’ve found the answers to Paris’s quirkiest conundrums.
- by Iain Payten
Olympics commentator removed after sexist remark about Australian swim team
His co-commentator, former English Olympic swimmer Lizzie Simmonds, had described the comment by Bob Ballard as “outrageous”.
- by Tom Morgan
Paris Olympics 2024 – Day 2 as it happened: Jessica Fox wins kayak gold; Matildas defeat Zambia 6-5; Ariarne Titmus qualifies fastest for 200m freestyle final
Ariarne Titmus’s swimming program rolls on with a huge clash against Mollie O’Callaghan, while champion canoeist Jess Fox eyes the gold medal that’s always eluded her. Follow live.
- by Chris Paine, Rob Harris and Chloe Saltau
The women’s 200m freestyle is impossible to predict. Now it’s Arnie’s to lose — but only just
The two fastest women in the world will meet again in a blockbuster final.
- by Chloe Saltau
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