Swimming
Gold Coast makes pitch to poach marquee Olympic events from Brisbane
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate wants his city to host the swimming in 2032 – and he has the backing of Australia’s richest person.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Higher, faster, stronger ... smarter? Test your knowledge in the 2024 year in sport quiz
From the Demon, to Gout Gout, Oscar Piastri and Raygun, 2024 was a massive year in the world of sport. How closely have you been following events? Take our quiz to find out.
- by Greg Dundas
He’s dubbed the next Michael Phelps. And he’s heading Down Under to train with our best coach
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Leon Marchand will head to Australia in 2025 to train under Dean Boxall, the coach of Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan.
- by Billie Eder and Tom Decent
Cooper's next chapter
Just days after competing at the World Short Course Championships, Isaac Cooper has announced he is stepping away from swimming.
Giuliani races to silver
Max Giuliani claims his first international medal after finishing second in the men's 200m freestyle final at the World Short Course Championships.
Winnington claims gold for Australia
Elijah Winnington returns to the top step of the dais after taking out the men's 400m freestyle final at the World Short Course Championships.
Pallister wins gold at World Short Course Champs
Australian swimmer Lani Pallister won the 800m freestyle final at the world short course swimming championships in Budapest.
‘She probably won’t survive this’: How close Dawn Fraser came to dying
The swimming legend told her family she was “going to fight” before undergoing emergency surgery following a fall.
- by Tom Decent
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Dawn Fraser recovering from serious injuries after fall
The Australian swimming legend was admitted to intensive care after suffering injuries including four broken ribs in an accident at her daughter’s home on the Sunshine Coast.
- by Tom Decent
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Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Victoria Park precinct plan to be presented to Olympic venue review
With 95 days left of the independent 100-day Olympic venue review, a new discussion paper on a Victoria Park sports precinct is about to land in their inbox.
- by Cameron Atfield
McKeon's transition to land
Emma McKeon reveals when she knew she was ready to transition into retirement.
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