Chalmers reveals his next move
Kyle Chalmers says the goalposts have moved after the record-breaking 100m freestyle swim in Paris, and the Aussie champ seems hellbent on being in Los Angeles to match that in 2028.
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Game of Thrones actor wins gold medal
Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen made history at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games but it’s not the first time we’ve seen the gold medallist on our screens.
‘Cop it on the chin’: Kaylee’s classy response to DQ drama
Kaylee McKeown was robbed off an Olympic silver medal when vision showed a US rival should have been disqualified in the medley. But the Australian star’s response showed her true class.
Magnussen: We need to stop AFL, NRL taking our young swimmers
Australian men’s swimming has a talent problem. Dual Olympian James Magnussen asks how the recruiters from the AFL and NRL can be stopped on the latest episode of the Matty + The Missile podcast.
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Documentary raises fresh questions about Chinese doping saga
A new documentary has revealed a fresh twist in the Chinese doping saga that has rocked the world of swimming and sport around the globe.
‘I have the potential to win’: First-time Olympian’s bold claim
Ahead of his debut at this week’s Paris Games, rising Australian swim star Flynn Southam reveals why he FINALLY feels ready to fulfil his Olympic dream.
Chinese doping saga threatens to erode trust, says SIA chief
David Sharpe is leaving his post as chief executive of Sport Integrity Australia, and in light of the Chinese swimming drugs scandal which has dominated sporting headlines in recent months, he has a parting message.
Winnington: Why Paris will be a Games to remember
Elijah Winnington doesn’t have fond memories of Tokyo, as his first Olympics experience didn’t pan out the way he hoped, but he is optimistic Paris will be a Games to remember.
Titmus goes from hunter to hunted, not that it worries her
In Tokyo, three years ago, it was a case of chasing down the great Katie Ledecky and proving herself on the Olympic stage. At Paris, the wheel has turned completely for Ariarne Titmus.
Olympic officials pay honorary visit to grave of champion Australian
Australian Olympic officials have paid a visit to the grave of remarkable Australian, swimming champion and advocate and war hero, Cecil Healy in the French countryside of Assevillers.
Dolphins call truce with USA in pursuit of Olympic history
Australia’s swimmers have put their war of words with the United States to bed, setting their own lofty targets for the Paris Olympics.
Analysis: Numbers that prove relay hopes hang on golden girls
Every swimming relay for the Paris Olympic Games has been analysed and it appears Australia will again be relying on it’s women in the pool to return the gold. The full analysis here.
‘I hated swimming’: The twist of fate that led Olympian to the pool
Deep down Tommy Neill knew that he was a good swimmer, however ‘hated swimming’ and had a passion for rugby. Then a cruel snap injury changed everything.
Bizarre outrage over Aussie swim team photo
The Australian swimming team has been dragged into a storm after an act in Paris that has rubbed some the wrong way.
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