‘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.
Swimming
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.
Video evidence proves Aussie was robbed
Kaylee McKeown was bumped up to bronze after a rival was disqualified – but it appears the judges missed another infraction.
Magnussen: What Aussies must do to beat USA at LA 2028
Australia fell short of toppling the USA from the top of the pool medal tally, but they can turn the tables in four years. JAMES MAGNUSSEN reveals how they can do it.
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‘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
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Analysis: Australia’s medal chances in every men’s swimming race
A disappointing Olympic trials times wise for Australia’s male swimmers has put them on the back foot, but they are not out of the race for medals. An ULTIMATE GUIDE to every men’s swimming event in Paris.
The chronic pain that almost ended Bronte Campbell’s career
For the first time in two decades, Bronte will be the only Campbell in the pool. As she prepares for her fourth Games, she reveals the pain she’s overcome, the post Tokyo break and how she almost called time.
Chinese swimmers ordered to undergo extra drug tests before Olympics
After the doping scandal that rocked the swimming scene in the lead up to Paris, World Aquatics has confirmed additional independent testing for Chinese swimmers ahead of the Games.
The legends and rookies challenging Australia’s golden girls
Australia’s current crop of women’s swimmers lay claim to being the greatest generation this country has ever produced. Yet they still may not be the world’s best. An ULTIMATE GUIDE to every women’s swimming event in Paris.
‘Grateful to be here’: Titmus on her fight for life
Ariarne Titmus was fighting for every breath after a troubled birth when the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck. Her battle for survival tells the story of her entire life. WARNING: GRAPHIC FOOTAGE
Why swim star’s shock entry could break Aussie hearts in Paris
Sarah Sjostrom caused a shock when her name appeared among the 100m freestyle entrants for the Paris Olympics — and it could have a huge impact on Australia’s big gold medal hope.
Aussie star pulls out of ‘race of the century’
The Australian swimming team has made six late team changes for the Paris Olympics, including a shock withdrawal.
Swim star forfeits Olympics place as secretive switches confirmed
A rising swim star has forfeited her chance to join Ariarne Titmus in the ‘race of the century’. It is one of six switches to the Australian swimming team line-up. SEE ALL CHANGES.
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