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Swimming star Magnussen retires
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Swimming star Magnussen retires

Swimming star James Magnussen retires from the sport a year out from the Olympics.

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Authentic to the end, James Magnussen calls time on swimming career
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Authentic to the end, James Magnussen calls time on swimming career

''I had to start to be a bit more realistic and listen to my body and start to refocus elsewhere."

  • by Phil Lutton
Standing tall: Jessica Ashwood is finally on the straight and narrow
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Standing tall: Jessica Ashwood is finally on the straight and narrow

Jessica Ashwood's swimming career was remarkable enough. What came next has been extraordinary.

  • by Phil Lutton
Off the leash: Chalmers ready to be the big dog of the pool
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Off the leash: Chalmers ready to be the big dog of the pool

From a shy 17-year-old to a confident 20-year-old, Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers has grown up in the public eye. Now he's ready to take the next step.

  • by Phil Lutton
Cate Campbell shares honours with key rival after lucrative weekend
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Cate Campbell shares honours with key rival after lucrative weekend

Campbell and Sarah Sjostrom went head to head in the freestyle sprints in China, while Emily Seebohm had a disagreement with some of the local cuisine.

  • by Phil Lutton
Chalmers, Titmus the highlights as Dolphins prepare for huge campaign
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Chalmers, Titmus the highlights as Dolphins prepare for huge campaign

There were excellent signs for Australia's elite swimmers at the national titles as they head towards the World Championships and Tokyo Games.

  • by Phil Lutton
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The Belgian who could hold the key to Olympic success for Chalmers

The Belgian who could hold the key to Olympic success for Chalmers

A Belgian professor is part of Kyle Chalmers' plan to become the first man in two decades to win 100m and 200m freestyle gold medals at the same Olympics.

  • by Steve Larkin
Titmus doesn't need to wait until Tokyo to challenge Ledecky
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Titmus doesn't need to wait until Tokyo to challenge Ledecky

The brilliant young Australian has emerged as a serious rival to the US swimming great as they prepare to clash at July's World Championships in Korea.

  • by Phil Lutton
'I'm still in training': Chalmers wins 200m freestyle national title

'I'm still in training': Chalmers wins 200m freestyle national title

Kyle Chalmers has captured another Australian swimming title, winning the 200m freestyle final in Adelaide.

  • by Steve Larkin
Titmus sets 200m freestyle Commonwealth record
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Titmus sets 200m freestyle Commonwealth record

Australia's swim starlet Ariarne Titmus says a vow of silence has helped her set a Commonwealth record.

  • by Steve Larkin