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Cody Simpson surges into final of 100m butterfly at Olympic trials
The pop star has continued to make remarkable progress as he returns to swimming, booking himself a spot in the 100m fly final at Australia’s national trials.
- by Phil Lutton
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Cate Campbell seals spot at fourth Olympics as McKeon edges sprint finish
Emma McKeon held off a lightning field to win the 100m freestyle ahead of an ecstatic Campbell, who has secured her spot at a remarkable fourth Olympics.
- by Phil Lutton
2021 Australian Swimming Trials as it happened: McKeon edges Campbell sisters in 100m freestyle final
Emma McKeon has knocked off Australia’s sprint freestyle queen Cate Campbell on day five of the Olympic trials in Adelaide.
- by Tom Decent
Young gun’s Olympic dream looked over after disqualification. Now he’s on his way to Tokyo
After a disqualification at the Olympic swimming trials, Zac Incerti was shattered. Hours later, he was back on the blocks ready for the race of his life.
- by Phil Lutton
McKeon cleared for take-off after blistering 100m freestyle heat
Cate Campbell has been the face of the 100m freestyle in Australia but Emma McKeon has mounted a major challenge with the fastest global swim since 2019.
- by Phil Lutton
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Groves set to meet with Swimming Australia to expand on ‘misogyny’ claim
Madeline Groves has made contact with Swimming Australia and is prepared to outline the issues she raised in social media posts on the eve of the Olympic trials.
- by Phil Lutton
‘The greatest race in history’: King Kyle locked in for Tokyo rumble
Kyle Chalmers has locked in his spot for one of the biggest races of the Tokyo Olympics as he prepares to defend his 100m freestyle Olympic crown.
- by Phil Lutton
2021 Australian Swimming Trials as it happened: Chalmers blitzes 100m freestyle final
Rio gold medallist Kyle Chalmers is one step closer to defending his Olympic crown after clocking 47.59s in the 100m freestyle final in Adelaide.
- by Tom Decent
Cody Simpson discusses his impressive day at the Australian Olympic trials
Cody Simpson speaks after competing at the Australian Olympic trials
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Ledecky clocks slower time than Titmus but was the American star foxing?
Ariarne Titmus came as close as anyone has to breaking Katie Ledecky’s world record. The US superstar’s response in Olympic trials was understated – but she’s still Olympic favourite.
- by Phil Lutton
Young gun almost breaks 200m record
Ariarne Titmus came within 0.11 seconds from breaking one of swimming's longest-standing world records at Australia's Olympic trials