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Swimming
O’Neill backs swimming review, says she never experienced bullying
Deputy chef de mission and Olympic great Susie O’Neill says allegations must be investigated but her experience in the sport was very different.
- by Phil Lutton
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‘Who’d have thought we’d still be here?‘: Aussie swim stars’ amazing journey to fourth Olympics
They were introduced to the world as smiling teens in Beijing. Much water has passed between their feet since then as Emily Seebohm and Cate Campbell head to Games number four.
- by Phil Lutton
Matt Wilson rises again to overcome tragedy and swim in Tokyo
The Sydney breaststroker kept a family tragedy to himself as he tried to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. Now he’s vowed to make the most of his second chance.
- by Phil Lutton
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Tokyo Olympics
Five things we learnt from the Olympic swimming trials
Young talents rise to the occasion, how the balance is better than Rio and why you will stop whatever you are doing to watch Titmus v Ledecky.
- by Phil Lutton
2021 Australian Swimming Trials as it happened: Australian records galore as surprise faces in Olympic team
Three Australian records fell in the first three races as Mack Horton, Bronte Campbell and even Matt Wilson were announced on Australia’s Olympic team.
- by Tom Decent
Grieving Matt Wilson included on 35-strong swimming team for Tokyo
The heartbroken breaststroker was one of the lingering images of the trials. Now the details behind his grief have been revealed as he overcame a death in the family to take his place in Tokyo.
- by Phil Lutton
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Tokyo Olympics
Simpson wants more after lapping up life at his first Olympic trials
The pop star, who has paused his music career to chase his swimming dreams, wants to get straight back to the grind in training after making a final in Adelaide.
- by Phil Lutton
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