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Drug testers promised to heavily target Chinese swimmers. They kept their word
China’s 31 swimmers in Paris are the world’s most frequently drug tested athletes – at a rate five times higher than their Australian counterparts.
- by Tom Decent
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‘Like following Bradman into bat’: But Thompson’s forging his own path behind the mic
Ray Warren’s excited commentary was the soundtrack to a golden era of Australian swimming. Now Nine’s chief sports broadcaster Mathew Thompson is ready to follow in “Rabbits’” footsteps in Paris.
- by Tom Decent
Four world record holders and Ian Thorpe on a revenge mission. This was the race that had it all
The level of hype surrounding the men’s 200m freestyle final in Athens 20 years ago had never been seen before at an Olympic event.
- by Tom Decent
46 tests in 52 weeks: How China’s swimmers are being targeted by drug testers
Fresh details have emerged over the increasing number of drug tests China’s swimmers are being forced to take ahead of the Paris Olympics.
- by Tom Decent
At 17, Abbey quit swimming on Instagram. Then a text from Bronte Campbell changed everything
Last year, Sydney swimmer Abbey Connor announced her retirement. Now she’s about to compete at her maiden Olympics.
- by Tom Decent
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Paris 2024
‘People would be angry, upset’: Hackett backs any Aussie protests after China drugs scandal
Eleven of the 23 Chinese swimmers who failed drug tests in 2021 will compete in Paris and Grant Hackett won’t be surprised if there are protests.
- by Tom Decent
McKeown losing her world record is a blessing in disguise, say Olympic greats
Steph Rice, who lost her world record months before the 2008 Beijing Olympics, knows exactly how Australia’s backstroke superstar Kaylee McKeown is feeling.
- by Tom Decent
‘Like swimming downhill’: Inside the race where Titmus landed her killer blow
Moments before breaking her 400m freestyle world record last year, Ariarne Titmus burst into tears. She still doesn’t know why.
- by Tom Decent
Two years after being sent home from training camp, Olympian opens up on controversy
A lot has happened in Australian swimmer Isaac Cooper’s life since his first Olympics in Tokyo.
- by Tom Decent
Watch out world: Titmus, McEvoy say Paris prep has been gold standard
Ariarne Titmus says she’s never had a better preparation, while Cam McEvoy has revealed he’s clocking personal bests in training ahead of the Olympics in Paris.
- by Tom Decent
‘More than smiles and flower caps’: Why artistic swimmers are Games’ fittest athletes
Meet some of Australia’s toughest competitors. They train eight hours in the pool every day, all year, in a sport that is often completely misunderstood.
- by Jonathan Drennan