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- Swimming
The latest proof Aussies can dethrone USA in 72-year Olympic first
Australia’s historic campaign at the Pan Pacific Championships is the latest proof the Dolphins can take down the USA in the pool at the 2028 Olympic Games.
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- Commonwealth Games
Grim Australian swimming reality exposed by bad boy’s latest drama
The latest storm surrounding Isaac Cooper has exposed the one chink in Australian swimming’s otherwise shining armour.
Aussie gun swims fastest 800m outside infamous ‘super suits’ era
Sam Short was the star of the night at the Australian swimming trials, while Mollie O’Callaghan gave an Ariarne Titmus world record a shake.
O'Callaghan puts target on Titmus world record after ominous win
Mollie O'Callaghan has made no secret of her burning desire to reclaim the women's 200-metre freestyle world record after delivering her global rivals another psychological blow.
This Aussie gun vowed to 'smash everyone', then did just that
Sam Short produced a blistering swim at the Australian Open on Easter Monday to claim the men's 400-metre freestyle title in commanding fashion.
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Aussie obliterates American GOAT Ledecky's world record
Lani Pallister obliterated a world record set by the greatest female distance swimmer of all time, slicing more than three seconds off a mark set by Katie Ledecky.
Aussie favourite's priceless reaction to breakthrough gold
Meg Harris' triumph took her tally of gold medals as a Dolphin to 11 — but never before had she won an individual gold medal for Australia.
Investigation launched after illness ruins Aussie's gold-medal shot
A case of food poisoning has ended Australian young gun Sam Short's pursuit of gold in the men's 800-metre freestyle at the world championships.
Aussie reveals family tragedy after winning world silver
Sam Short was out-touched for gold by just two hundredths of a second at the world championships. He then had a heartbreaking reveal.
Rising star joins exclusive Thorpe-led club in head-turning win
The 20-year-old notched a surprise win, and clocked a sizzling time, to punch his ticket to the world titles.