Aussies kickstart gold medal rush in statement first day at Pan Pacs
Australia has given a glimpse into what is to come at the LA Olympic Games, collecting four gold medals on the opening day of the Pan Pacs.
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Pan Pacs recap: Gold rush as weakened Aussie team spoils American party
Welcome to nine.com.au’s LIVE coverage of the Pan Pacs swimming meeting from Irvine, California.
Aussie star’s Ledecky rivalry rooted in wild family connection
Lani Pallister was one of Australia’s standout athletes at the Commonwealth Games. But the real deal competition is just about to start against two megastars.
Swimmer quits Aussie leadership role after drinking session
It’s a troubling end to his Commonwealth Games campaign.
Aussie swimmers banned from talking about billionaire benefactor
Gina Rinehart will hand out $20,000 for any gold medal an Australian swimmer picks up in Glasgow, but no other athlete will get the same incentive.
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Illness forces ‘gutted’ McKeown to withdraw from Comm Games
Champion Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown said she was worried about “pushing myself so hard that I end up with chronic fatigue”.
Swimming Australia breaks Olympic tradition in plot to slay USA
The national federation has pulled a couple of major levers in a plot to dethrone the USA as champions of the pool on American soil.
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.
'Crushed me': Shayna Jack launches blistering WADA attack
Shayna Jack has given a raw insight into her journey back from hell and delivered a scathing attack on WADA.
'I've gone too far': McKeown's candid admission after latest win
Kaylee McKeown is synonymous with winning gold medals and breaking records. She's also known by many to be ruthlessly hard on herself.