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Chalmers vows to keep swimming after Paris Olympics

World 100m freestyle champion Kyle Chalmers says he's in no rush to retire after the Paris Olympics. (EPA PHOTO)

Australia's world champion freestyler Kyle Chalmers has vowed to keep swimming after next year's Olympic Games.

The 25-year-old says the Paris Games will likely be his last Olympics.

But Chalmers says he still has much to accomplish in the sport after the Olympics.

"There are many competitions after the Olympics that still give me the opportunity to represent my country at the highest level," Chalmers posted on Instagram on Wednesday.

"We have a world championships short course in 2024, world championships long course in 2025, Commonwealth Games in 2026 and plenty of world cups in there.

"I'll be busy, I have plenty of titles that need defending."

Chalmers, who turns 26 before the Paris Olympics starting in July next year, won a long-coveted long course world championship 100 metres freestyle crown in Fukuoka, Japan, last month.

He is also the reigning Commonwealth champion and world short course title-holder in the event.

"Yes Paris will be my third and most likely my last Olympic Games," he wrote.

"(And) 2028 is a very long way away but who knows, if the body and mind hold up maybe I'll even be in Brisbane (Olympics) in 2032.

"For now it's time to lock in and give my absolute all to having success in Paris.

"Hungrier than ever."

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