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Titmus' master-plan working perfectly at world titles

Titmus' master-plan working perfectly at world titles

The master plan of Australian ace Ariarne Titmus is coming together perfectly ahead of her 200 metres freestyle final at the world championships.

Nervy McKeown wins backstroke gold at world champs

Nervy McKeown wins backstroke gold at world champs

Nervy McKeown wins backstroke gold at world champs

Nervy McKeown wins backstroke gold at world champs

Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown has come close to her own 100 metres backstroke world record in winning gold at the world championships in Japan.

Aussie swim duo deny long-standing record on the radar

Aussie swim duo deny long-standing record on the radar

Aussie swim duo deny long-standing record on the radar

Aussie swim duo deny long-standing record on the radar

Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus are set to open their quest to chase down the longest-standing world record in women's swimming.

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China dominate pool on second night of world titles

China dominate pool on second night of world titles

Australian swimmers have failed to add to the nation's medal tally on night two of competition at the pool at the world championships in Japan.

Aussie swim stalwarts stunned by golden night at worlds

Aussie swim stalwarts stunned by golden night at worlds

Australian stalwarts Kyle Chalmers and Emma McKeon are in awe at their nation's golden night to open swimming's world championships in Japan.

Aussie relayers, Titmus break swim world records

Aussie relayers, Titmus break swim world records

After Ariarne Titmus reclaimed her 400m freestyle world record, Australia's women's 4x100 metres freestyle relayers have also set a new benchmark in Japan.

Swim ace Titmus hungry for world title showdown

Swim ace Titmus hungry for world title showdown

Swim ace Ariarne Titmus will open Australia's pool campaign at the world championships with a highly-anticipated 400 metres freestyle showdown.

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Woman born on refugee boat dives into swimming lessons

Woman born on refugee boat dives into swimming lessons

Woman born on refugee boat dives into swimming lessons

Woman born on refugee boat dives into swimming lessons

A woman born on a refugee boat who later survived a poolside misadventure is diving head first into adult swimming lessons, declaring herself a water baby.

Chalmers back in love with swimming ahead of worlds

Chalmers back in love with swimming ahead of worlds

Chalmers back in love with swimming ahead of worlds

Chalmers back in love with swimming ahead of worlds

Australia's Kyle Chalmers says he has fallen back in love with swimming ahead of the world championships in Japan, where pool competition starts Sunday.

Aussie swim coach, hockey boss shock at Games call

Aussie swim coach, hockey boss shock at Games call

Aussie swim coach, hockey boss shock at Games call

Aussie swim coach, hockey boss shock at Games call

A host of sporting bodies and athletes have criticised Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Gubecka wins 10km open water silver medal in Fukuoka

Gubecka wins 10km open water silver medal in Fukuoka

Gubecka wins 10km open water silver medal in Fukuoka

Gubecka wins 10km open water silver medal in Fukuoka

Australia's Chelsea Gubecka has claimed the 10km open water silver medal at the world aquatics championships in Japan behind German winner Leonie Beck.

Parisians will be able to swim in the Seine by 2025

Parisians will be able to swim in the Seine by 2025

Parisians will be able to swim in the Seine by 2025

Parisians will be able to swim in the Seine by 2025

The main river flowing through Paris was deemed too polluted to swim in 1923, but there are hopes it will be cleaned up by 2025 in time for the Olympics.

Swim champ O'Callaghan injured a month before worlds

Swim champ O'Callaghan injured a month before worlds

Swim champ O'Callaghan injured a month before worlds

Swim champ O'Callaghan injured a month before worlds

Star Australian swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan has dislocated a kneecap just a month before the world championships.

Hobart festivalgoers, Antarctic crew take icy dip

Hobart festivalgoers, Antarctic crew take icy dip

Hobart festivalgoers, Antarctic crew take icy dip

Hobart festivalgoers, Antarctic crew take icy dip

Hobart winter festival Dark Mofo has held its annual naked winter solstice swim, while Australia's expeditioners in Antarctica took their own icy plunge.

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Swimmers to share in revenue under new deal

Australia's swimmers believe they'll be able to stay in the sport long-term thanks to a revenue-sharing deal struck with the sport's national governing body.

McEvoy sends 50m freestyle warning ahead of worlds

Veteran Cameron McEvoy has secured his place on the Australian team for next month's swimming world titles with the fastest 50m freestyle time of the year.

Stubblety-Cook looks to British breaststroke ace Peaty

Olympic champion Zac Stubblety-Cook says training with British breaststroke legend Adam Peaty has helped drive his world title defence.

O'Callaghan edges McKeon in 100m freestyle trial final

Mollie O'Callaghan wasn't satisfied with a personal best in the 100 metres freestyle which saw her pip Olympic champion Emma McKeon at the world title trials.

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Chalmers back to his best with sizzling swim trial form

Kyle Chalmers has put the swim world on notice he's back to his best, clocking the year's second fastest 100m freestyle time at the world championship trials.

McKeown blitzes backstroke field in world swim trials

Kaylee McKeown is expecting to lose her backstroke world records but won't hand them over without a fight after a lightning quick swim at the world trials.

O'Callaghan shades Titmus in red-hot 200m freestyle

Mollie O'Callaghan has beaten Olympic champ Ariarne Titmus in the women's 200m freestyle final, with both crushing the swimming world championship trial time.

Swim star Cooper swaps laps for martial arts and tennis

Backstroke star Isaac Cooper says his decision to drastically alter his training has been vindicated after winning the backstroke 100m at the world trials.

Kai Taylor follows in mum Hayley Lewis's glory lane

Like his legendary mum Hayley Lewis, Kai Taylor proved great things happen from lane eight after winning the 200m freestyle to earn a spot at the worlds.

Ariarne Titmus pondering future after Paris

Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus has hinted she will make a decision on her future after the Paris Olympics.

World champs trials start swimmers' run to Paris 2024

The swimming world championships trials will be crucial for Australia to build depth and experience, and to prepare for key meets ahead of the Paris Olympics.

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