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Five Takeaways From Day 3 At The 2026 Australian Swimming Trials

Lani Pallister had a phenomenal swim in the 200 free yesterday, and has stepped seamlessly into the gap left by Ariarne Titmus’ retirement

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2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Mollie O’Callaghan could have Ariarne Titmus’ 200 free world record in her sights tonight after producing a pair of 1:53-mid swims earlier this year.

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Sam Short Posts 7:36.73 800 Free to Take Down Four Records at Australian Swimming Trials

Short knocked over a second off his lifetime best and obliterated his own Australian, Commonwealth, Oceanian and All Comers records.

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2026 Australian Trials Day 3 Roster Update: Jenna Forrester and Sam Short Pick Up 3rd Events

With his textile record and win in the men’s 800 freestyle, Sam Short picks up his 3rd event for Pan-Pacs and the Commonwealth Games.

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2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 3 Photo Vault

Take a look through some of the best photos from day three of the 2026 Australian Swimming Trials.

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Mollie O’Callaghan Posts #4 2 Free Performance Ever, Lani Pallister Ties for #5 All-Time Performer

The pair went 1-2 in the women’s 200 free final at the 2026 Australian Swimming Trials, climbing the world rankings with times of 1:52.86 and 1:53.65.

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2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Day 3 of the 2026 Australian Swimming Trials sees the first appearance of Cameron McEvoy, with everyone asking how fast will the World Record holder go?

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Lani Pallister Calls Catching COVID for 5th Time “So Random”

After a fifth bout with COVID in January, Lani Pallister says she’s thriving in training and focused on an Olympic redemption.

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WATCH: Sam Short’s 400 Free and Other Videos From Day 1 Of 2026 Australian Trials

Watch Sam Short swim 3:40.67 in the men’s 400 freestyle and other videos from night 1 of the 2026 Australian Trials, courtesy of Wide World of Sports.

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2026 Australian Trials Day 2 Roster Update: Breaststroker Sienna Toohey Earns Roster Spot

Sienna Toohey officially earned her spot on the 2026 Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacs rosters with her win in the 100 breaststroke.

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2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

All eyes will be on reigning Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown in the women’s 100 back after winning the 50 back on Day 1 despite dealing with an illness.

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Five Takeaways From Day 2 At The 2026 Australian Swimming Trials

Kyle Chalmers, Olympic 100 free champion nearly a decade ago, is having a fantastic season in sprint fly and set another PB today

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Sienna Toohey Hits 1:05.97 100 BR To Clip Leisel Jones’ Age Record, Fastest Aussie Post-Supersuit

17-year-old Sienna Toohey celebrated her first sub-1:06, putting herself squarely in the Pan Pac & Commonwealth medal conversation

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2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 2 Photo Vault

Take a look through some of the best photos from day two of the 2026 Australian Swimming Trials.

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BREAKING: South African Matt Sates Is Seeking Australian Citizenship Ahead of LA 2028 Olympics

Matt Sates, the 2022 World Short Course Champion in the 200 IM, is seeking Australian citizenship according to Nine commentator Mat Thompson.

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