Australia

Kyle Chalmers and The Greatest 100 Free Field In History

We are witnessing a once-in-a-generation 100 freestyle field as we ramp up to LA2028, and Kyle’s bond with each competitor is unique.

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Why Do Real Swimmers Wear Speedo Briefs?

Let’s get one thing out of the way: Speedos are more than a fashion statement for men in swimming. They’re a culture.

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Former Australian Olympian Sally Hunter (Foster) Sets Two Masters World Records, Wins 4 Golds

It was quite a week for former Australian Olympian Sally Hunter (Foster) at the 2025 World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore. 

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Swimming Victoria Leadership Change

Read up on swimming news from around the world in the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring updates on Swimming Victoria.

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Australia Wins Its First Medal of World Juniors to Break onto the Medal Table After Day 5

Ainsley Trotter won gold for Australia in the girls’ 50 back, bringing home her nation’s first medal of the meet.

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Aussie Coach Richard Scarce Leaves Queensland For New South Wales Post

Storied Australian Dolphins coach Richard Scarce has been announced as the Head Coach of the Sydney University Swimming Performance Centre.

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Yale Earns 1st Verbal in the Girls’ Class of 2027: Australian Breaststroker Lacey Strachan

Australian breaststroker Lacey Strachan has announced her verbal commitment to Yale University’s class of 2031.

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Lani Pallister Discusses Historic 800 Free, Katie Ledecky, and Move to SPW with Dean Boxall

After the departure of Michael Bohl from Gold Coast, Pallister moved training bases with Dean Boxall, but only started at St. Peters Western in Arpil.

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Australian Sprinter Eliza Tan Commits to Virginia Tech for 2025-26

Eliza Tan, a sprinter from Adelaide, South Australia, will join the H2Okies in the fall.

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Olympian Janelle Pallister Leaves Griffith, Takes Over As Head Coach Of Surrey Park

1988 Olympian and three-time Commonwealth Games medalist Janelle Pallister has been named the head coach at Surrey Park Swimming.

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Jamie Jack Trained with Cam McEvoy, Tim Lane in Lead-up to 21.4 50 Free in Irvine

After returning home from Irvine, Jack sat down with SwimSwam to discuss his season between Australian Trials, where he was 21.8, and US Champs

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Olympic Champion Zac Stubblety-Cook Discusses Training with Mel Marshall on Gold Coast

Stubblety-Cook was kind enough to join SwimSwam’s livestream during World Champs and gave us some insight into his season.

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Jeanette Holle, One of Australia’s Oldest Alums, Dies at 93

Holle, Dolphin #65, qualified for the Emipre Games (now Commonwealth Games) back in 1950 in the 110-yard backstoke, finishing fouth at those games.

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Ollie Moclair Overtakes Cameron McEvoy 50 Free Aussie Age Record

Olympic and World Championships gold medalist Cameron McEvoy of Australia saw one of his short course national age records bit the dust.

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Cohen Tarrant Takes Down Zac Stubblety-Cook Age Record In Queensland

Additional age records went down on the final day of action at the 2025 Queensland Short Course Championships, featuring Cohen Tarrant in breaststroke.

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