Australia

Sam Short Goes Short in the 200 Free; O’Callaghan and Southam Both No-Show Races on Tuesday

Tuesday’s prelims session had a number of notable results – including some notable nonresults from swimmers like Flynn Southam (above).

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2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 2 Prelims – Live Recap

After winning the 100 fly last night, Alexandria Perkins returns to the pool for the 50 fly where she is the co-Australian Record holder.

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2026 Australian Trials Day 1 Roster Update: Forrester Punches her Ticket(s) in two Events

Jenna Forrester became the first person to be named to the Pan-Pac and Commonwealth Games in two events, winning the 200 IM and placing 2nd in the 400 Free.

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2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 1 Photo Vault

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

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2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

2023 world champion Sam Short headlines the men’s 400 freestyle on the opening night of action at the 2026 Australian Swimming Trials.

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Five Takeaways From Day 1 At The 2026 Australian Trials

Sam Short blasted out in audacious fashion in the 400 free today, before hanging on to lower his PB by 0.01 seconds at the finish

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AUS & Russian Trials, Longhorn Invite, And Podcast Roundup | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

we discuss the ongoing Australian and Russian Trials Meets, the Longhorn Invite, and last week’s many episodes of the SwimSwam Podcast.

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Sam Short Unloads 3:40.67 400 Free Personal Best For #1 In World Rankings

Departing from his previous personal best strategy, Short took it out like lightning, flipping under world record pace at the 200 in 1:47.33

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McKeown Clocks #1 50 Back Time In The World This Season, Despite Illness Causing 200 IM Scratch

McKeown Scratched the 200 IM this morning due to illness, but swam the 50 back and moved into the #1 spot in the season rankings

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McKeown & O’Callaghan Deliver 27.13/27.19 50 Back For Top 2 Spots In World Rankings

McKeown remains on her 50 back throne while freestyler MOC displays top form, all against the backdrop of American women’s depth this season

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2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 1 Prelims – Live Recap

Kaylee McKeown kicks off the 2026 Australian Trials as the top seed in two events on Day 1: the 200 IM and 50 Backstroke.

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World Champion And World Record Holder Bronte Campbell Announces Retirement

Bronte Campbell, one of the most successful women’s sprinters from Australia, has revealed her decision to retire from competition swimming.

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Hwang Sunwoo, Kim Woomin Among Koreans Headed To Aussie Trials As Asian Games Preparation

Hwang Sunwoo, one of the fastest 200m freestylers of all time, leads a Korean contingent ready to race at next week’s Australian Trials.

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2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Storylines to Watch in Sydney

The 2026 Australian Swimming Trials kick off on Monday in Sydney, and there are a few major storylines brewing to watch over the competition.

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After Years Behind Bars, Australian Olympian Scott Miller Breaks Masters National Record in 50 Fly

From Olympic silver medalist to prison inmate and now Masters record holder, Scott Miller is embracing an unlikely second chapter in the sport.

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