Australia

Lani Pallister Details COVID at Worlds, Heart Surgery, Eating Disorder, & Mono

Lani has been able to keep a positive attitude but doesn’t hold back in saying she was very down about missing the 800 final which she had qualified for.

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‘Double Duty’ Australians Will Camp in Spain Before Meeting Team in France

Most of Australia’s double-duty swimmers from the World Championships and Commonwealth Games will stay in Europe between the two meets.

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Shayna Jack Undergoes Successful Surgery in Australia on Broken Hand

Shayna Jack (yellow cap) won a pair of medals at the World Championships last week before fracturing her hand in the training pool.

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With 3 46-Point Splits, Chalmers’ Heroics Boost Australia (Day 8 Oceania Recap)

Even though he didn’t medal individually here in Budapest, Chalmers helped Australia earn medals in two out of the three relays that he swam on.

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2022 World Championships: Day 8 Finals Live Recap

Tune in for the 16th and final session of swimming at the 2022 World Championships featuring the men’s 50 back, women’s 400 IM, and more!

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For Aussies, Disappointment Doesn’t Come Without Redemption (Day 7 Oceania Recap)

Two days ago, I posted an article about the struggles that the Aussies were facing at this worlds. I’m happy to say that the article did not age very well.

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Australia Breaks Mixed 4×100 Freestyle World Record – 3:19.38

The Australian contingent of Cartwright, Chalmers, Wilson, and O’Callaghan won Australia’s first world title in this event in world record fashion.

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2022 World Championships: Day 7 Finals Preview

Katie Ledecky has a chance to become the first swimmer to win the same event five straight times at the World Championships in the women’s 800 free.

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South Africa and Peru Scratch Mixed 4×100 Free Relay Prelims in Budapest

Most of the prelims scratches on day seven of the World Championships came from swimmers who withdrew from the meet like South Africa’s Coetze or Shayna Jack

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The United States & Australia Come Up Big On Night Six In Budapest

American Lilly King won the women’s 200m breaststroke tonight in Budapest, further setting her nation apart from the rest in the overall swimming medal table.

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Through O’Callaghan, Aussies Maintain Excellence In 100 Free (Day 6 Oceania Recap)

O’Callaghan becomes the fifth Australian to win the women’s 100 free, making the country the most-decorated in the event alongside East Germany.

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Mollie O’Callaghan Suffers Leg Cramp Before World Championship-Winning Swim

Mollie O’Callaghan took gold in the women’s 100 freestyle at the 2022 World Championships after suffering a leg cramp during warm-up.

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2022 World Championships: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap

World record holder Sarah Sjostrom leads the women’s 50 butterfly this morning after placing 2nd in the 100 free semifinal last night.

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“Freak Accident” Caused Shayna Jack’s Hand Fracture in Training Pool at Worlds

Shayna Jack’s hand injury came from a “freak accident” in the training pool on Wednesday when her hand became entangled in another swimmer’s suit.

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Hanna Rosvall Scratches Women’s 200 Back Prelims at World Championships Day 6

Sweden’s Hanna Rosvall placed 14th in the 100 back semifinal on Sunday. She was ranked #22 in the 200 back this morning.

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