David McKeon

2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day One Prelims Live Recap

The day has finally arrived, the 2016 Olympic Games will commence in the pool, beginning a week-long mix of triumph and heartbreak depicting the raw emotion of sport displayed exclusively at the Olympics.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Horton Threatens Sun Repeat In M 400 Free

The men’s 400 freestyle at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games looks like it’ll bring a lot more competition than the field in 2012, with 8 men already under 3:45 this year.

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Follow the Australian Olympic Swim Team on Twitter and Instagram

Follow the Australian swim team on their social media accounts during their Olympic adventures.

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Aussie Cameron McEvoy Drops 200 Free In Rio

The fastest 100m freestyler ever in a textile suit, Cameron McEvoy, has decided to drop the men’s 200m freestyle from his Rio repertoire.

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Campbell and Magnussen Post Impressive Times at Aussie Grand Prix

Cate Campbell recorded a 24.04 in the 50 freestyle and went on to post a 23.59 relay split while Jame Magnussen swam his fastest 100 freestyle since having shoulder surgery last June…

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34 Swimmers Named to the 2016 Australian Olympic Team

There will 34 athletes headed to Rio, which includes 19 women and 15 men, which is significantly smaller than the 2012 team that included 47 swimmers…

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Australian Championships: Day Three Live Recap

Mitch Larkin continues to chase Peirsol’s records while Emily Seebohm rocks another sub-59 swim.

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Australian Championships: Day Two Final Live Recap

Olympic team spots are up for grabs in the women’s 100 butterfly, men’s 100 breaststroke and women’s 400 freestyle…

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2016 Australian Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Both of Australia’s reigning world champion backstrokers – Mitch Larkin and Emily Seebohm – are set to take on heats of the 100 back on day 2 of the Australian Olympic Trials.

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Australian National Championships: Day One Finals Live Recap

Six athletes qualify for the Olympic Games on the first night of the Australian National Championships…

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Six Athletes Qualify for Rio on the First Night of Australian Champs

It was a very productive night for the Australian swimming as six athletes filled the maximum number of spots on the Olympic team that were up for grabs on the first night of the Australian Championships in Adelaide…

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Australian Championships: 3 Big Things From Day One Prelims

Mack Horton and David McKeon posted the world’s top two times in the men’s 400 freestyle…

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2016 Australian Championships (Olympic Trials) – Men’s Preview

In Adelaide Cameron McEvoy will attempt to qualify for Rio in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle…

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Distance Legend Grant Hackett: “My 400 Free Is Iffy”

Australian legend Grant Hackett hopes to earn a slot on his nation’s roster for Rio individually in the 400m freestyle, as well as a member of the 800m freestyle relay, even despite recent setbacks.

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Detti Puts Up Impressive 3:46.59 to Win the 400 Freestyle in Milan

Gabriele Detti won the men’s 400 freestyle at the Trophy of Milan in a time of 3:46.59…

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