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Aussie Hype Video: 17-Yr Old Chalmers Slaps His Chest Harder Than You

Get as fired up as Kyle Chalmers appears in this ultra-hype-up video highlighting the Aussie athletes set to compete in under 100 days from now in Rio.

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Australia Ensures Olympic Bid in 400 Free Relay With Time Trial Swim

Cam McEvoy (above, right) anchored the Australians to a 400 free relay time that should lock-up their qualification to Rio.

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Australian Championships: Photo Gallery

Experience some of the great moments of the Australian Championships…

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Australian Championships: Day 7 Finals Live Recap

Athletes will by vying for Olympic team spots in the women’s 200 backstroke and 800 freestyle as well as the men’s 100 butterfly and 50 freestyle…

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2016 Australian Olympic Trials: Day 6 Prelims Live Recaps

After missing an individual swim in the 100, James Magnussen will begin his quest for a spot in the 50 on Tuesday morning in Adelaide.

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Groves and McEvoy Add Second Individual Event to Their Schedule in Rio

Six athletes were added to the Olympic team on day five of the Australian Championships…

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Cameron McEvoy Swims Fastest Textile 100 Free Ever: 47.04

2016 HANCOCK PROSPECTING AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS (AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TRIALS) Thursday April 7th-Thursday April 14th SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre – Adelaide…

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Australian Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Olympic team spots in the men’s 100 freestyle and 200 breaststroke as well as the women’s 200 butterfly are up for grabs in tonight’s finals…

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2016 Australian National Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Alicia Coutts looks to make her third Olympic Team on the fourth night of Australian Championships…

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2016 Australian Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

James Magnussen (pictured) and Cameron McEvoy will take on the 100 free on day 4, with youngster Kyle Chalmers also in the mix in one of the nation’s strongest events.

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Magnussen’s Relay Gets Special Time Trial After Inelibiglity Ruling

James Magnussen and the members of his Ravenswood Club are set to swim a special time trial at the end of tonight’s finals session, due to an ineligibility ruling.

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McEvoy In A ‘Good Position’ Headed Into Trials

Excitement is just about boiling over in Adelaide, South Australia, as the nation’s Olympic Trials meet is slated to kick off tomorrow, April 7th.

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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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Emma McKeon, Alicia Coutts Close Out NSW C’Ships With Mega Swims

The intense 3-day action in Sydney wrapped up with stellar swims from both Aussies and visiting athletes, highlighted by a new Commonwealth Record by St. Peters and Western’s Emma McKeon.

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Magnussen Gets Another Shot At NSW Championship Sprint Title

James Magnussen swam a smooth 50m freestyle this morning, setting himself up for the middle of the pool to lead tonight’s finals in Sydney.

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