Australia’s most decorated Olympian Emma McKeon retires from swimming
4 months ago

Australia’s most decorated Olympian Emma McKeon retires from swimming

The Hindu  

Swimmer Emma McKeon, Australia’s most decorated Olympian and an eight-time world-record holder, retired from the sport on Monday aged 30. “She was and will continue to be a great role model for younger athletes,” said Australian swim team head coach Rohan Taylor. What she has achieved in our sport is unsurpassed.” Australia’s Olympic Committee hailed her for consistently “setting the standard for excellence” while Swimming Australia said she would be remembered in the same vein as greats like Dawn Fraser and Ian Thorpe. “She will also be remembered for how she represented swimming,” said Swimming Australia chief Rob Woodhouse, McKeon’s uncle.

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14-time Olympic medalist Emma McKeon retires from swimming
4 months ago

14-time Olympic medalist Emma McKeon retires from swimming

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Emma McKeon, Australia’s most decorated Olympian, announced her retirement from competitive swimming on Monday. McKeon holds the Australian record of 14 Olympic medals — six of them gold — won over three Summer Olympics, while her seven-medal haul at Tokyo 2020 is the most ever by a female swimmer at a single Games and equal most for any …

Australian swimmer Emma Mckeon retires
4 months ago

Australian swimmer Emma Mckeon retires

ABC  

Sally Sara: Australia's most decorated Olympian, Emma McKeon, has announced she's hanging up the goggles and retiring from competitive swimming. Luke Radford: Australian Olympic history is full of swimmers who've made a splash, but none more so than Emma McKeon. Luke Radford: While it's Olympic glory that captures the public's attention, she also won 20 World Championship medals and is …

Emma McKeon ponders life beyond swimming after announcing Olympic retirement
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Emma McKeon ponders life beyond swimming after announcing Olympic retirement

ABC  

It is hard to believe that Emma McKeon could have been unaware of the scale of her achievement when she won her sixth Olympic gold medal at the Paris Olympics. "You grow up and you look up to these people like Ian Thorpe and Susie O'Neill and Jodie Henry and think I want to be like them one day," McKeon …

Katie Ledecky at Olympics: All you need to know about the most decorated female Olympic swimmer
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Ledecky at Olympics: All you need to know about the most decorated female Olympic swimmer

The Hindu  

With eight out of nine of her Olympic gold medals coming from individual events, Katie Ledecky, is touted as one of the greatest mid-distance female swimmers of all time. London 2012 Olympics: Katie Ledecky reacts after winning gold in the women’s 800m freestyle final at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics: Ledecky became the sole individual …

Australia’s Kaylee McKeown sweeps both Olympic backstroke events in Paris to match her feat in Tokyo
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia’s Kaylee McKeown sweeps both Olympic backstroke events in Paris to match her feat in Tokyo

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Back-to-back. She pulled off the same feat in Tokyo three years ago, which makes her the first woman to win back-to-back doubles in the backstroke in Olympic swimming. So I went out hard and just held on for dear life.” McKeown, who is easy to recognize on the podium wearing large, wire-rimmed glasses, holds the world record …

Paris Olympics: Cam McEvoy, Kaylee McKeown and Saya Sakakibara win gold for Australia — as it happened
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Cam McEvoy, Kaylee McKeown and Saya Sakakibara win gold for Australia — as it happened

ABC  

Saya Sakakibara has won an historic gold medal in the BMX at the Paris Olympics, which is Australia's first in the history of the event. Sakakibara's win continued a gold rush for Australia, after Cam McEvoy won a gold medal in the men's 50m freestyle and Kaylee McKeown once again dominated the field in the women's 200m backstroke to claim …

Titmus-led Australia, Canadian teen McIntosh sparkle in Paris Olympics pool
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Titmus-led Australia, Canadian teen McIntosh sparkle in Paris Olympics pool

Al Jazeera  

Aussies bag women’s freestyle relay gold ahead of USA, McIntosh breaks record in 200m butterfly final and Ledecky becomes most decorated female swimmer of all time. Gold for the 4x200m freestyle relay women 🥇 Mollie O’Callaghan, Lani Pallister, Brianna Throssell and Ariarne Titmus dominated the field in 7:38.08 setting a new Olympic Record! #AllezAUS | @swimmingaus | @dolphinsaus pic.twitter.com/TgKB8fTCNO — …

Kaylee McKeown wins gold and defends 100m backstroke title at Paris Olympics
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Kaylee McKeown wins gold and defends 100m backstroke title at Paris Olympics

ABC  

Kaylee McKeown has paid tribute to her late father after become just the second woman to win consecutive Olympic 100-metre backstroke gold medals. An American came for McKeown's crown — but the Aussie legend showed the Olympics is all about timing Photo shows Kaylee McKeown smiles widely while holding her gold medal Two months ago Kaylee McKeown was the world …

Swimming’s next generation, from all over the globe, claims the spotlight at Paris Olympics
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Swimming’s next generation, from all over the globe, claims the spotlight at Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Swimming’s next generation of stars claimed the spotlight at the Paris Olympics on Monday night, a brash group that comes from all over the globe. Then perhaps the biggest surprise of all: Titmus, the world-record holder and defending gold medalist in the women’s 200 free, was knocked off by O’Callaghan. McIntosh collected her first medal of any …

Australian women off to a dominant start in their Olympic swimming rivalry with the US
8 months ago

Australian women off to a dominant start in their Olympic swimming rivalry with the US

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — The Australian women are about the surest thing in swimming, and they showed it Saturday on the first night at the Paris Olympic pool. They picked up two gold medals, led by Ariarne Titmus in the 400-meter freestyle and another by the quartet in the 4x100 freestyle relay, their fourth straight Olympic victory in that event. “It’s …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Titmus, McKeown and McKeon to lead Australia in pool
9 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Titmus, McKeown and McKeon to lead Australia in pool

The Hindu  

Double individual gold medallists Ariarne Titmus, Kaylee McKeown and Emma McKeon will lead Australia’s 41-strong squad in the pool at the Olympic Games in Paris next month as Swimming Australia confirmed another powerful line-up on Sunday. “This team is balanced by debutants through to record breakers and stalwarts – from Cam McEvoy and Bronte Campbell at their fourth Games, through …

Three-time Olympic gold medallist McKeown deflated after world record near-miss at Olympic trials
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Three-time Olympic gold medallist McKeown deflated after world record near-miss at Olympic trials

The Hindu  

Kaylee McKeown came within a whisker of her 100 metres backstroke world record at Australia’s Olympic trials on Tuesday but was more impressed with rival Mollie O’Callaghan’s swim than her own. Olympic champion McKeown won the final in 57.41 seconds, the event’s second-fastest swim in history and only 0.08 seconds short of her best from the World Cup event in …

O’Callaghan, McKeown in ominous Olympic form at Australian championships
11 months, 1 week ago

O’Callaghan, McKeown in ominous Olympic form at Australian championships

The Hindu  

Two-time world champion Mollie O’Callaghan fired a Paris Olympics warning Wednesday with a blistering 100m freestyle at the Australian championships, while Kaylee McKeown joined an elite group in the 200m medley. Meg Harris, Tokyo Olympic champion Emma McKeon and Shayna Jack were all under the qualifying time needed to make Paris, while Cate Campbell and Brianna Throssell narrowly missed it. …

Kaylee McKeown on fire in Sydney as she warms up for Olympics
1 year ago

Kaylee McKeown on fire in Sydney as she warms up for Olympics

The Hindu  

World record holder Kaylee McKeown warmed up for her Olympic 200m backstroke defence with a blistering swim at the NSW State Championships Friday, while sprint star Mollie O’Callaghan upstaged Emma McKeon. Australia’s McKeown touched in 2mins 04.21sec at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre to beat the field by seven seconds -- the second-fastest time this year behind American arch-rival …

McKeown becomes first woman to hold every backstroke World Record
1 year, 5 months ago

McKeown becomes first woman to hold every backstroke World Record

The Hindu  

Australian Kaylee McKeown said she was “super stoked” after becoming the first woman to hold world records in all three backstroke disciplines by smashing the 50m mark. “I am super stoked with that,” said McKeown, who is a red-hot favourite to dominate in the pool at next year’s Paris Olympics. READ | Kenya says World Aquatics has lifted swimming ban …

World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky overtakes Michael Phelps for most individual golds
1 year, 7 months ago

World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky overtakes Michael Phelps for most individual golds

Hindustan Times  

Here's why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport. The 26-year-old American won the 800-freestyle on Saturday at the World Aquatics Championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at the worlds. Silver medallist China's Li Bingjie, gold medallist USA's Katie Ledecky and bronze medallist Australia's …

Swimming great Katie Ledecky talking of sticking around for the 2028 LA Olympics
1 year, 8 months ago

Swimming great Katie Ledecky talking of sticking around for the 2028 LA Olympics

Associated Press  

FUKUOKA, Japan — Retirement isn’t anywhere in sight for swimmer Katie Ledecky, one of the greatest freestylers that swimming has ever seen. I can’t wrap my head around being done next year.” Ledecky was also reminded that the Los Angeles Olympics are exactly five years away. Ledecky, the 2016 Olympic gold medalist, faces 2021 Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus of Australia …

World Championships: Cameron McEvoy posts year-best timing, Australian swimmers confident of good show
1 year, 9 months ago

World Championships: Cameron McEvoy posts year-best timing, Australian swimmers confident of good show

The Hindu  

Australia’s swimming team head to next month’s World Championships in Fukuoka with confidence after setting a number of eye-catching times at national trials in Melbourne. “These world championships are such an important stepping stone in what is a big 12 months before the Paris Olympics.” Propelled by a powerful women’s contingent, Australia’s swimmers won a national record 21 medals, including …

McEvoy, Jack send world championship warning in lightning fast 50m free
1 year, 9 months ago

McEvoy, Jack send world championship warning in lightning fast 50m free

The Hindu  

A resurgent Cameron McEvoy swam the two fastest 50m freestyles of the year on Sunday to emphatically make Australia’s world championship team as Shayna Jack upstaged Olympic champion Emma McKeon to take out the women’s race. His heat time would have won gold at the last world championships and silver at the Tokyo Olympics behind American great Caeleb Dressel. McKeon …

O’Callaghan edges McKeon to win 100m freestyle in year’s fastest time
1 year, 9 months ago

O’Callaghan edges McKeon to win 100m freestyle in year’s fastest time

The Hindu  

World 100m freestyle champion Mollie O’Callaghan edged Olympic gold medallist Emma McKeon by a fingertip in the year’s fastest time Saturday ahead of a blockbuster world championships next month. “I kind of just had to trust myself and believe that I could touch that wall first,” said O’Callaghan, who upset Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus to win the 200m earlier in …

Australian swimming c’ships: Olympic champions McKeown, Stubblety-Cook fire up
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian swimming c’ships: Olympic champions McKeown, Stubblety-Cook fire up

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown blitzed to the 100m backstroke title at the Australian swimming championships Tuesday, with fellow world record holder Zac Stubblety-Cook also throwing down the gauntlet in the 200m breaststroke. McKeown, who set a new world record over 200m last month, touched in a sizzling 57.90 seconds as she builds to the world championships in Japan in July. …

Australian C’ships: O’Callaghan beats McKeon in clash of Olympic and world champions
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian C’ships: O’Callaghan beats McKeon in clash of Olympic and world champions

The Hindu  

World champion Mollie O’Callaghan won a showdown with Olympic gold medallist Emma McKeon on Monday to take the women’s 100m freestyle title at the Australian championships in the fastest time this year. “It hurts, but great to touch the wall,” said O’Callaghan, whose time was quicker than the 52.67 that won her gold at the world championships in Budapest last …

Chalmers, McKeon crowned 100m freestyle short course world champions
2 years, 3 months ago

Chalmers, McKeon crowned 100m freestyle short course world champions

The Hindu  

Kyle Chalmers outswam Romanian sensation David Popovici to win the 100m freestyle title at the World Short Course Championships on Thursday, with Emma McKeon making it a golden night for Australia by claiming the women’s crown. The much-anticipated men’s race pitted the world record holders in short course, Chalmers, and long course, Popovici, with the Australian proving too strong for …

95yo swimmer Marion Beulke goes for gold at Pan Pacific Games Masters on Gold Coast
2 years, 4 months ago

95yo swimmer Marion Beulke goes for gold at Pan Pacific Games Masters on Gold Coast

ABC  

If you are thinking about putting your feet up and relaxing, 95-year-old swimmer Marion Beulke has a message for you: "That's the surest way out the door". Marion is the oldest competitor at the 2022 Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast and has no time for people who say they are too old to get active. Marion took …

Commonwealth Games: Australia rules the waves in Birmingham
2 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Australia rules the waves in Birmingham

The Hindu  

Australia dominated the swimming events at the Commonwealth Games with 65 medals — 25 gold, 21 silver and 19 bronze. Gold galore Australia’s McKeon made history by taking her tally of gold medals at the Commonwealth Games to 14, the most by any athlete. Challenging the Australian hegemony was 15-year-old Summer McIntosh, who became Canada’s first gold medallist in the …

Commonwealth Games: From Emma McKeon to Achanta Sharath Kamal, top performers in Birmingham
2 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games: From Emma McKeon to Achanta Sharath Kamal, top performers in Birmingham

Firstpost  

As we conclude our coverage of the 22nd edition of the Commonwealth Games, we take a look at five of the best performances from the quadrennial showpiece event Birmingham: India’s campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2022 officially came to an end, with 61 medals on the last day of the prestigious multi-sport event. As we conclude our coverage of the …

Commonwealth Games 2022: Australian swimmer Emma McKeon sets this unique world record | READ
2 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022: Australian swimmer Emma McKeon sets this unique world record | READ

India TV News  

CWG 2022| The recently concluded Commonwealth Games which was hosted by Birmingham this year saw many records which were made and broken. McKeon has won a total of 1 silver, 1 bronze, and 6 gold medals across various events in swimming at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The recently concluded Commonwealth Games saw participation from 72 countries/territories out of which only …

CWG 2022: Elaine Thompson-Herah Wins Commonwealth 100m, Ariarne Titmus Stars in Pool
2 years, 7 months ago

CWG 2022: Elaine Thompson-Herah Wins Commonwealth 100m, Ariarne Titmus Stars in Pool

News 18  

Olympic 100m champion Elaine Thompson-Herah cruised to Commonwealth gold on Wednesday as Australia’s Ariarne Titmus completed a stunning individual freestyle treble on the last night of swimming action. “It’s a year ago since I was giving my interviews and burst into tears because of a bad swim at the Olympics," said the world champion, who also won the 50m butterfly …

Swimmer McKeon becomes most successful Commonwealth athlete
2 years, 7 months ago

Swimmer McKeon becomes most successful Commonwealth athlete

Associated Press  

BIRMINGHAM, England — Australian swimmer Emma McKeon became the Commonwealth Games’ most successful athlete during a history-making night in the pool on Sunday. The 28-year-old McKeon claimed her 11th career gold medal, spread across editions in Glasgow, the Gold Coast and Birmingham, to set a new Commonwealth Games mark for most titles. With McKeon’s parents Ron and Susie, both former …

Katie Ledecky Extends Record Medal Tally to 21 at Hungary Swimming Worlds
2 years, 9 months ago

Katie Ledecky Extends Record Medal Tally to 21 at Hungary Swimming Worlds

News 18  

Katie Ledecky has extended her record haul of medals from the world championships to 21, two more than any other female swimmer managed before. The 25-year-old Ledecky claimed her 18th gold at the worlds on Wednesday as the United States won the women’s 4×200 freestyle relay final, clocking the fastest split, 1:53.67, to help the Americans triumph in a championship …

Australian Swimming Championships a guide to medal success at the Commonwealth Games
2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Swimming Championships a guide to medal success at the Commonwealth Games

ABC  

A couple of times every four years, Australians become diehard swimming fans – arguably the one international sport in which we can truly take on the world and win. Key points: The championships could see Shayna Jack gain a spot in the Australian team for the first time since the end of her two-year drug ban Cate and Bronte Campbell …

Australia's most decorated Olympian Emma McKeown sensationally enters the trans debate
2 years, 11 months ago

Australia's most decorated Olympian Emma McKeown sensationally enters the trans debate

Daily Mail  

Australia's most decorated Olympian, Emma McKeon, believes it is unfair to compete against transgender women in female sport. The five-time gold medallist said swimming would need to 'deal with' the issue of transgender women competing because it's 'just not fair'. Eleven-times gold medallist Emma Mckeon said swimming would need to 'deal with' the issue of transwomen competing in women's sport …

How Emma McKeon's magic week in the pool helped her make Olympic history
3 years, 7 months ago

How Emma McKeon's magic week in the pool helped her make Olympic history

ABC  

The moment when everyone realised Olympic history was on the cards for Emma McKeon came at about 11:47am AEST on Saturday in the pool at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. Emma McKeon's Games Day 1 8:35pm 100m b'fly heat 55.82 =1st Day 2 11:40am 100m b'fly SF 56.33 2nd Day 2 12:45pm W 4x100m free relay final 51.35 GOLD Day 3 …

'McKeonville': Emma McKeon's hometown proud of its golden 'Gong girl'
3 years, 7 months ago

'McKeonville': Emma McKeon's hometown proud of its golden 'Gong girl'

ABC  

Excitement has reached a fever pitch in the New South Wales hometown of Emma McKeon after she claimed her 11th medal to become Australia's most decorated Olympian. Key points: Emma McKeon is now the most decorated Australian Olympian Her haul includes seven medals at Tokyo and four at Rio Wollongong residents have suggested renaming her hometown, 'McKeonville' The 27-year-old swimmer …

7th heaven: Aussie McKeon leaves Tokyo with 7 swim medals
3 years, 7 months ago

7th heaven: Aussie McKeon leaves Tokyo with 7 swim medals

Associated Press  

TOYKO — Emma McKeon won two more gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, making the Australian the first woman to earn seven medals in swimming at a single Games. Thirty minutes later, McKeon dived back in the pool to win again, this time as part of Australia’s 4×100 medley relay. “I feel like it has been a bit …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: From Emma McKeon making history to 4x100m mixed medley debut, five memorable swimming moments
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: From Emma McKeon making history to 4x100m mixed medley debut, five memorable swimming moments

Firstpost  

The Tokyo Olympics swimming ended Sunday with USA on top of the medals table. Here are five memorable moments: The Katie-Ariarne show The Katie Ledecky-Ariarne Titmus rivalry lived up to its billing, with the pair locking horns across three high-quality races. Nailbiter Tatjana Schoenmaker announced herself on the Olympic stage in style when she smashed the women’s 200m breaststroke world …

USA\'s Dressel claims 4th gold, 7 medals for McKeon
3 years, 7 months ago

USA\'s Dressel claims 4th gold, 7 medals for McKeon

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Securing his place as one of the biggest stars of the Tokyo Olympics, Caeleb Dressel won his fourth gold medal with a victory in the 50-meter freestyle Sunday. In the men's 50, France's Florent Manaudou finished behind Dressel to repeat as the Olympic silver medalist in 21.55, while Brazil's Bruno Fratus claimed the bronze in 21.57 — edging American …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Emma McKeon clinches seventh medal to create history as Australia win 4x100m medley relay
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Emma McKeon clinches seventh medal to create history as Australia win 4x100m medley relay

Firstpost  

Emma McKeon has now won four gold and three bronze in Tokyo 2020, overtaking East German Kristin Otto’s six medal-haul in 1952 which was matched by American Natalie Coughlin in 2008. Emma McKeon made Olympic history Sunday in helping Australia upset two-time defending champions the United States to soar to the women’s 4x100m relay gold medal Sunday. A blistering butterfly …

Swimming: Emma McKeon first female swimmer to win seven medals at a single Olympics
3 years, 7 months ago

Swimming: Emma McKeon first female swimmer to win seven medals at a single Olympics

The Hindu  

Emma McKeon claimed her historic seventh swimming medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday with Australia’s victory in the women’s 4x100 medley relay. The 27-year-old from Brisbane becomes the first female swimmer to win seven medals at a single Games. She is now only the second woman in history to win seven medals in a single Olympics, behind Soviet gymnast …

Emma McKeon has seven medals at Tokyo Olympics with gold in 50m freestyle and 4x100m medley relay
3 years, 7 months ago

Emma McKeon has seven medals at Tokyo Olympics with gold in 50m freestyle and 4x100m medley relay

ABC  

Emma McKeon has won two more gold medals in Tokyo, taking her medal tally at this Games to seven — the equal most by any woman in any sport in Olympic history. Key points: Emma McKeon has collected 11 Olympic medals over her career, five of which are gold Seven of McKeon's medals were earned in Tokyo No Australian has …

Pool finale: Dressel, McKeon highlight last day of swimming
3 years, 7 months ago

Pool finale: Dressel, McKeon highlight last day of swimming

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dressel is favored to win his third individual gold …

Kaylee McKeown wins women's Olympic 200m backstroke gold in Tokyo
3 years, 7 months ago

Kaylee McKeown wins women's Olympic 200m backstroke gold in Tokyo

The Hindu  

Kaylee McKeown of Australia completed an Olympic backstroke double on Saturday, adding the 200m title to her 100m crown. The 20-year-old swam a blistering final 50m to touch in 2min 04.68sec ahead of Canada's Kylie Masse, whom she also edged into silver over the 100m showdown. READ: "I always try to backend my 200 as much as I can," said …

An Australian Gold Medalist Invited Her Bronze-Winning Teammate To Share The Podium
3 years, 7 months ago

An Australian Gold Medalist Invited Her Bronze-Winning Teammate To Share The Podium

NPR  

An Australian Gold Medalist Invited Her Bronze-Winning Teammate To Share The Podium Enlarge this image toggle caption Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images It feels good at the top, but Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown knows it feels better when victory is shared. The 20-year-old won her second Olympic gold medal, in the women's 200-meter backstroke final …

Tokyo Olympics: Duncan Scott left with strange sorrow after claiming more silver for Team GB
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Duncan Scott left with strange sorrow after claiming more silver for Team GB

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He remains …

Australia's Emma McKeon wins Olympic gold in women's 100m freestyle, bronze to Cate Campbell
3 years, 7 months ago

Australia's Emma McKeon wins Olympic gold in women's 100m freestyle, bronze to Cate Campbell

ABC  

Emma McKeon has won Australia's ninth gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics, with victory in the women's 100 metres freestyle final. Leading from start to finish, McKeon touched the wall in an Olympic record time of 51.96 seconds, which was 0.31s ahead of Hong Kong's Siobhan Haughey. Kaylee McKeown and Emily Seebohm into 200m backstroke final Kaylee McKeown broke the …

Tokyo Olympics: Zac Stubblety-Cook wins swimming gold for Australia after stunning last lap
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Zac Stubblety-Cook wins swimming gold for Australia after stunning last lap

India Today  

Australia's Zac Stubblety-Cook on Thursday produced a stunning last lap to win the gold medal in the men's 200-metres breaststroke at the Tokyo Olympics. In the 200m breaststroke, Arno Kamminga of the Netherlands led at the 150m turn and was inside world record time as he fought with Finland's Matti Mattsson. It is Australia's seventh gold medal of the Games …

Everything you need to know about Australia's Olympic schedule today
3 years, 8 months ago

Everything you need to know about Australia's Olympic schedule today

Daily Mail  

Australia's incredible run in the pool at the Tokyo Olympics is set to continue today with the nation's swimmers having a major chance at a podium finish in eight events. Day 5 at the Games saw 20-year-old superstar Ariarne Titmus thrash Katie Ledecky in the 200m freestyle final to make it two from two against the American legend. Day 5 …

Ariarne Titmus, new queen of the pool crowned at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 8 months ago

Ariarne Titmus, new queen of the pool crowned at Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus cruised through the 200m freestyle on Wednesday with an Olympic record of 1:53.92. On Monday, the Australian defeated American Katie Ledecky to win her first Olympic gold medal in the 400m freestyle in 3:56.69. In the 2018 FINA world short-course championships, Titmus won the gold medal in the 200m freestyle and 400m freestyle, where she set …

Olympics latest: Naomi Osaka eliminated from Tokyo Games
3 years, 8 months ago

Olympics latest: Naomi Osaka eliminated from Tokyo Games

Al Jazeera  

Naomi Osaka, Japan’s tennis superstar, is out of the Tokyo Olympics. Volleyball Meanwhile, the United States women’s volleyball team has handed defending gold medalist China its second straight-set loss. Shooting Pang Wei and Jiang Ranxin have added to China’s medal haul in shooting, defeating Russians Artem Chernousov and Vitalina Batsarashkina to earn gold in 10-metre air pistol mixed team. Seventeen-year-old …

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