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Australian swimming coach sacked after backing South Korean rival at Olympics

Michael Palfrey expressed support for Kim Woo-min and said ‘go Korea’ ahead of the 400m freestyle at Paris 2024

The Independent UK

Swimming Australia sack coach for Korea barracking

Michael Palfrey has been sacked by Swimming Australia, who say the coach's Paris Olympics comments caused 'serious damage' to the governing body's reputation.

AAP

‘Three years of going flat stick’: Australia’s swimmers need break before 2028 Olympics

After winning seven gold medals in Paris, Australia’s swimming team plan to rest then reset for Los Angeles in 2028… but they don’t plan to rest on their laurels

The Guardian - AU

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Olympic Medal Tally: How Many Medals Does Australia Have After Day 16 Of Paris 2024?

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O'Callaghan beats Titmus to win 200m freestyle gold

Mollie O'Callaghan overcame intense nerves as she beat fellow Australian Ariarne Titmus to win the women's 200m freestyle at the Paris Olympics.

AAP

Paris Olympics 2024: ‘Terminator’ Titmus defends 400-metre freestyle title

Ariarne Titmus held off Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky to successfully defend her Olympic 400-metre freestyle title.

Al Jazeera

Ariarne Titmus sees off McIntosh and Ledecky on golden night in the pool for Australia

Titmus leads at every turn to win by almost a second and beat rivals in 400m freestyle battle for the ages in Paris

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Olympic Games: Australians in action on day one in Paris

Australia will be out to make an immediate impact at Paris 2024 with medal hopes in swimming, cycling, diving and rugby sevens

The Guardian - AU

Golden hour looms for Australian swimmers in Paris

Australian swimmers are favoured to win the initial three gold medals at the Paris Olympic pool but head coach Rohan Taylor insists he won't be counting.

AAP

Australia investigate Olympic swimming coach over ‘serious error of judgement’ before Paris 2024

Michael Palfrey previously coached South Korean swimmers and suggested he hoped they’d win in Paris

The Independent UK

‘Un-Australian’: Australia swimming coach in hot water for backing Korean rival

Michael Palfrey will remain with the team despite comments in Paris that were described as ‘deeply concerning’

The Guardian - AU

‘A perfect storm in Paris’: Australian swimmer Sam Short eyes Olympic treble

The 20-year-old has to juggle a law degree with his sport but is a real chance of winning medals over three distances at the 2024 Games

The Guardian - AU

Winnington & relay women in near-misses for world golds

Elijah Winnington came up short in his bid to regain his world 400m freestyle title while a shadow women's 4x100m free relay team had to settle for silver too.

AAP

In-form Dolphins swim team to chase world title medals

Australia will send a 38-strong team to next month's world swimming championships in Fukuoka, Japan, with stars like Kaylee McKeown expected to shine.

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O'Callaghan shines at NSW swim titles

Mollie O'Callaghan again showed why she's a rising star of world swimming, beating Ariarne Titmus in a thrilling 200m freestyle final at the NSW championships.

ABC News

From swimming to lawn bowls, athletes struggle to cope after major competitions

A sport psychologist says it is very common for athletes to experience mental health challenges following success at major competitions. Commonwealth gold medallist Ellen Ryan says she has struggled to return to a normal life.

The Guardian - AU

Australian swimmers throw down gauntlet for Paris after Games pool dominance

Tokyo Olympics stars hoovered up Commonwealth Games medals as a new, even younger crop of athletes progress through the ranks

AAP

Australian swim stars' love triangle with many angles

The supposed love triangle between Australian swim stars has more than three angles, whichever way you look at it.

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AFP

Peaty cruises after returning from injury at Commonwealths

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Adam Peaty was quickest in qualifying for the 100m breaststroke semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday in his first race since recovering from a foot injury.

AAP

McKeon on cusp of golden Games record

Emma McKeon has equalled a golden benchmark after Australian para-swimmer Katja Dedekind broke a world record at the Commonwealth Games.

ABC News

Ellie Cole, Sam Short and Mollie O'Callaghan's different journeys on the opening night at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Australia's most decorated female Paralympian Ellie Cole brings an end to her career, while rising stars Sam Short and Mollie O'Callaghan show they're just getting things started.

AFP

Australia off to a flyer as swim stars shine at Commonwealth Games

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Australia dominated the first night of action in the Commonwealth Games pool in Birmingham on Friday to race clear at the top of medals table.

ABC News

Commonwealth Games gold rush as Australia dominates in the pool on day one

Australia sweeps the podium twice and wins 11 medals total in the pool on day one at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

AAP

Winnington, Titmus win freestyle gold

Australian swimmers Elijah Winnington, Ariarne Titmus and Timothy Hodge have won gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

ABC News

Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Emma McKeon, Ariarne Titmus, Mollie O'Callaghan expected to lead another Aussie swimming golden haul

The Australian swim team enjoyed a strong world championships campaign, and a couple of Olympic superstars are returning to the fold for the Commonwealth Games.

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