A legal battle between Australia’s famous Kyles could be on the cards. Swimming champion Kyle Chalmers has just released a footwear range with the words ‘KING KYLE’ appearing on the side of the shoe, while a crown above Chalmers’ initials (KC) are on the back. Of course, talkback host and Australian Idol judge Kyle Sandilands … Read more
Nine-time Olympic medal winner Leisel Jones won’t take part in the Enhanced Games, but isn’t against the concept. The Enhanced Games is the brainchild of Australian entrepreneur Aron D’Souza, who is proposing an event where professional athletes can use performance enhancements to break records for a $US1 million prize. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: ‘Dangerous’ Enhanced … Read more
Australian swimming legend Ellie Cole has wowed fans, friends and peers with some beautiful baby news Cole is Australia’s most decorated female Paralympian and dominated the pool for years before her retirement in 2022 (not long after her third Commonwealth Games in Birmingham). In four Paralympics she won 17 medals, including six gold, and at … Read more
Former champion swimmer and mum of four Libby Trickett has shared an important health message after undergoing a hospital procedure. The 2004 Olympic gold medallist is about to undergo a colonoscopy and had to navigate the preparation needed for that along with looking after her brood of kids. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Libby Trickett on … Read more
Olympic champion Mack Horton has announced his retirement from swimming just six months out from Paris 2024. The 27-year-old’s future had been up in the air since he missed the cut for the Australian squad at last year’s world championships. But only now, with the Olympic trials coming up in June, has the gold medal-winning … Read more
Emma McKeon has shared a sweet tribute to her boyfriend, fellow swimmer and musician Cody Simpson, on his 27th birthday. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, McKeon posted a series of behind-the-scenes snaps of her life with Simpson, plus some sweet videos showing him goofing off for the camera. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Emma McKeon shares … Read more
Cody Simpson has vowed to reach his swimming goals before he is done with the sport. The Australian popstar-turned-swimmer, who won relay gold and silver at last year’s Commonwealth Games for heat swims, this week set a new personal best by equalling the exact Olympic qualification time for the 100m butterfly event. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more
Summer McIntosh’s continued assault on the international swimming podium in 2023 made her The Canadian Press female athlete of the year. “I’m very honoured to have it and it’s just really cool,” McIntosh said of the award. A talent for swimming fast combined with poise beyond her years has the Toronto teenager tracking for a … Read more
Olympic swimming champion Stephanie Rice has announced her new love publicly, just months after moving her life to the United Arab Emirates. The 35-year-old triple gold medallist said earlier this month that she moved to Dubai “on a one-way ticket”. And if that wasn’t already enough of a life shake-up, Rice has now gone public … Read more
