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SwimmingPremiumTeenager Popovici swims 100m world record

Romanian 17-year-old David Popovici has broken a 13-year-old world record in the men's 100-metre freestyle at the European Championships in Rome.

Staff Writers

Mitchell JohnsonPremiumHe’s only human: Why Chalmers’ statement resonates

Kyle Chalmers’ iconic ‘shush’ celebration after winning gold this week was a pointed moment that will resonate with plenty of athletes across the sporting spectrum. I am one of them.

Mitchell Johnson

SwimmingGames records unexpected: swim star McKeon

Emma McKeon says setting a range of records with her golden Commonwealth Games is unexpected.

Steve Larkin

SwimmingEmma McKeon's record-breaking Games

A glance at the feats of Australian swimmer Emma McKeon at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Steve Larkin

SwimmingAustralia's swim campaign at a glance

Fast facts about the campaign of Australia's swim team at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Steve Larkin

Commonwealth GamesPremiumMcKeon fires golden last swim shot

Swimmer Emma McKeon won another gold medal as Australia's swim team ended their Commonwealth Games with a triumphant final note.

Steve Larkin and Roger Vaughan

Don’t missCommentsPremiumWhat to watch for on day 6 of Comm Games action

Athletics fans will get to see Rohan Browning in the 100m semi finals while Brandon Starc is defending his title in the high jump from 2am.

Aaron Kirby

SwimmingPremiumPop star Simpson raves about swimming life

Cody Simpson has no regrets at pausing his career as a global pop sensation to become an Australian swim team member.

Steve Larkin and Ian Chadband

Back on topCommentsPremiumPODIUM FINISH: Comm Games’ three biggest overnight stories

WA’s Nina Kennedy has restored Australia’s Commonwealth Pole Vault crown and find out how Cody Simpson fared in his first individual swimming final in our Podium Finish.

Bryce Luff

Highs and lowsCommentsPremiumWA wrap: Kennedy restores crown, Hire, Wagstaff denied

Nina Kennedy has flown the flag for WA on day five in Birmingham while Jesse Wagstaff and Greg Hire came oh so close to the gold medal.

Carly Laden and Bryce Luff

SwimmingMost career Commonwealth Games medals

A glance at the most successful athletes in Commonwealth Games history.

Steve Larkin

SwimmingAussie swimmer McKeon sets Games record

Australian swimmer Emma McKeon is now the most successful athlete ever at the Commonwealth Games, with a record 19 medals.

Steve Larkin

Fine formVideo‘Terminator’ Titmus sets Games record in epic 800m display

Ariarne Titmus has set a Commonwealth Games record in a blistering women’s 800m freestyle final, with Australia locking out all three podium places.

Bryce Luff and Aaron Kirby

SwimmingPeaty bounces back to claim gold

English star Adam Peaty added the only major gold medal missing from his vast collection with victory in the Commonwealth Games men's 50 metres breaststroke.

Staff Writers

Positive outlookVideo‘I want to inspire’: Simpson upbeat after fifth in final

Pop star-turned professional swimmer Cody Simpson says more is on the horizon after he failed to medal in the final of the men’s 100m butterfly, which was claimed by Canadian Joshua Liendo Edwards.

Carly Laden

What. A. Finish.PremiumO’Callaghan holds off McKeon as Aussies sweep 100m freestyle

World champion Mollie O’Callaghan is now a Commonwealth Games title holder after holding off Emma McKeon to claim gold in the 100m freestyle final.

Bryce Luff

Golden girlsPremiumThrossell fights but Dekkers triumphs in 200m butterfly

West Aussie Brianna Throssell has added to the Dolphins’ medal haul with a bronze in the Women’s 200m Butterfly final - her final race of the meet.

Carly Laden

Come here!GROUP HUG: The touching end to 100m breastroke final

Australian Chelsea Hodges earned bronze in a dazzling women’s 100m breastroke final that finished with an all-in hug between competitors.

Bryce Luff

WOWCommentsGood golly, miss Mollie! 18-year-old O’Callaghan stuns McKeon

Australian 18-year-old Mollie O'Callaghan has beaten two esteemed compatriots to win gold in the 100m freestyle at the Commonwealth Games.

Steve Larkin and Ian Chadband

Don’t missCommentsPremiumWhat to watch for on day 5 of Comm Games action

WA’s Nina Kennedy will get her shot at Comm Games glory from 2am as she looks to back up last month’s World Championships bronze while Cody Simpson will have his first crack at individual gold in the Butterfly.

Staff Writers

GOLDEN GIRL PremiumMcKeon eyes another Commonwealth milestone

Australia's swim ace Emma McKeon is on the verge of yet another Commonwealth Games milestone.

Steve Larkin

Making a splashCommentsPremiumPODIUM FINISH: Comm Games’ three biggest overnight stories

Day four in Birmingham was the biggest night in the pool so far with Aussies — and West Aussies — putting in stunning performances. But WA’s golden cyclist went from elation to frustration in the Velodrome.

Ben Smith and Bryce Luff

A dozen!CommentsPremiumMcKeon wins incredible 12th gold, West Aussie earns silver

Australian Emma McKeon has added to her legacy with a 12th Commonwealth Games gold medal.

Aaron Kirby and Bryce Luff

On his wayVideoCommentsPremiumCody Simpson on song to advance to 100m butterfly final

Cody Simpson is into a Commonwealth Games butterfly final after a strong showing in the semis.

Bryce Luff