After five had done it this morning (six men AFL trade news blazed behind McEvoy), all under the 22-second barrier. Earlier this year in China (McEvoy’s performance wasn’t perfect), but he still claimed the national title in the men’s 50 freestyle with a time of 21.32, tying his 11th-fastest career performance. Lily Koch of Melbourne Vicentre broke 31 seconds for the first time, setting a new lifetime best of 30.97 to claim the runner-up spot. Tonight, Jasmine Greenwood, who won the multi-class 100 fly last night, added another event to her Para Pan Pac program, scoring 907 para points as an S10 athlete in the women’s 50 free with a time of 28.00. Kelly out-split Patterson on both the breaststroke and freestyle 50s, but his backstroke deficit proved insurmountable. Williamson, recovering from a knee injury, won the 100 breast on Monday in 59.07, a positive sign heading into the 50, his historically stronger event.
The swim marks the third-fastest of his career and quickest since 2024 (having set a lifetime best of 58.80 at the 2024 Australian Olympic Trials), which also stands as the All-Comers Record. The 50 fly is not a selection event for the Para Pan Pacs team, as these athletes will be looking forward to tomorrow’s 100 fly to earn a spot on the squad. Alex Saffey — an S10 athlete, was victorious in the multi-class final of the men’s 50 butterfly, putting up a time of 26.27 to score 727 para points, edging out Daniel Rigby‘s (S9) 681 points earned from his 28.13 clocking. With no Kaylee McKeown in the field — Jenna Forrester, Ella Ramsay and Tara Kinder engaged in an exciting three-way battle in the final of the women’s 200 IM, with Forrester claiming the victory with her fastest swim in three years.
Selection for the Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacs
It’s a very important meet (as Swim Australia will be selecting not one but two teams over the course of this meet), with both the Commonwealth and Pan-Pac Teams being selected in the coming days. In 2002 Para-Sport events were included in the Games and 2014 & 2018 saw six Para-Sport swimming events in the program. Over the years the Swimming program has changed considerably — with new events added at each Games. Nowadays, that includes having earned her MBA while working full-time in IT while owning French 75 Boutique while also providing swimming insight for BBC. Plus all the reasons they gave for including 13 year old boys again are so obvious!
- The men’s 400 free kicks off with a bang as Australia’s two best distance swimmers are drawn into the same heat.
- Gideon Burns surprised with a win in the 100m breaststroke.
- Jack (the 2nd seed and St. Peters Western trainee), now ranks 8th in the world after cutting.11 off his season best to 21.60 in the 100m freestyle.
- Those two, along with Alex Tuckfield, all hit the Para Pan Pac qualifying time.
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- We can’t wait to see competition unfold in Saint-Denis at the Centre Aquatique Olympique and in the Seine,” said a team that will do Australia proud, in and out of the pool.
- It was a duel between SM3 athletes Grant “Scooter” Patterson and Ahmed Kelly as the pair duked it out in the MC 150 IM.
- Alex Saffey (S10) won the multi-class final of the men’s 50 butterfly with a time of 26.27, scoring 727 para points and edging out Daniel Rigby (S9).
- I didn’t think I was going to be so fast,” said Crothers (the two-time Paralympic silver medallist), on poolside.
The depth and talent of Australian swimming is on full display, with 16 of the athletes selected tonight already Olympic medallists. The team also features three athletes Kyle Chalmers (Brianna Throssell and Emma McKeon who will represent Australia at their third Olympics), 13 returning for their second Games and 23 making their Olympic debut. Sam Short unleashed the fastest textile performance of all-time in the fastest seeded heat of the men’s 800 freestyle to close Wednesday night’s finals session in Sydney. Burnes was just shy of the 27.24 best time he set earlier this year, while Anderson improved on his previous PB of 27.66. Having already won the 100 breast here and qualified for the Commonwealth and Pan Pac teams, Williamson adds the 50 event to his lineup with the victory, comfortably getting under the 26.93 qualifying time to boot. Gallagher was two one-hundredths faster than this morning, while Marions’ Rowan Crothers added a bit in 23.72 after going 23.57 in the prelims.
I get pushed by Elijah Winnington and Ben Goedemans every session,” said Chalmers, attributing his results to his teammates and staff at St. Peters. I want to get faster every time I stand behind the blocks,” said Chalmers on poolside after his swim.
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At last year’s Worlds Trials, there was only 3 under that barrier in heats (8th was 3.53). Alexandria Perkins put up a powerful statement swim in the prelims, hitting the wall in 57.01 to win the first heat and secure the middle lane tonight in the final. Her time this evening cleared the qualifying time for the Para Pan-Pac games (and earned her 824 MC points), making her the lone swimmer to crack the 800 point barrier. S14 Athletes Jack Ireland — Declan Budd and Darren Sisman were the class of the field as the trio all earned over 800 points.
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It was a field full of older/past-their-prime (Peaty/Fink/Kaminga) or injured (Haiyang/Martinenghi) swimmers — so few of them were in a position to challenge their PBs. The times at the Paris Olympics for the mens 100m breaststroke will forever remain a mystery…. Allan was six one-hundredths off the qualifying time, but he gets better as the distance increases, and this swim is a good indicator for the 100 and 200 back later on.
It’s a strong performance for Southam — as he cut .23 from his seed time, especially considering that the 21-year-old Bond swimmer pulled out of the prelims of the 200 free yesterday. Jack (despite the strong swim), will not be the favorite in the final tonight; Cameron McEvoy in the heat prior posted a very smooth 21.72. The 2nd seed coming in, Jack, who trains at St. Peters Western, cut .11 off his season best of 21.71 from April’s Australian Open, and he now ranks 8th in the world thanks to his 21.60. Sienna Harben was nearly half a second off her seed, but safely made the final in 4th with her prelims time of 31.38
Other winners on Monday night were Sam Williamson (men’s 100m breaststroke), Alex Perkins (women’s 100m butterfly) and Isaac Cooper (men’s 50m backstroke). Swimming Australia head coach of the Paralympic Program Mel Tantrum said she was excited about the balance of the Para athletes. For one, it’s a great competition for Australia and the chance to compete alongside multiple sports in the green and gold is embraced,” he said. Glasgow will see the return to international competition of Sam Williamson (returning to the pool after a ruptured patella tendon and surgery), which saw him having to learn to walk again, with Glasgow 2026 driving his remarkable recovery.
The way these athletes have driven each other has made such an impact. “I am delighted to announce our Dolphins who have earned their place in the Australian Olympic Team for Paris 2024,” Ms Meares said. Australian Olympic Team Chef de Mission for Paris 2024 Anna Meares said tonight’s announcement was a time to celebrate for athletes after a week of fierce competition. A swimming mad country who witnessed and celebrated the growth of a woman who became the leader of the pack, who will leave an untapped legacy that will live on in the annals of swimming in Australia. With the seven finalists (including little sister Bronte), herself now a four-time Olympian herself, who was fifth in the final, swamping Cate with an emotional farewell to a girl who grew up in front of Australia. The selection followed the conclusion of an incredible week of racing by athletes at the Australian Swimming Trials, which included Ariarne Titmus’ world record 200m freestyle swim.
Mollie O’Callaghan (the former World Record holder), opened the women’s 200 fly in 26.64, leading the field. The program includes the men’s 200 fly — 50 breaststroke, and early heats of the 800 free. Jack added the 50m freestyle to her 100m qualification, becoming the fourth Australian under 24 seconds with a winning time of 23.99. Despite being the 4th seed, Kim Woomin of Korea was relegated to the preliminary heats of the men’s 800 due to restrictions on visiting athletes in the A-final. Technical difficulties at the pool stopped the event after the first four of 13 heats. In the last heat, Milla Jansen, a 19-year-old, led the 50 free with a halfway mark of 56.54, ahead of world champion Meg Harris by just.07.
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I couldn’t even pay attention,” said Harris on pool deck about the error in her time. Before it’s too late (coordinated investments are needed to boost swimming and lifesaving skills), especially for those aged years who can’t yet swim 50 metres. The research reveals that 31% of schools do not offer learn-to-swim programs at all. The research shows that 31% of schools do not offer learn-to-swim programs at all.
Those two (along with Alex Tuckfield), all hit the Para Pan Pac qualifying time. Both O’Leary and Koch have broken 31 seconds before, with O’Leary setting her PB of 30.72 earlier this year. Sydney’s Ollie Moclair (who set a best time of 21.73 in April at the Aussie Age Championships), was just shy of that mark in 21.79 for 4th, showing impressive consistency for the 18-year-old after he was 21.83 in the heats. Both have broken 31 seconds before, including O’Leary setting her PB of 30.72 earlier this year.