It takes two


Ariarne Titmus returns to the Olympic stage as the defending 200m and 400m freestyle champion. — AFP

AUSTRALIA’s formidable swim team head for the Olympics this week headlined by two superstars of the sport in Ariarne Titmus and Kaylee McKeown as they look to snap a 68-year hoodoo against arch-rivals the United States.

The pool squad was whittled down after six intense days of trials that culminated in Brisbane last week, with bettering their haul from Tokyo three years ago the immediate target.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
StarExtra

Next In Swimming

Captain Terence signs off with SEA Games silver�
Exclusive-Swimming-ISL targets 2026 relaunch after COVID, war disruptions
Swimmers eye chance to rule pool in ’27
Strong chemistry drives Malaysian aquathlon relay bronze
Swimmer sets new national mark, and will now turn journalist
Khiew right on cue
Hoe Yean completes freestyle double with second SEA Games gold
Andrew beats SEA Games champ for silver at pool
Arvin gets a medal for his birthday�
Birthday boy Arvin and Co win bronze in swimming relay

Others Also Read