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American five times gold medalist Katie Ledecky stunned by young Australian in women's 400 metres final

26 July 2021

Five times Olympic gold medalist American Katie Ledecky has been stunned by young Australian Ariane Titmus in the women's 400 metres final at the Tokyo Olympics

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Lewis Clareburt isn't feeling the pressure of being New Zealand's main chance in the Olympic pool
	24 Jul 2021: Lewis Clareburt isn't feeling the pressure of being New Zealand's main chance in the Olympic pool... more

Swimmer Lewis Clareburt trying to block out the burden as he begins his final Olympics preparations
	16 Jun 2021: Swimmer Lewis Clareburt is trying to block out the burden placed on his shoulders - not to mention arms, legs and feet - as he begins his final preparations for the Olympics... more

Lewis Clareburt will spearhead a seven strong New Zealand Swim squad for the Tokyo Olympics
	16 Jun 2021: Lewis Clareburt will spearhead a seven strong New Zealand Swim squad for the Tokyo Olympics... more

It's a matter of swim and wait for New Zealand swimmer Hayley McIntosh
	4 Jun 2021: It's a matter of swim and wait for New Zealand swimmer Hayley McIntosh... more

A dream come true, almost, for New Zealand swimmer Hayley McIntosh
	1 Jun 2021: A dream come true, almost, for New Zealand swimmer Hayley McIntosh... more

Bradlee Ashby's withdrawal from the Tokyo Games means New Zealand's swim team will be all maiden Olympians
	31 May 2021: Bradlee Ashby's withdrawal from the Tokyo Games means New Zealand's swim team will be all maiden Olympians... more

British Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty says athletes have a right to express their opinions and take a stance without being punished, in response to a ban on protests during the Tokyo Games
	28 Apr 2021: British Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty says athletes have a right to express their opinions and take a stance without being punished, in response to a ban on protests during the Tokyo Games... more

Swimmer Zac Reid could add a second event to his repertoire at the Tokyo Olympics
	12 Apr 2021: Swimmer Zac Reid could add a second event to his repertoire at the Tokyo Olympics... more

A few more swimmers have qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics
	10 Apr 2021: A few more swimmers have qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics... more

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