
Unmasking The real Mollie
Tough as nails Mollie O’callaghan disguises the jitters lurking within.
Tough as nails Mollie O’callaghan disguises the jitters lurking within.
Australia has won its first bronze medal of the Paris Olympics, finishing behind the hot British and American teams in the men’s 4x200m relay.
It’s been a big day in the water for Australia on day four of the Paris Olympics, with a gold and bronze won in swimming.
A rapid start, an explosive turn and a trademark powerhouse finish with the race on the line – that’s how Kaylee McKeown defended her Olympic 100m Backstroke crown to continue Australia’s golden run in the pool at the Paris La Défense Arena.
A rare outburst of emotion showed how badly Mollie O’callaghan wanted this gold medal. The popular Aussie was ecstatic after smashing the match race against training partner Ariarne Titmus.
She swept past her star teammate, then insisted she join her on top of the podium.
Backstroke queen Kaylee McKeown has become the second Australian to defend a gold medal in the pool at Paris, winning an epic 100m final.
The women’s Pairs crew of Annabelle McIntyre and Jess Morrison, one of Australia’s strongest 2024 Olympics rowing medal hopes, will take their next step towards an opportunity to win gold when they line up to race their semi-final.
The Australian swimmer says she’s far from satisfied with her Paris Olympics despite collecting her first gold medal in an individual event at the sporting showcase.