The Australian Olympic Committee has selected a 41-strong swimming team to represent Australia in the pool at the Paris Olympics at Brisbane Aquatic Centre on the final night of trials.
Cameron McEvoy and Bronte Campbell will become just the fourth and fifth Australians to swim at four Olympics, with McEvoy the first man to do so.
The team also features three athletes representing Australia at their third Olympics, 13 returning for their second Games and 23 making their Olympic debut.
The depth and talent of Australian swimming is on full display, with 16 of the athletes selected tonight already Olympic medallists. Fifteen claimed World Championship gold in 2023.
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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.
The 41 pool athletes join another three athletes already selected to Marathon Swimming for an overall swimming team size of 44 – with Moesha Johnson, already selected to compete in the 10km marathon swimming, also qualifying tonight in the women’s 1500m.
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.
“I am delighted to announce our Dolphins who have earned their place in the Australian Olympic Team for Paris 2024,” Ms Meares said.
“We have witnessed an extraordinary week of the toughest competition. The way these athletes have driven each other has made such an impact.
“To the parents, families and supporters whose passion has been evident this week, I say thank you for the contribution you have made. To Swimming Australia and the coaches – you have produced an amazing high-performance environment to bring us to this point.
“My congratulations to every athlete – you can all be very proud of what you have achieved.”
Head Coach Rohan Taylor congratulated the team on their selection.
“This has been an outstanding Australian Swimming Trials at Brisbane Aquatic Centre – with so many quality swimmers competing fiercely for limited spots,” Taylor said.
“Congratulations to every single Dolphin selected for Paris 2024 – you have earned your place on the Australian Swimming Team and congratulations also to your friends, families, coaches and supporters – all of you have been part of this Olympic achievement.
“This team is balanced by debutants through to record breakers and stalwarts – from Cam McEvoy and Bronte Campbell at their fourth Games, through to rookies Ben Armbruster and Olivia Wunch.
“This is a team that will do Australia proud – in and out of the pool – and we can’t wait to see competition unfold in Saint-Denis at the Centre Aquatique Olympique and in the Seine.
“We congratulate our coaching staff as well and are thrilled to announce Kate Sparks and Kareena Lee as part of the Dolphins Olympic coaching family.”
