Dolphins School 44 Deep For Paris With 23 Debutants & A Mighty Female Strike Force
The Australian Olympic Committee named a star-studded team of 44 Dolphins for the 2024 Paris Olympics at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre tonight.
After six days of world-class performances at the Australian Swimming Trials, the Dolphins boast a might female strike force once again, the men have solid chances and 23 swimmers will head to Paris for their Olympic debuts.
Defender Dolphins
Ariarne Titmus … will defend the 200m and 400m freestyle titles after a world-record of 1:52.23 over four lengths and a world-record rattler over eight;
Kaylee McKeown … will defend the 100m and 200m backstroke after giving bother her global standards a scare;
Zac Stubblety-Cook …aims to be the first Australian man to win back-to-back 200m breaststroke gold medals.
All Photos by Delly Carr, courtesy of Swimming Australia
ThirtySomethings & Debutants
In the balance of youth and experience, the thirty somethings include Cam McEvoy, 32, who is the first male Australian swimmer to make the cut for four Olympics – and Bronte Campbell, 30, who becomes only the fifth Dolphin to race at four Olympics. Emma McKeown will race at her third Olympics at 30 three years after an all-time women’s record seven-medals haul in Tokyo.
Swimming Australia noted: “Crowd favourite Cate Campbell missed out on her fairytale ending but said her illustrious Olympic career finished with peace and with love – and the 50m finalists embracing her.”
Australian Trials End With A Change Of Sprint Guard & Crisis Hanging Heavy In The Air
Gallery – The Australia Team Announcement – All Photos By Delly Carr, courtesy of Swimming Australia:
The Swimming Australia announcement from there onwards:
Considered the new ‘Thorpie and Hackett’ of the Dolphins, Elijah Winnington and Sam Short were also named – Winnington for his second Games and Short his first.
Australian Dolphins Head Coach Rohan Taylor said: “This has been an outstanding Australian Swimming Trials at Brisbane Aquatic Centre – with so many quality swimmers competing fiercely for limited spots.”
“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.”
Rohan Taylor sang the praises of a team “that will do Australia proud” – Photo by Delly Carr
Swimming Australia CEO, Rob Woodhouse said: “On behalf of Swimming Australia I congratulate our athletes, our coaches and the entire Olympic team. The commitment these athletes have shown to Swimming Australia is unmatched and I look forward to watching them take on the world in Paris.
“Our Dolphins are Australia’s most successful Olympic team – and the Olympics are a global showcase of our national affinity of water and the success of our pathways programs. We know what is achieved in the pool will inspire our grassroots communities and the next generation of Olympians through to Brisbane 2032.”
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.”
The Dolphins will depart Australia this week for training in Canet, France, followed by Olympic pre-staging camp in Chartres, France, before entering the Olympic Village.
Dolphins Bound For Paris 2024 – The Australian Olympic Swimming Team
| Name | Age | Games | Home | State |
| Iona Anderson | 18 | Debut | Marmion | WA |
| Ben Armbruster | 22 | Debut | Robina | QLD |
| Jaclyn Barclay | 17 | Debut | Fig Tree Pocket | QLD |
| Bronte Campbell | 30 | 4th (2012, 2016, 2020) | North Bondi | NSW |
| Jack Cartwright | 25 | Debut | Kenmore | QLD |
| Kyle Chalmers | 25** | 3rd (2016, 2020) | Hawthorndene | SA |
| Abbey Connor | 19 | Debut | Parrearra | QLD |
| Isaac Cooper | 20 | 2nd (2020) | Mountain Creek | QLD |
| Elizabeth Dekkers | 20 | Debut | Newmarket | QLD |
| Jenna Forrester | 21 | Debut | Nundah | QLD |
| Maximillian Giuliani | 20** | Debut | Carlton | TAS |
| Chelsea Gubecka | 25 | 2nd (2016) | Yeerongpilly | QLD |
| Meg Harris | 22 | 2nd (2020) | Kelvin Grove | QLD |
| Zac Incerti | 27** | 2nd (2020) | Sippy Downs | QLD |
| Shayna Jack | 25 | Debut | Mansfield | QLD |
| Moesha Johnson** | 26 | Debut | Main Beach | QLD |
| Kyle Lee | 22 | Debut | Australind | WA |
| Se-Bom Lee | 23 | 2nd (2020) | Concord | NSW |
| Cameron McEvoy | 30 | 4th (2012, 2016, 2020) | West End | QLD |
| Emma McKeon | 30 | 3rd (2016, 2020) | Labrador | QLD |
| Kaylee McKeown | 22** | 2nd (2020) | Labrador | QLD |
| Thomas Neill | 22 | 2nd (2020) | Red Hill | QLD |
| Mollie O’Callaghan | 20 | 2nd (2020) | Augustine Heights | QLD |
| Lani Pallister | 22 | Debut | Alexandra Headland | QLD |
| Alexandria Perkins | 23** | Debut | Caloundra West | QLD |
| Jamie Perkins | 19 | Debut | Alexandra Headland | QLD |
| William Petric | 19** | Debut | Wheelers Hill | VIC |
| Ella Ramsay | 19** | Debut | Brassall | QLD |
| Samuel Short | 20 | Debut | Bunya | QLD |
| Nicholas Sloman | 26 | Debut | Peregian Beach | QLD |
| Brendon Smith | 23 | 2nd (2020) | Melbourne | VIC |
| Flynn Southam | 19 | Debut | Tweed Heads | NSW |
| Jenna Strauch | 27 | 2nd (2020) | Burleigh Heads | QLD |
| Zac Stubblety-Cook | 25 | 2nd (2020) | Nathan | QLD |
| Kai Taylor | 20 | Debut | Norman Park | QLD |
| Matthew Temple | 24 | 2nd (2020) | Vermont South | VIC |
| Brianna Throssell | 28 | 3rd (2016, 2020) | Mooloolaba | QLD |
| Ariarne Titmus | 23 | 2nd (2020) | Teneriffe | QLD |
| Samuel Williamson | 26 | Debut | Melbourne | QLD |
| Elijah Winnington | 24 | 2nd (2020) | Chelmer | QLD |
| Bradley Woodward | 25** | Debut | Mays Hill | NSW |
| Olivia Wunsch | 18 | Debut | North Ryde | NSW |
| William Yang | 25 | Debut | Sydney | NSW |
| Joshua Yong | 22** | Debut | Claremont | WA |
**will have birthday between selection and the Games.
SOS Coverage Of Finals Over The Six Days In Brisbane
Many thanks to colleague and journalist Nicole Jeffery for her invaluable contribution to this coverage
Day 1
Titmus Rattles Her WR With 3:55.44 Storm On Opening Night At Australian Olympic Trials
Day 2
Max Giuliani Grabs The Paris 200 Ticket As Strauch & Cooper Line Up For Olympic Relay Action
Giuliani On The Dawn Of An Epic Journey From Tasmania To The Gold Coast, Paris & Beyond
Day 3
McEvoy The History Maker As First Aussie Man To Swim At Four Olympics
Day 4
McKeown Mission Accomplished: 2:03.3 Victory Delivers Double Defence Of Back Title In Paris
Titmus Says 800 A Work In Progress After 8:14, Pallister On 8:18, Both With A Ticket To Paris
Chalmers 47.75 Grants 3rd Crack At Olympic 100 Podium; 4×1 Slots For Yang, Southam, Cartwright
Day 5
O’Callaghan Tops Nervy 100 Free Final As McKeon Paris Defence Falls & Campbell Makes 4th Games
Harris & O’Callaghan Lead The Battle For Tickets To Greatest 4×100 Free Show In Water
Cate Campbell Misses Cut For 100 Free Final By 0.01, Sam Short Also Unwell & Out Of 1500
Day 6
Australian Trials End With A Change Of Sprint Guard & Crisis Hanging Heavy In The Air