Kyle Chalmers
Olympic 100 m freestyle champion at Rio 2016 aged 18
Overview
Chalmers came from seventh at the turn to win the 100 m freestyle at the 2016 Olympics, the first Australian man to win the event since 1968. He overcame heart surgery for a rhythm condition the following year and returned to win Olympic silvers in the event at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024.
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