2024 Australian Swimming Trials wrap up at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre

June 16, 2024

Nigel Benton

Aquatics / Sport / Venues /

The final night of the 2024 Australian Swimming Trials has seen the Australian Olympic Committee name a team of 44 athletes who will compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Concluding six days of competition at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, 23 debutants were selected to the Dolphins squad to feature alongside Olympian Cam McEvoy - the first male swimmer to attend four Olympics - and Bronte Campbell who becomes only the fifth Olympian to swim at four Olympics.

The team also boasts three Dolphins who will be out to defend their individual gold Olympic crowns: Ariarne Titmus in the 200m and 400m; Kaylee McKeown in the 100m and 200m backstroke; and Zac Stubblety-Cook aiming to be the first Australian man to win back-to-back 200m breaststroke gold medals.

Crowd favourite Cate Campbell missed out on selection to the squad, ending her illustrious Olympic career with embraces from the 50m finalists.

Among those congratulating Campbell were Australia’s greatest ever Olympian Emma McKeon, who will appear at her third Olympic Games, world champion Mollie O’Callaghan, and Shayna Jack.

Australian Dolphins Head Coach, Rohan Taylor commented “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.”

Swimming Australia Chief Executive, Rob Woodhouse added "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, going on to say “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 Chartres, France before entering the Olympic Village.

The swimming events at the 2024 Olympics will take place from 27th July to 4th August at the Centre Aquatique Olympique in Paris.

Images: The Dolphins squad selected for the 2024 Olympics at the conclusion of the Australian Swimming Trials (top, credit: Delly Carr) and the Brisbane Aquatic Centre prior to the past week's competition (below, credit: Brisbane Aquatic Centre/Stadiums Queensland).

About the author

Nigel Benton

Co-founder/Publisher, Australasian Leisure Management

Born in the English county of Dorset, Nigel Benton is the co-founder and Publisher of Australasian Leisure Management, Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific’s only magazine for professionals in all areas of the leisure industry and the www.ausleisure.com.au website - the go to news resource for industry leaders and professionals.

With a long-term commitment to communicating all that is best about the leisure industry (aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues) his career has been defined by an ability to develop and implement industry communications.

Starting his career working in heritage visitor attractions and then adventure travel in Africa and the Middle East, an interest in writing about his experiences led to his change of career into magazine journalism and publishing.

In addition to publishing, Nigel speaks on marketing communications at a range of industry events.

He was made a Life Member of the World Leisure and Recreation Association in 2006 and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (London).

In 2020, he launched the new Asian Leisure Business website.

As of October 2024, he was inducted into the Australian Fitness Awards Roll of Honour at the 2024 AUSactive National Awards.

Among a range of published works and features, his comments on a Blog (blogspot) from 2007 to 2011, when this website went live in its current form, may be interesting to reflect back on.

His philosophy on life is to be kind to all and to indulge those that you love.

His passions include family, Newcastle United and motorcycles (especially British ones) as well, until February 2025 when she left us, caring a little pug named Stella.

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