Tag: Chris Fydler
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Swimming NSW 2022-2032 | Many Dreams One Passion
The flame lit by Sydney 2000 continues to leave a lasting legacy for swimming in Australia and NSW. In 22 years, the shining passion of the Mighty Blues hasn’t dulled – it’s diversified. Today members of the swimming community in NSW are part of an expansive network of 350 clubs and nearly 30,000 members, all…
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The Epic Men’s 4x100m Freestyle Swimming Race – Sydney 2000 Replays | Throwback Thursday
This week’s Throwback Thursday video features the first triumph after 36 years of the Australian Swimming team in the men’s 4×100 meter freestyle relay in front of their home crowd at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney (AUS). Leading by 0.15 seconds at the final relay exchange, Ian Thorpe was passed by U.S. swimmer Gary…
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Cody Simpson’s Favourite and Possibly The Best Team Swimming Race in History | My Olympic Moment
Australian pop star Cody Simpson relives the epic showdown between Australia and the U.S. in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay at Sydney 2000, the race that had the teams anchored by Ian Thorpe and Gary Hall Jr. facing each other surround by an amazing atmosphere.