By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
Today on the GMM Podcast, we dive into the legacy, battles, and future of one of swimming’s greatest competitors: Kyle Chalmers.
Kyle burst onto the world stage as a teenager in Rio, snatching gold in the 100 freestyle. Since then, he’s stacked up eight Olympic medals across Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024.
Talking to Kyle is easy and fun. This Aussie makes friends quickly, and he cherishes his relationships with the world’s best sprinters. My title for this post might sound like I’m swinging for the fences, but I believe it’s accurate: we are witnessing a once-in-a-generation 100 freestyle field as we ramp up to the LA 2028 Olympics. And Kyle’s bond with each competitor is intimate, respectful, and fiercely competitive the moment they hit the water.
In this conversation, Kyle unpacks those rivalries and his recent performance at the 2025 World Championships. He celebrates and details Australia’s tradition of punching above its weight, knowing full well that Swimming Australia draws from a smaller talent pool yet stands toe-to-toe with Team USA’s massive scale and resources.
For Aussie fans, Kyle represents his nation with pride. But more than that, he represents the broader world of swimming (especially smaller nations) always acknowledging and celebrating the achievements of others.
For Team USA fans (and USA Swimming leadership), Kyle offers unique insight into what it takes to dig in, train differently, and squeeze every opportunity to reach the highest level in the relays. He even takes a moment to praise Rob Woodhouse, Swimming Australia’s CEO and former Olympian, for the culture he’s helped shape.
If global swimming has a spirit animal, it’s The Dolphins, and I’m thankful we have them to learn from and be inspired by.
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