Pop star turned swimmer Simpson misses qualifying for Olympics

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Pop star turned swimmer Cody Simpson missed out on making Australia's Tokyo Olympic team Thursday, but now has his sights set on Paris in 2024.

Australian pop star turned swimmer Cody Simpson narrowly missed making the Tokyo Olympics AFP/Brenton EDWARDSADELAIDE: Pop star turned swimmer Cody Simpson missed out on making Australia's Tokyo Olympic team on Thursday , but now has his sights set on Paris in 2024.

He smashed his personal best in the 100m freestyle heats this week, touching in 50.22 seconds to finish 23rd overall, still some way off Kyle Chalmers who was quickest in 48.58. "I'm just looking forward now to getting back to training and keep on going. I've come so much further already than I expected. I didn't think I'd be even remotely competitive until next year at the earliest."

 

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