Commonwealth Games LIVE: This Aussie swimmer thinks he can be the best in the world – and he’s gunning for a teammate
That reign could face its biggest challenge yet on Tuesday (UK time) – heats and semi-finals are a day earlier on Monday – when he lines up against a swimmer seven years his junior.Asked whether he believed he could beat Chalmers, Southam did not hesitate.“Yeah, 100 per cent. I’d be a fool to say I don’t think I can do that. I back myself every chance I get,” Southam said.“Kyle’s a great racer, and I’m really looking forward to it.
- ▪That reign could face its biggest challenge yet on Tuesday (UK time) – heats and semi-finals are a day earlier on Monday – when he lines up against a swimmer seven years his junior.Asked whether he believed he could beat Chalmers, Southam d
- ▪I’d be a fool to say I don’t think I can do that.
- ▪I back myself every chance I get,” Southam said.“Kyle’s a great racer, and I’m really looking forward to it.
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Pinned post from 6.00pmGo to latestThis Aussie swimmer thinks he can be the best in the world – and he’s gunning for a teammateBy Rising swimming star Flynn Southam has thrown down the gauntlet to Australian relay teammate Kyle Chalmers by declaring that he can beat the Dolphins veteran for the first time and that a fresh mindset has him convinced he can become the best in the world.Amid Australia’s flurry of gold medals on the opening night of competition in Glasgow, Southam’s lead-off leg in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay had swimming fans salivating at the prospect of what he could achieve individually.Flynn Southam competes during the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay final.Getty ImagesThe 21-year-old slashed six 10ths of a second off his 100m freestyle personal best on Friday night,…
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