Cate Campbell

Cate Campbell, born on May 20, 1992, is a distinguished Australian former competitive swimmer, celebrated for her remarkable achievements in the pool. She holds the world record in the short course 100 m freestyle and has made her mark as a former world record holder in the long course 100 m freestyle, famously breaking Britta Steffen's supersuit record by a mere 0.01 seconds.

Throughout her illustrious career, Campbell has amassed an impressive collection of eight Olympic medals, including four golds, earned across four different Olympic Games. Her contributions to Australian swimming were further highlighted when she served as a joint flagbearer for her country during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, symbolizing her status as a leading figure in the sport.

Under the guidance of coach Simon Cusack at the Commercial Swimming Club for over two decades, Campbell honed her skills before transitioning to train with Damien Jones at the Rackley Swimming Club and later with Vince Raleigh at Chandler for her final Olympic campaign. Her dedication and talent have solidified her reputation as one of the greatest Australian swimmers and one of the finest relay swimmers in history.

Regarded as the doyen of the Australian women's sprinting dynasty, alongside her sister Bronte, Campbell holds four of the fastest 100 m freestyle splits recorded at the time of her retirement. Her legacy in the sport continues to inspire future generations of swimmers.