Cody Simpson

2022 - 7 - 29

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Reality is about to set in for Cody Simpson, swimming's feel-good tale (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Should he swim well in Birmingham, starting on Friday with heats of the 50m butterfly, he will help show the swimming establishment that athletes can – and ...

But that could be where the Cinderella story ends for Simpson. Because when he stands on the blocks, he will be just another athlete for his rivals to beat in the scramble for spots in semis and finals. “It will be interesting to see how he goes here, he has to get out of his comfort zone against some pretty quick people. It won’t be easy to make the final,” Bohl said. “When you come to these sorts of competitions, you start getting that bank of international racing. And he has not been the only winner. Even now, preparing for his first major international meet, there is a hint of the surreal about Simpson’s presence on the Australian swimming team.

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Commonwealth Games 2022: Australian swimmer Cody Simpson a ... (PerthNow)

Cody Simpson has shot into Commonwealth Games gold medal contention after the late withdrawal of a teammate and a mass of late entries into relay races in ...

“The medley relays will be picked on form so it goes down to where he finishes. It’s been really enjoyable having him.” Cody Simpson has shot into Commonwealth Games gold medal contention after the late withdrawal of a teammate and a mass of late entries into relay races in Birmingham.

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Everything just changed for Cody Simpson at the Commonwealth ... (Fox Sports)

Cody Simpson's Commonwealth Games campaign has taken a dramatic turn with revelations the pop star could be a major player in the Birmingham pool.

Adding her four medals from Rio, McKeon became the most decorated Olympian in Australian history with a tally of five golds, two silvers and four bronze. Simpson is also being considered for a spot on the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay as a heats swimmer. The happy couple were profiled on Channel 7’s Spotlight on Sunday night, where they were happy to speak about their love life. It means Simpson is suddenly a very real option to swim the butterfly leg in the 4x100m men’s medley relay heats. “The medley relays will be picked on form so it goes down to where he finishes. But we didn’t act on it until what ended up being a year later.

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The Unexpected (And Very Sweet) Truth About How Cody Simpson ... (Marie Claire)

Two professional swimmers walk into a swimming pool, and the rest is history—Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon can vouch for that. Here, we trace the pair's ...

In a wide ranging interview, we discuss the lot." "She's a few years older—her maturity and cool head are the sort of qualities Cody adores in a woman. In the first image, McKeon and Simpson hold hands as they survey the famous painting. In the second, the swimmers are seen speaking to each other. In early May 2022, the first reports of a blossoming romance between Simpson, 25, and Mckeon, 27, emerged via Sydney publication, The Daily Telegraph. The report revealed that while the new couple were trying to keep their relationship low-key, Simpson's close family had followed McKeon on social media. Ever since golden girl Mckeon, a five-time gold medal winning swimmer, went public with her relationship with Simpson in early July, their fans, along with the entire swimming community, have been hooked.

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Why Cody Simpson's Commonwealth Games medal chances have ... (Daily Mail)

The medal chances of pop star turned swimmer Cody Simpson at the Commonwealth Games have increased significantly as attention turns to the pool in ...

He's fully aware of that ... these (Commonwealth) Games will be a massive learning experience.' He's got there in 2022,' Bohl said. 'The medley relays will be picked on form so it goes down to where he (Simpson) finishes. Simpson's girlfriend Emma McKeon is widely expected to be the dominant figure in the pool given she is the undisputed champion of women's sprint swimming after claiming four gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics Former pop star Cody Simpson's medal chances at the Commonwealth Games have increased significantly as attention turns to the pool in Birmingham Cody Simpson's medal chances at the Commonwealth Games have gone through the roof as attention turns to Australia's star pool performers in Birmingham.

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Commonwealth Games: Cody Simpson makes encouraging start in ... (The West Australian)

Popstar turned athlete Cody Simpson has made an immediate impression in his first piece of Commonwealth Games action, impressing in the men's 50m butterfly ...

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Cody Simpson coasts through in the 50m men's butterfly heats with ... (Daily Mail)

The former pop star, 25, took to the pool on the opening day of the Games in Birmingham on Friday, participating in the heats for the men's 50m butterfly ...

I was pretty relieved when they told me I could swim the 50 … it's a good way to get a feel for the pool.' Cody Simpson has advanced to the semi finals of the 50m men's butterfly in Birmingham 'The medley relays will be picked on form so it goes down to where he finishes. The former pop star, 25, took to the pool on the opening day of the Games in Birmingham on Friday, participating in the heats for the men's 50m butterfly - his favoured stroke. 'It's special to be here. - Cody Simpson advanced to the semi-finals of the 50m men's butterfly

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Aussies THRASH SA in Rugby Sevens; India fire warning shot to ... (Fox Sports)

Aussies THRASH SA in Rugby Sevens; India fire warning shot to cricket stars — LIVE.

“There was a little bit of purchase (for spin bowlers at Thursday’s training). It’ll be interesting to see how different it is compared to the first and last game. Can’t see the live blog? Follow all the action below! That is not the only challenge Australia will have to contend with though. More big names will be taking to the pool later in the evening, with Ariarne Titmus, Cody Simpson and Kyle Chalmers all in action in their heats between 8 and 9pm. In the cricket, India have won the toss and elected to bat against Australia in what will be the first time since 1998 at the sport returns to the Commonwealth Games.

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Everything just changed for Cody Simpson (NEWS.com.au)

Cody Simpson's Commonwealth Games campaign has taken a dramatic turn with revelations the pop star could be a major player in the Birmingham pool.

Adding her four medals from Rio, McKeon became the most decorated Olympian in Australian history with a tally of five golds, two silvers and four bronze. Simpson is also being considered for a spot on the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay as a heats swimmer. The happy couple were profiled on Channel 7’s Spotlight on Sunday night, where they were happy to speak about their love life. It means Simpson is suddenly a very real option to swim the butterfly leg in the 4x100m men’s medley relay heats. But we didn’t act on it until what ended up being a year later. “The medley relays will be picked on form so it goes down to where he finishes.

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Cody Simpson's wild dream comes true at Commonwealth Games (Fox Sports)

Cody Simpson's dream of representing Australia has come true. The pop star turned swimmer dived into the Birmingham pool at the Commonwealth Games on Friday ...

Simpson is also being considered for a spot on the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay as a heats swimmer. It means Simpson is suddenly a very real option to swim the butterfly leg in the 4x100m men’s medley relay heats. “The medley relays will be picked on form so it goes down to where he finishes. it’s a good way to get a feel for the pool.” There is a very real chance Australia could sweep all three medals in the event, however, Northern Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen qualified fastest. The final will run on Saturday morning (AEST). Brianna Throssell was the third-fastest. It’s been really enjoyable having him.” “I’m here to try to get as much experience as I can. 2024 will be a bonus. It’s the fire that never left, never went out. An itch I had to scratch.

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Thorpe 'surprised' as Cody, Kyle crash out (NEWS.com.au)

Cody Simpson and Kyle Chalmers have failed to qualify for the final of the 50m butterfly at the Commonwealth Games in a surprise turn-of-events for ...

It means Simpson is suddenly a very real option to swim the butterfly leg in the 4x100m men’s medley relay heats. “The medley relays will be picked on form so it goes down to where he finishes. Simpson is also being considered for a spot on the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay as a heats swimmer. I was pretty relieved when they told me I could swim the 50 … it’s a good way to get a feel for the pool.” 2024 will be a bonus. It’s the fire that never left, never went out.

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Cody Simpson: The popstar who swapped singing for swimming in ... (Birmingham Live)

The Commonwealth Games 2022 is being held in Birmingham, UK. It will run until Monday, August 8, with athletes from around the world coming to the Midlands.

A man of many talents, Cody has also acted in the TV sitcom, Instant Mom in 2014. Proving to have a successful singing career, Cody’s album, Surfers Paradise, which was released on July 16, 2013, was in the top 10 of the Billboard 200. The pop star is proving that he sees swimming as much more than a hobby.

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Cody Simpson and Kyle Chalmers crash out of the 50m butterfly (Fox Sports)

Cody Simpson and Kyle Chalmers have failed to qualify for the final of the 50m butterfly at the Commonwealth Games in a surprise turn-of-events for ...

It means Simpson is suddenly a very real option to swim the butterfly leg in the 4x100m men’s medley relay heats. “The medley relays will be picked on form so it goes down to where he finishes. Simpson is also being considered for a spot on the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay as a heats swimmer. I was pretty relieved when they told me I could swim the 50 … it’s a good way to get a feel for the pool.” 2024 will be a bonus. It’s the fire that never left, never went out.

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