Sam Short
AustraliaathleteMale7.3Global Dominance: 0.01%Sam Short is an Australian swimmer who has gained recognition for his talent in the 400m freestyle. Despite facing significant challenges, including injuries and illness leading up to the Olympics, Short demonstrated resilience and determination. He recently competed at the Olympics, finishing just shy of a podium finish, and has since focused on mental strength and physical recovery as he prepares for upcoming competitions.
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Sam Short expressed excitement about competing at the Commonwealth Games, stating he couldn't wait to go over and 'smash those Pommies up.'
Emma Finucane lands keirin to claim historic fourth Commonwealth gold | Commonwealth Games 2026
United Kingdom· 2026-08-02
Sam Short looms as one of Australia’s strongest gold medal hopes in Los Angeles.
Analysing Dolphins’ performance in Glasgow and Olympic prospects for Los Angeles 2028Australia· 2026-08-01
Sam Short also struck gold in the 1500m freestyle.
Australia shatters all-time gold medal record in dominant Glasgow campaignAustralia· 2026-07-30
Sam Short dominated the 800m freestyle, claiming victory at the Commonwealth Games.
Northern Ireland’s wait for Commonwealth Games gold goes on as Wiffen and McClenaghan miss out – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-28
Distance king Sam Short wished he had a young and hungry Ian Thorpe swimming next to him after he won the 400m but fell short of the world record.
How Australian breaststroker overcame a career-threatening injury to win gold in Glasgow at Commonwealth GamesAustralia· 2026-07-25
Sam Short claimed victory in the 400m freestyle final with a dominant performance.
Daniel Wiffen misses out on medal in final of Commonwealth Games 400m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-25
Short faced illness but still managed to compete and expressed his relief at reaching the final.
Harris wins first gold as Short digs deep after hospital visitAustralia· 2025-08-03
Sam Short had to withdraw from the competition due to food poisoning.
WM-Silber-Gewinner Sven Schwarz: Aus dem Schatten der Großen - Sport
Germany· 2025-07-31
Sam Short pulled out of the 800m final due to illness after previously winning a silver medal in the 400m freestyle.
Food poisoning hits Australian team as Sam Short pulls out of 800m finalAustralia· 2025-07-30
Sam Short finished just behind Ahmed Jaouadi in the heats.
Ny rekordkross av Victor Johansson i VM – klar för final
Sweden· 2025-07-29
Sam Short won his 400m freestyle final.
Team USA hit with illness on eve of swimming meet in SingaporeAustralia· 2025-07-25
Sam Short was Australia’s brightest hope on the first night of the Olympics.
Sam Short was Australia’s brightest hope on the first night of the Olympics. He floppedAustralia· 2025-06-07