Ariarne Titmus has long been a star, but it was at the Tokyo Olympics that the world truly took notice. She clinched gold in the 200m and 400m freestyle, triumphing over an elite field that included American superstar Katie Ledecky.

As she heads to Paris to defend her titles, her biggest rival in the 200m may come from a superstar within her own team. A fashionista and budding broadcaster, Ariarne Titmus is, above all, a fierce competitor in the pool.

Leading a swim team poised for greatness, could this be her last Olympics? Join us on the Road to Paris with the Terminator… Arnie.

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If Australia's swim team were to nominate a spiritual leader, it would almost certainly be the irrepressible Cate Campbell.

A sprint sensation whose Olympic journey began in Beijing 2008, Cate is a four-time Olympic gold medallist. At the age of 32, she's all in for one more shot at the greatest show on earth, aiming to make the Australian team for an incredible fifth time at the upcoming Australian swim trials.

Universally admired and tough as teak, Cate is hoping to traverse the Road to Paris.

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Ellie Cole, Australia’s most prolific Paralympian, is a swimming legend with 17 medals, including 6 golds. Despite losing a leg as a young child, she has inspired a generation of young people with physical challenges to pursue sports, embodying optimism and resilience.

In Rio 2016, Ellie achieved the remarkable feat of medaling in all six of her events. After competing in four consecutive Paralympics, she retired as Australia’s flag bearer at the Tokyo Games, leaving an indelible mark on the world of Paralympic sports.

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