The Shadow Falls: Chalmers Dethroned, a New Era Emerges Kyle Chalmers has been the undisputed king of the 100m freestyle event for over a decade. His name is synonymous with excellence and precision in the pool.
However, on the penultimate night of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a young challenger emerged to shake things up: Flynn Southam, a 21 year old Australian swimmer.
Southam's victory marked his first individual international title and signaled the arrival of a new generation in elite swimming.