No stranger to the effects of personal media attacks, Australian swimming legend Leisel Jones has thrown her support behind embattled champion Kyle Chalmers. The Olympic gold medalist has been a human headline in recent months with multiple outlets choosing to focus on his private life rather than his achievements in the pool.
Speaking on Triple M’s Rush Hour, Jones, a ten-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist, told listeners that she would support Chalmers if he chose to walk away from the sport.
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