# @nswswimming on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DOp2rC1DXdx
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34777056-nswswimming-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-09-16T07:00:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Swimming NSW (@nswswimming) — https://gondola.cc/nswswimming

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✨ Sydney 2000 Flashback – Day 1 

25 years ago today, Ian Thorpe (SLC Aquadot) got Australia off to a flying start at the Games, storming home for GOLD 🥇 and a World Record in the 400m freestyle.

That night, NSW talent made history in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay. Chris Fydler (Sydney University – now President of Swimming Australia), Ian Thorpe (SLC Aquadot), and Adam Pine* (Ballina Indoor, heat swimmer) helped lead the Aussies to GOLD 🥇 over the USA after Gary Hall Jnr’s famous “smash them like guitars” remark 🎸.

Moments like these showcase the proud tradition of NSW swimming – inspiring the next generation to chase their dreams in the pool 💪💛💚.

Proud past, bright future.

#Sydney2000 #SwimmingHistory #AussiePride

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swimminghistory, aussiepride, sydney2000

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