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Cameron McEvoy and Wife Welcome Son Hartley James

West End’s Cameron McEvoy has welcomed the arrival of his first child, a baby boy named Hartley James, born on Thursday, July 10.

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In a joint Instagram post with his wife Madeline, the couple shared the news and revealed that their son’s name was chosen as a tribute to strength of heart.

McEvoy recounted how quickly things unfolded that day, revealing they arrived at the hospital in the afternoon, unaware Hartley James would be born just a few hours later. With Madeline remaining unusually calm throughout early labour, staff were surprised to discover she was already well into the process.

“We had a well thought out birthing plan because of Maddi’s heart which basically involved as little pain as possible to keep her heart rate down. But Hartley seemed to have different plans. Before we knew it, he was earth side in our hands before 7pm,” he wrote.

“It was fast, wild, calm, and beautiful all at the same time. A blur and yet the clearest moments of our lives. Words do so little for how much we love this little guy already. Mum and baby are both doing exceptionally well.”

The couple tied the knot in February after getting engaged late last year. Madeline is a registered nurse and PhD student at Griffith University, focusing on wound care and predictive modelling using machine learning. McEvoy, who holds a degree in physics and mathematics, has spoken about his long-term goal of becoming an astronaut after swimming.

Read: Veteran Sprinter Cameron McEvoy Becomes First Australian Swimmer to Compete in Four Olympics

The new arrival comes as McEvoy prepares for his next big challenge in the pool. He will represent Australia at the World Championships in Singapore later this month, competing in the 50m freestyle. The event kicks off on July 26, with McEvoy aiming for another podium finish following his Olympic triumph in Paris.

Published 18-July-2025

Cameron McEvoy Strikes Gold: Aussie Veteran Triumphs in Olympic 50m Freestyle

West End’s Cameron McEvoy has secured his first Olympic gold medal in the men’s 50m freestyle at the Paris Games, marking a historic moment for Australian swimming—making him the first Australian man to win the shortest distance event in Olympic swimming history.

Read: Veteran Sprinter Cameron McEvoy Becomes First Australian Swimmer to Compete in Four Olympics

Cameron McEvoy strikes gold

In a stunning performance, McEvoy clinched the gold medal in the 50m freestyle at the Paris Olympics with a time of 21.25 seconds, marking a historic moment in his career.

Ben Proud of Great Britain took silver at 21.30 seconds, and Florent Manaudou of France secured bronze with 21.56 seconds. Notably, defending Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel of the United States finished sixth in the event.

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McEvoy’s gold—his first individual medal—comes at his fourth Olympic Games, a testament to his enduring dedication and perseverance. The 30-year-old swimmer’s journey to this victory includes overcoming disappointment at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where he was favoured in the 100m freestyle but finished seventh.

After Tokyo, he recalibrated his training to focus on the 50m sprint. His efforts paid off when he won the 50m freestyle world title in 2023, setting the stage for his Olympic triumph.

McEvoy’s performance throughout the competition signalled his readiness for the gold. He placed first in the heats, finished second in the semifinals, and ultimately clinched gold in the final.

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His victory adds to Australia’s already impressive medal tally in swimming at the Paris Games, bringing their gold medal count in the pool to seven, as minutes later, Kaylee McKeown secured the women’s 200m backstroke. McEvoy’s win is particularly notable as it marks the first men’s gold for Australia in these Olympics.

Published 03-August-2024

Veteran Sprinter Cameron McEvoy Becomes First Australian Swimmer to Compete in Four Olympics

West End’s Cameron McEvoy has etched his name in the history books of Australian swimming by securing a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics, making him the first male athlete from the nation to compete in four Olympic Games.

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Cameron McEvoy qualifies in 50m freestyle

Cameron McEvoy, 30, punched his ticket to Paris on Wednesday, June 12, clinching victory in the 50m freestyle final at the Australian Olympic Trials with a winning time of 21.35 seconds — allowing him to join the team for his fourth Olympics.

McEvoy’s journey to this historic achievement has been unconventional. After the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, McEvoy took a break from the sport, feeling exhausted after 18 years of intense training. Upon his return, McEvoy significantly reduced his weekly training distance and incorporated various other athletic disciplines into his regimen.

“About 18 months ago, my goal was to just come back, give this new training approach a go, see what happens and if I can maybe go under 22 (seconds) again I’d be over the moon with that,” McEvoy told reporters. “So what I’ve done so far has just obliterated any expectations I had.”

Unprecedented longevity

McEvoy’s qualification for Paris 2024 marks an unprecedented level of longevity for an Australian male swimmer at the Olympic level. While breaststroke champion Leisel Jones, freestyle standout Cate Campbell, and backstroke veteran Emily Seebohm have represented Australia in four Olympic Games, McEvoy is the first man to achieve this feat.

“I think ultimately it just makes me proud because it shines a light on the persistence and perseverance that I’ve had over… my entire career,” McEvoy said.

Olympic pedigree

McEvoy’s Olympic pedigree is impressive. He made his debut at the 2012 London Olympics as a heats swimmer for the men’s 4x100m and 4x200m freestyle relays, which finished fourth and fifth.

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At the 2016 Rio Olympics, he secured bronzes in both the men’s 4x100m freestyle and 4x100m medley relays. Four years later in Tokyo, McEvoy added another bronze in the 4x100m freestyle relay to his collection.

Looking ahead, McEvoy harbours ambitions of competing beyond Paris 2024. “I’ll do my best to honour it over in Paris and we’ll see what happens with [Los Angeles 2028] to come and whatever happens after Paris.”

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With his historic qualification, Cameron McEvoy has cemented his status as a trailblazer in Australian swimming, inspiring athletes and coaches alike with his unwavering determination and innovative approach to training.

Published 18-June-2024