Australian swim star Brendon Smith bags Australia’s first Tokyo Olympics medal as he finishes third in the 400m medley
- Australian swimmer Brendon Smith finished third in 400m Individual Medley
- Smith followed behind American swimmers Jay Litherland and Chase Kalisz
- The ecstatic 21-year-old said he could not believe the final result following race
Australian swimmer Brendon Smith has scored a bronze medal after finishing the 400m Individual Medley.
The 21-year-old placed third behind American swimmers Jay Litherland and Chase Kalisz.
An ecstatic Smith said he could not believe the final result.
‘I can’t believe it,’ he told reporters. ‘Twelve months ago when the Games were cancelled or postponed, I thought give me another opportunity, another year to better my preparation from last time.
‘So, you know, to improve that much and to be able to get on the podium is incredible.’
The swimmer remained humble as he thanked his mother, father and two sisters for supporting him along the way.
‘Thank you so much for supporting me,’ he said, ‘I can’t believe it.’
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