Fact Check – Did Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers threaten to quit over LGBTQI ticket sales?

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Claimant: Social Media (Australia)


Claim: Kyle Chalmers said he would withdraw from the Australian swim team if tickets were sold to LGBT athletes.


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: The quotes attributed to Chalmers were fabricated. He did not make any statement regarding LGBT athletes, and official records confirm he was not involved in such controversy.


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Date: 10/26/2025


 

Last Updated on November 3, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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