Kyle Chalmers Teams Up with Body+Soul for a Powerful Conversation

Olympic gold medallist Kyle Chalmers has partnered with Body+Soul to open up about the pressure of elite sport, mental health, and the perspective that comes with life changes outside the pool.

In an exclusive cover feature, Kyle shares how the challenges of media scrutiny, the joys of impending fatherhood, and a renewed focus on balance have helped him grow into a more grounded athlete and person.

“Swimming is super important to me, but it’s not the number-one thing in my life anymore.I am Kyle Chalmers the human a lot more than I am Kyle Chalmers the athlete.”

The article also highlights the launch of Chalmers Swim Academy, an online program built to mentor young athletes while promoting mental wellbeing. His message is clear: sport can’t come at the cost of the person behind the performance.

“It wasn’t an easy thing to do to speak up. I’m proud of myself for standing up.”

Kyle’s partnership with Body+Soul adds meaningful weight to the national conversation around athlete wellbeing. His voice is helping to lead a new generation toward a healthier and more sustainable future in sport.

Read the full feature via Body+Soul:

Kyle Chalmers – Body+Soul Cover Feature (2025).

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