Who is Zac Stubblety-Cook?
Zac Stubblety-Cook is an Australian breaststroke swimmer who won the 200 metres breaststroke gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He later set a world record in the event.
Stubblety-Cook was born in Brisbane in 1999. He is known for his measured race strategy, often starting more slowly and finishing strongly in the last 50 metres.
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, held in 2021, he won the 200 metres breaststroke, coming from behind in the final lap to take the gold medal.
World record holder
In 2022, Stubblety-Cook set a world record of 2 minutes 5.95 seconds in the 200 metres breaststroke at the Australian trials. He also won the event at the 2022 World Championships.
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, he won silver in the 200 metres breaststroke, defending his place among the world's best.
He was the first Australian man to win an Olympic breaststroke gold medal since Ian O'Brien in 1964. Stubblety-Cook is known for his calm and analytical approach to racing.
Did You Know?
Stubblety-Cook was also part of Australia's medley relay teams.