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Kyle Chalmers has lashed out at speculation a swimming love triangle is behind him going back on his decision to sit out the 100m butterfly at the upcoming world championships in a move that has almost certainly ruined Cody Simpson's dream of competing at the event.
Simpson appeared to have booked himself a spot at the worlds when he finished third in the event at the national swimming championships on Wednesday night, behind Chalmers and winner Matt Temple.
Australia can only field two representatives and Simpson was expected to make it because Chalmers would drop out due to his busy schedule and need to preserve his body after picking up serious injuries.
However, on Thursday night the freestyle gold medalist backflipped and said he is keen to swim the 100m butterfly, leaving Simpson out in the cold.
The move led to speculation he could have been motivated by the fact Simpson is now 'completely smitten' with his current girlfriend and Chalmers' ex, swimming sensation Emma McKeon.