Cody Simpson beaten by 'love rival' Kyle Chalmers at Australian Swimming Trials in Melbourne 

Cody Simpson’s dream of taking part in the World Swimming Championships was dashed on Sunday. 

The singer-turned-swimmer competed in the Men’s 100m Butterfly final on day six of the 2023 Australian Swimming Trials at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. 

Unfortunately, the 26-year-old placed fifth, behind Matthew Temple, Shaun Champion, Jesse Coleman and his ‘love rival’ Kyle Chalmers. 

Cody’s disappointment was evident when he checked his time on the scoreboard while in the pool inches from Kyle, who in contrast appeared delighted.

Earlier there were reportedly ‘awkward scenes’ at the venue as the two men lined up side by side to face off in the competition. 

Cody Simpson’s (left) dream of taking part in the World Swimming Championships was dashed on Sunday. He competed in the Men’s 100m Butterfly final at the 2023 Australian Swimming Trials in Melbourne and placed fifth, behind ‘love rival’ Kyle Chalmers (right)

Cody’s disappointment was evident when he checked his time on the scoreboard while in the pool inches from Kyle, who in contrast appeared delighted 

Earlier there were reportedly ‘awkward scenes’ at the venue as the two men lined up side by side to face off in the competition

The fifth position means that Cody will not be part of the Australian World Championships team. 

Cody and his Olympian girlfriend Emma McKeon recently celebrated their one-year anniversary by buying their first home together. 

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The pair went ‘Instagram official’ with their relationship in July last year, three months after they began dating in secret. 

Days after going public, the pair found themselves embroiled in a reported ‘love triangle’ with Emma’s ex-boyfriend and fellow Team Australia member Kyle Chalmers.

At the time it was claimed Kyle had blocked Cody’s entry into the ranks of the Australian Dolphins for the World Championships in Hungary after learning of their relationship.

The fifth position means that Cody will not be part of the Australian World Championships team. Cody’s mood was evident as he left the pool 

Cody and his Olympian girlfriend Emma McKeon (right) recently celebrated their one-year anniversary. Days after going public, the pair found themselves embroiled in a reported ‘love triangle’ with Emma’s ex-boyfriend and fellow Team Australia member Kyle Chalmers

At the time it was claimed Kyle had blocked Cody’s entry into the ranks of the Australian Dolphins for the World Championships in Hungary after learning of their relationship

Kyle had originally made the decision to not travel to Hungary for the competition, but back-flipped after his ex’s relationship with Cody became public.

However, he vehemently denied any suggestion this move was due to a personal vendetta against the former pop star.

Cody later got a ‘one up’ on Kyle when he was named on the ten-man shortlist for the GQ Sportsman of the Year award, while Kyle missed out.

The musician and swimmer is hoping to turn his Olympic dream into a reality in Paris in 2024.

Cody later got a ‘one up’ on Kyle when he was named on the ten-man shortlist for the GQ Sportsman of the Year award, while Kyle missed out