Chalmers, 18, is the first Aussie to win the 100m freestyle final since Mike Wenden took gold in Mexico City in 1968 . "It's definitely still sinking in that I've actually won," Chalmers said. Story highlights Chalmers won the 100m freestyle Wednesday evening in RioHe's the youngest Australian to win a swimming gold since Ian Thorpe won in 2000(CNN) Kyle Chalmers has the starring role of the latest Olympic underdog story that's quickly enthralled Australia, his home country, and the rest of the world. "I was a bit worried that I glided for a bit too long at the finish but very happy with that." "It's unbelievable, I mean, I'm only 18," he told reporters after the race.

Source: CNN August 11, 2016 05:36 UTC