They grew up in the same house, chased the same dream and spent two decades racing each other to the wall. Now, without any medals on the line, Cate and Bronte Campbell are sitting down to talk about the love story at the heart of it all: sisterhood. 

In this episode of The Australian Women's Weekly Love Stories, Cate and Bronte join host Tiffany Dunk to reflect on two decades of shared sacrifice, rivalry and unwavering support. They share moments from their childhood in Malawi, what it felt like to stand on an Olympic podium and the private heartbreaks that tested them along the way. 

Plus, they open up about what it really feels like to race your sister in front of the nation, how they held each other together when things fell apart, and the role their brother Hamish, who has cerebral palsy, has played in grounding them throughout their careers.

And now with both in retirement, they talk about what it means to step away from a lifelong dream and the projects they're pursuing next. 

Moments you’ll hear: 
Growing up in Malawi with a big family
How their love of swimming began 
Their brother Hamish, who has cerebral palsy, and what he taught them about perspective 
How they navigated sibling rivalry in the public eye 
Qualifying for the London 2012 Olympics together 
The message they received on the night of the closing ceremony; “Hamish is in ICU” 
Cate’s reflection on her Rio 2016 Olympics performance  
Life after the pool and what’s next 
What each sister wants love to look like for the other 

Listen to the Campbell sisters' podcast: Campbells & Co 

Bronte's sustainable activewear brand: Earthletica 

Bronte’s interview with The Weekly on her retirement: Women’s Weekly. 

Thank you for listening ❤️ 

Before you leave... 

🗣️ Get in touch 

What did you think? We are a brand-new podcast and would love to hear from you as we build this together. Join our friendly Love Stories community and visit us at www.womensweekly.com.au. 

Email us your love stories (and any feedback) at awwlovestories@aremedia.com.au 

If you share your love story on social media please tag us, we're @womensweeklymag, and use the hashtag #AWWLoveStories 

Subscribe to The Australian Women's Weekly at www.womensweekly.com.au 👈🏽 

Our special thanks to our partners at Vixin 

Vixin real results, simple skincare that's a little bit fancy: vixin.com.au 

Use the code LOVESTORIES for 30% off your order at Vixin now! 

Credits 

Host: Tiffany Dunk 

Edited by Phoebe Zukowski-Wallace 

Production by Leah Porges 

Our wonderful The Australian Women's Weekly team 

Our Head of Vodcasting is Rachel Fountain 

Learn More: The Australian Women's Weekly website 

They grew up in the same house, chased the same&nbsp;dream&nbsp;and spent two decades racing each other to the wall. Now,&nbsp;without any&nbsp;medals on the line, Cate and Bronte Campbell are sitting down to talk about the love story at the heart of it all: sisterhood.&nbsp;
In this episode of The Australian Women's Weekly Love Stories, Cate and Bronte join host Tiffany Dunk to reflect on two decades of shared sacrifice, rivalry and unwavering support. They share moments from their childhood in Malawi, what it felt like to stand on an Olympic podium and the private heartbreaks that tested them along the way.&nbsp;
Plus, they open up about what it really feels like to race your sister in front of the nation, how they held each other together when things fell apart, and the role their brother Hamish, who has cerebral palsy, has played in grounding them throughout their careers.
And now with both in retirement, they talk about what it means to step away from a lifelong dream and the projects they're pursuing next.&nbsp;
Moments&nbsp;you&rsquo;ll&nbsp;hear:&nbsp;
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Listen to the Campbell sisters' podcast:&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/campbells-and-co/id1873658091">Campbells &amp; Co</a>&nbsp;
Bronte's sustainable activewear brand:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.earthletica.com/">Earthletica</a>&nbsp;
Bronte&rsquo;s interview with&nbsp;The Weekly&nbsp;on her retirement:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.womensweekly.com.au/news/sports/bronte-campbell-retirement/">Women&rsquo;s Weekly.</a>&nbsp;
Thank you for listening ❤️&nbsp;
Before you leave...&nbsp;
🗣️ Get in touch&nbsp;
What did you think? We are a brand-new podcast and would love to hear from you as we build this together. Join our friendly Love Stories community and visit us at <a href="https://www.womensweekly.com.au">www.womensweekly.com.au.</a>&nbsp;
Email us your love stories (and any feedback) at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:awwlovestories@aremedia.com.au">awwlovestories@aremedia.com.au</a>&nbsp;
If you share your love story on social media please tag us,&nbsp;we're&nbsp;@womensweeklymag, and use the hashtag #AWWLoveStories&nbsp;
Subscribe to&nbsp;The Australian Women's Weekly&nbsp;at <a href="https://www.womensweekly.com.au">www.womensweekly.com.au</a>&nbsp;👈🏽&nbsp;
Our special thanks&nbsp;to our partners at&nbsp;Vixin&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.vixin.com.au/">Vixin</a>&nbsp;real results, simple skincare&nbsp;that's&nbsp;a little bit fancy:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vixin.com.au/">vixin.com.au</a>&nbsp;
Use the code LOVESTORIES for 30% off your order at&nbsp;Vixin&nbsp;now!&nbsp;
Credits&nbsp;
Host: Tiffany Dunk&nbsp;
Edited by Phoebe Zukowski-Wallace&nbsp;
Production by&nbsp;Leah Porges&nbsp;
Our wonderful&nbsp;The Australian Women's Weekly&nbsp;team&nbsp;
Our Head of Vodcasting is Rachel Fountain&nbsp;
Learn More:&nbsp;The Australian Women's Weekly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.womensweekly.com.au/">website&nbsp;</a>

What’s your love language? The Australian Women's Weekly Love Stories is for the chronically curious about the strongest of our emotions. Hosted by Tiffany Dunk, this podcast swaps cliché romcom endings for real, messy, magnetic connections told by unforgettable voices from The Australian Women’s Weekly universe. From lifelong mateship to unexpected soulmates to finding love both within and beyond yourself, Love Stories is intimate, surprising and quietly empowering.

What&rsquo;s your love language? The Australian Women's Weekly Love Stories is for the chronically curious about the strongest of our emotions. Hosted by Tiffany Dunk, this podcast swaps clich&eacute; romcom endings for real, messy, magnetic connections told by unforgettable voices from The Australian Women&rsquo;s Weekly universe. From lifelong mateship to unexpected soulmates to finding love both within and beyond yourself, Love Stories is intimate, surprising and quietly empowering.

Love Stories

Olympic swimming legends Cate and Bronte Campbell join Tiffany Dunk to talk about the sibling love story behind their seven Olympic gold medals. They also reveal how they grew up as each other's greatest rivals and fiercest champions, navigating heartbreak and triumph on the world stage, and what life looks like now that they've both retired from competition. 