Cody Simpson's remarkable journey from pop star to Olympian and back

Cody Simpson, one of Australia's biggest music stars, made headlines when he left his music career to pursue competitive swimming, earning a spot on the national team and winning two Commonwealth Games medals. After achieving his athletic dreams, he has now returned to music with a new album and renewed creative energy. Simpson discusses the parallels between performing on stage and competing in the pool, revealing that swimming was more nerve-wracking due to limited opportunities for redemption.

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