Kyle Chalmers makes a splash as Australian Almonds Athlete Ambassador
Young Riverina swimmers with new Australian Almonds Athlete Ambassador Kyle Chalmers at the Griffith Regional Aquatic Centre earlier this month. The Olympic swimming star shared his sports nutrition insights - and a love of almonds - with the next generation of swimmers.
I'm proud to partner with Australian Almonds to help Aussies find new ways to give their daily diets a boost.
OLYMPIC swimming sensation Kyle Chalmers gave Riverina swimmers a rare insight into sports nutrition when he visited the Griffith Regional Aquatic Centre earlier this month to kick off his brand-new role as Athlete Ambassador for Australian Almonds. Young members of the Griffith Swimming Club rubbed shoulders with the 100m freestyle champion as he shared his insights on how diet and nutrition fuel his performance, both in and out of the pool. “Whether you’re an athlete or just looking for a healthy, delicious addition to your diet, almonds are packed with nutrients and I’m proud to partner with Australian Almonds to help Aussies find new ways to give their daily diets a boost,” said Kyle. “My fiancee Inge and I love using almonds when cooking at home—we add them to smoothies, salads, and even homemade snacks. They’re an easy way to boost the flavour and nutrition of any meal while keeping us fuelled throughout the day.”
For fitness and sports dietician, Simone Austin, the almond-hype is justified, with a handful a day of the tree nut shown to support muscle growth and reduce fatigue, making them great for professional athletes and Aussie kids alike.
“Almonds are a powerhouse of nutrients that have been shown to support growth and development, provide sustained energy, and support brain function, making them perfect for growing minds and bodies,” said Simone.
“Plus, with winter coming up, they’re packed with Vitamin E, fibre and antioxidants that can boost your immune system and help you fight off the winter sniffles, simply by enjoying a tasty snack.”
King Kyle’s Ambassadorship with Australian Almonds comes as the industry body kicks off a three year sponsorship of the Griffith Swimming Club, with Club President Lauren Catanzariti calling the partnership an inspiring moment for kids in the Riverina.
Kyle Chalmers loves cooking with almonds, adding them to smoothies, salads and homemade snacks.
LEFT: Griffith Swimming Club’s Richard Busby, Lauren Catanzariti, and Laura Bugno with Australian Almonds Athlete Ambassador Kyle Chalmers and his fiancé Inge Løyning.
“We’ve got over a hundred schoolaged kids who are members of our club, and when we told them that medal-winning Olympic swimming champion Kyle Chalmers was coming, both the kids and the parents were super excited”, said Lauren. “Parents and carers often ask us about what their kids should be eating to support their swimming or help them prepare for swim meets, and this is just a fantastic opportunity to get nutrition and training insights directly from the best of the best.” The Riverina is the second biggest almond growing region in Australia, with more than 15,000 hectares of orchards harvesting more than 38,000 tonnes of the tree nut in 2024. With the 2025 season underway, crop estimates for the Australian industry currently sit at 155,531 tonnes. The swimmers and their families were encouraged to visit the Australian Almonds website for more nutritional facts, industry sustainability insights and tasty almond-based recipes for every meal.