Swimming Australia has moved to make a statement addressing fake quotes from Mollie O'Callaghan regarding transgender athletes.

Comments made their way onto social media in recent days, attributed to O'Callaghan, regarding transgender athlete Lia Thomas.

One publication, Greek City Times, had reported the comments, however, Swimming Australia confirmed it's "fake news". Advertisement

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"There are currently fabricated quotes attributed to Dolphin Mollie O'Callaghan appearing on social media posts," the statement read.

"At no stage has O'Callaghan been interviewed and provided commentary on transgender athletes.

"Meta has been advised of the fake news, and O'Callaghan and Swimming Australia have requested the posts to be taken down."

Mollie O'Callaghan.

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