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Bud McAllister & His Predictor Sets Say Goodbye To Western Australia

Another coaching change is taking place down under as Bud McAllister will be departing his role at the helm of the swimming program at WAIS.

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On-The-Mend Le Clos Reveals Cause For His Two Surgeries

28-year-old Olympic gold medalist Chad Le Clos speaks to the recent surgeries he underwent amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

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Australian Government Pledges $54.5 Million To High-Performance Sport

The Australian government has pledged a $54.5 million investment, which is aimed at continuing support of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls.

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Athlete Protests Allowed At 2022 Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games Federation has made a statement regarding athlete protests at the 2022 edition in Birmingham, UK.

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Storied Brisbane Grammar Coach David Lush Changing Up Role

ASCTA’s 2018 Aussie Coach of the Year David Lush is leaving his current post as Director of Swimming at Brisbane Grammar.

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Swim England Sends Letter Urging Government To Address Financial Issues

Swim England and key stakeholders have signed a joint letter urging the nation’s government to address with haste the uncertain future facing swimming pools.

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USADA Rules American Boxer Failed Doping Test after Sexual Transmission

Although not specific to swimming, USADA released a doping decision related to a boxer that could have ripple effects in other sports moving forward.

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2022 Commonwealth Games Pushed By One Day

Today the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive Board approved pushing back the start date of the 2022 Commonwealth Games by one day.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Hangzhou 2022 Goes Underground

Catch up on this week’s Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring swimming stories spanning Arizona to Panama to China to Australia.

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Officials Target Spring For Decision On Any Possible Addt’l Olympic Changes

“A possible decision on further Olympic postponement will be made ‘in the spring if questions over the coronavirus crisis persist,’ says top Olympic official.

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Updated: 2022 Commonwealth Games Aquatic Center Seeks Additional Funding

Birmingham City Council has revealed it now has to draw on contingency funding in order to keep some 2022 Commonwealth Games construction projects going.

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ANOC Provides Additional $11 Million In Funding For Delayed Games Aid

National Olympic Committees hit by the financial impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and resulting Olympic delay are receiving ANOC funds.

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Irish Record Holder Mona McSharry Declines Dublin Training

19-year-old Mona McSharry of Ireland is already an established elite racer, but in many ways, her career is just beginning.

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New Aussie Head Coach Rohan Taylor Talks Transition & Targets

“Collaboration, Commitment, Communication, Consistency,” is the motto Rohan Taylor uses to describe his coaching philosophy.

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Anton Chupkov’s Coach Kicked Out Of National Team Training Camp

A tense situation involving World Record holder Anton Chupkov reportedly bubbled over at the Russian National Team reopening training camp.

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