Australia

The Loophole: Why Swimmers Might Not Have to Wait 3 Years to Change Citizenship

Russia native Mark Nikolaev (pictured) is hoping to switch to Australian sporting nationality, which would bring much-needed depth to their backstroke group.

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High-Level International Meets For May 2023

We may see World Record holder Kaylee McKeown compete at the Sydney Open later this month as the high-level international meet calendar for May is published.

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Flynn Southam Headlines Australian Roster For 2023 World Junior Championships

Southam is riding some momentum after a strong showing at the Aussie Age Championships that included resetting his lifetime best in the 200 free (1:46.24).

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European Champion Anastasia Kirpichnikova, Mark Nikolaev Seek New Sporting Citizenships

Anastasia Kirpichnikova, who represented Russia in both pool and open water swimming at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, has begun the process to swim for France.

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Former Australian Private School Swim Coach Charged With Child Grooming

An ex-coach at Brisbane’s Anglican Church Grammar School has received has been charged with child sex offenses.

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Australian Olympic Gold Medalist Brooke Hanson Fractures Spine in Surfing Accident

Australian Olympic gold medalist Brooke Hanson suffered multiple spinal fractures during a serious surfing accident on a recent family holiday.

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Kaylee McKeown Becomes Second Woman Sub-2:10 In 200 Back & Sub-2:25 In 200 Breast

McKeown clocked 2:24.18 in the women’s 200 breaststroke to claim victory at the Australian Championships, putting her diverse skillset on full display.

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2023 Australian National Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Olympic multi-medalist Kyle Chalmers will take on his bread-and-butter 100m freestyle event during the last night of finals at 2023 Australian Nationals.

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Titmus And O’Callaghan To Showdown In The 200 Free On Final Night Of Australian Champs

It’s the last day of the 2023 Australian Championships, but several Aussie stars still have their signature finals yet to occur.

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2023 Australian National Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus saw her 400m free World Record overtaken by Canada’s Summer McIntosh, so we’ll see how she responds at Aussie Nationals.

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Cate Campbell Opens Up On Decision To Come Back, Put Full Focus On Paris 2024

Campbell won’t compete at the 2023 World Championships regardless of how she fares at the Australian Trials in June.

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ICYMI: Aussie Sam Short Posts 7:42.96 800 Free On Day 3 Of Aussie Nationals

19-year-old Australian ace Sam Short already ranks #1 in the world in the 400m free but hit a new 800m free lifetime best to rank #2 on the season.

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Cate Campbell Reveals “Scary” Rape Threat Received In Late-Night Phone Call

The anonymous call came shortly after Campbell published a column describing her experiences with abuse as a female athlete.

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Malmsten In Santiago 2023 Pan American Games — Selected When it Counts

Malmsten will supply key aquatic sports equipment for swimming and water polo at the 2023 Pan American Games.

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Ben Armbruster Continues Australian Nationals Campaign With 51.96 100 Butterfly Prelim

Armbruster dipped under 52 seconds for the first time in the 100 butterfly and also swam a best time of 22.26 in the 50 free.

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