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.
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.
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.
Anti Wave Starting Blocks and Ledges
Anti Wave continues its long tradition of industry-leading product innovation with the release of their new Adjustable Backstroke Start Ledge models.
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Swimming Australia Facing Financial Cuts to Combat Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Though swimmers were recently allowed to return to training, the staff within the organization have taken pay and hours cuts, with more on the horizon.
New Aussie Head Coach Rohan Taylor Talks Transition & Targets
“Collaboration, Commitment, Communication, Consistency,” is the motto Rohan Taylor uses to describe his coaching philosophy.
Alice Tait Explains ‘Reverse Cycling,’ How it Relates to Returning to Training
The Olympian explains how her former coach Shannon Rollason’s method could be applied to returning to training after a pandemic-related break from the water.
Bond University Elites Return To Training In Australia
Bond’s elite swim squad trained together this week as a group for the first time since COVID-19 shut everything down.
CAS Hearing Date Set, but Kept Secret, For Banned Aussie Swimmer Shayna Jack
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack has a date for her CAS hearing; however, the CAS says that at the request of the parties, that date will be kept a secret.
Olympic Medalists Bronte Barratt, Patrick Murphy Welcome First Child
Bronte Barratt and husband Patrick Murphy, who both represented Australia at Olympic games, welcomed their first child last week.
2022 Pan Pacific Championships Deferred To 2026, Will Remain In Canada
With the FINA World Championships and Commonwealth Games both scheduled in 2022, the Pan Pacific Championships have been delayed until 2026.
WADA Publishes Updated Athlete Q&A About Coronavirus Impacts on Drug Testing
The World Anti-Doping Agency has updated its athlete Q&A section to address issues regarding testing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Brisbane Puts 2032 Olympic Bid On Hold
Brisbane, Austalia’s 3rd largest city, has announced they will be placing a hold on their bid to host the 2032 Olympic Games.
Dean Boxall Named Australian Swimming Coach of the Year
Dean Boxall has been named the Australian Swimming Coaches And Teachers Association Coach of the Year after his team’s successes.
FINA Announces Postponement of World Short Course Championships to 2021
The announcement comes after FINA previously postponed the FINA World Aquatics Championships from 2021 to 2022 to avoid an Olympic conflict.
