Swimming Australia May Suffer Post-Rio Governmental Funding Cuts
As the Australian federal government seeks ways to reduce costs, the funding allotted for some Olympic sports, including Swimming Australia, may shrink.
Four Days Later, Kyle Chalmers Re-Smashes 100 SCM Free WJR in Tokyo
Kyle Chalmers’ golden Olympic summer has given way to continued success in the short course meters pool on the FINA World Cup Tour this fall.
Olympic Champion Kyle Chalmers Staying Put In Adelaide
Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers has declined an offer to change clubs, instead deciding to stay close to home.
Kyle Chalmers Sets World Junior Record in 100 Free in Singapore
2016 FINA WORLD CUP – SINGAPORE Friday, October 21st-Sunday, October 22nd OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore Prelims 10.00 AM, Finals 7.30 PM, local time Point…
Mack Horton Has Fan To Thank For Possibly Averting Health Scare
Gold medalist in the men’s 400m freestyle in Rio, Australia’s Mack Horton, possibly averted a health scare thanks to a fan’s keen eye.
Aussies Move To 5-Day Format, Eliminate Semi’s For World Trials
Jacco Verhaeren, Head Coach of Australia, has announced that his nation’s Trials for Worlds will be reduced from the nation’s traditional 8-day program to just 5 days now.
Something May Be Brewing At Bond As McEvoy Welcomes New Talent
“It’d be great to have more people on the team,” says the fastest 100m freestyler ever in a textile suit, Cameron McEvoy, of his Bond University club.
Trickett to be Inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame
“I was blown away to be up there with the likes of Dawn Fraser and the other wonderful icons of our sport…
Cate Campbell’s Coach Wants To Keep Medal Contenders Out Of Spotlight
Simon Cusack, coach of world record holder Cate Campbell, points to his athlete’s having been in the spotlight in the lead-up to Rio as part of the reason she faltered individually.
Olympic Silver Medalist Mitch Larkin Reflects on His Experience in Rio
“I knew I was swimming well I just got caught up in the hype of the situation and didn’t allow myself to relax and swim the way I usually do…
AOC Chief Executive De Jong To Depart At End of 2016
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Fiona De Jong.
Seebohm Reflects On Lackluster Rio, Not Yet Committed To Tokyo 2020
“If I’m being honest, I think the pressure did get to me,” says Emily Seebohm of her performances in Rio.
Swimming Baby News As Aussie Melanie Wright Is Expecting First Child
Married couple Chris and Melanie Wright of Australia are expecting their first child together.
Cave Takes Down Two More Records at Australian State Teams Age Champs
17 year old Daniel Cave of Victoria took down his second and third competition records on the final day of the 2016 Australian Sate Teams Age Group Short Course Championships…
Cave and Murray Set New Records at Australian State Age Champs
Daniel Cave of Victoria and Lydia Murray of Queensland both set new championship records on the second day of competition of the 2016 Australian Short Course Age Championships…
