Australia

2018 Commonwealth Games Event Schedule Released

Australian swimming star Cameron McEvoy is a 2018 Commonwealth Games Ambassador, appearing on the recently-released ticket guide.

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‘Australian Swimming Framework’ Launched To Better Define Athlete Paths

Swimming Australia has partnered with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to establish more defined athletic pathways within its new ‘Framework’ system.

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Watch GS Aquatics Kids ‘Rock The Blocks’ Down Under

For your dose of #WednesdayWisdom, look no further than to the eyes and smiles of children thoroughly enjoying what our sport is all about.

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Magnussen Aims For ‘Harder To Obtain Than Worlds’ Commonwealth Gold

Having declared earlier this year he would be opting out of his nation’s World Championships Trials, Aussie James Magnussen is going all-in for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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Aussie Worlds Qualifying Criteria Shines Light On Talent Gaps

Check out the swift World Championships qualifying times for Swimming Australia.

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No Big Surprises On 2017 Australian Swimming C’ships Entry Lists

The Australian National Championships are stacked with elite talent, even with some notable names missing from the competition.

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Trio of Aussie Open Water Swimmers Qualify for 2017 World Championship

France’s Aurelie Muller won the 2nd stop of the 2017 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup.

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Australia Names 3 Open Water Swimmers To 2017 Worlds Roster

Swimming Australia has nominated three athletes to take on the 10km open water event at the 2017 World Championships in…

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Shark In The Pool: Your Worst Age Group Nightmare Brought To Life

Remember that worst case scenario you’d play over and over again in your head during age group practice?

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Swimming Australia Selects Nagaoka Pool As Tokyo 2020 Training Grounds

Swimming Australia has selected the Niigata Prefectural Nagaoka Indoor Swimming Pool located in Nagaoka, Japan as its exclusive training base in the Asian nation from 2018 to 2020.

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Aussie Coach Appealing ‘Tickle Torture’ & Assault Charges

Former Melbourne, Australia coach Anthony Ronald O’Donnell appeared before the Victorian County Court on Monday, March 27th to appeal his…

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Toronto Considers Bidding for 2022 Commonwealth Games

On Tuesday, June 28th, the Toronto City Council will consider bidding for the right to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Fraser-Holmes Latest Aussie To Opt Out Of World Championships

Two-time Australian Olympian Thomas Fraser-Holmes is joining the likes of Cate Campbell and James Magnussen in not competing at Aussie Nationals and, therefore, not in Budapest.

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Make It A Double: Australia Interested In 2022 Commonwealth Games

In the wake of Durban, South Africa having been stripped of hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games, several cities around the world have stepped up to at least express an interest. Among them is another city within the continent already set to host the 2018 version.

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Aussie Olympic Medalist Maddie Groves to Join Team Elite in San Diego

Australian Olympic medalist Maddie Groves is spending the next few months training with David Marsh’s SwimMAC Carolina Team Elite in the…

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