Australia

Magnussen Pulls Out of Canberra With Shoulder Injury; Worlds in Question

The 100m freestyle World Champion, James Magnussen, may not be able to defend his title in Kazan, as he pulls out of the Australian Grand Prix in Canberra due to shoulder problems.

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McKeon Collects Three Gold in Second Session of the Grand Prix in Canberra

Emma McKeon was the star of the second session of the Australian Grand Prix in Canberra. McKeon collected individual gold…

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McEvoy Setting the Stage to Excel in Kazan

21 year old Cameron McEvoy will be looking to come away from Kazan as the 100 freestyle world champion…

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Gender Equality a Concern Within Australian Sporting Organizations

Nine Australian national sporting organizations have not met the standard set by the ASC in the area of inclusion within their board memberships…

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FINA and Australia’s “The Seven Network” Announce 2015/2017 World Championships Broadcast Coverage

The Australian Olympic Committee has just announced a new, long-term partnership between FINA and The Seven Network, resulting in both…

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Hackett, Magnussen, Campbell Expected To Compete in Canberra May 15th-16th

The Swimming Australia 2015 Canberra Grand Prix is slated to take place next weekend, May 15th-16th, with sprint stud James Magnussen among the Aussie competitors.

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Australia Fails To Pass Revised Anti-Doping Legislation

In light of several recent cases in Australian sport regarding doping allegations, specifically in football and rugby, Australian Olympic Committee…

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Harrison, McKendry and Matsuo Highlight Australia’s University Games Team

Australia will be taking a team of 20 athletes to the World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea…

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Emma McKeon Changes Coaches Just 3 Months Out From Worlds

Emma McKeon will be breaking from her brother, David McKeon, and taking a new direction coaching-wise leading up to Worlds.

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James Connor joins Australia’s World Championship Diving Team

After a standout performance at this past weekend’s Australian Open diving championships, Indiana University freshman James Connor was selected to Australia’s 2015 World Championships team, competing July 25-August 2 in Kazan, Russia.

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Haley Anderson Continues Hot Streak, Wins 10K in Cozumel

Haley Anderson won her second-straight open water race, while Australia and Great Britain found World Championship caliber open water swimmers.

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Britain’s Burnell, Australia’s Huitenga Seal Up World Championship Spots at Cozumel 10K

The feed station at the 2015 FINA 10K Open Water World Cup in Cozumel, Mexico.

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Swimming Breaks Through List of Australia’s Most-Watched TV Broadcasts

Forget The Beatles and “Star Wars”…it’s Grant Hackett who ranks higher on Australia’s most-watched TV shows from the 20th centry.

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Gorman, Poort Among Aussies Heading to Mexico for World Championships Qualification

Australian Open Water 10km champions Melissa Gorman and Jarrod Poort will this weekend race for the chance to gain selection…

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