Australia’s Cameron McEvoy Follows Coach Richard Scarce to Bond Swimming Club
News of a coaching change is coming out of Australia, as Richard Scarce has been appointed Head Coach of the…
James Magnussen’s Shoulder Surgery Complete; Settles into Life in a Sling
Australia’s James Magnussen underwent shoulder surgery this week in the hopes of regaining his sprinting prowess come Rio.
Katie Goldman, #685, Retires from Competitive Swimming
Katie Goldman, who won two medals at the 2010 Australian Championships when she was just 18-years old, has retired from competitive swimming.
Seebohm’s Search for a New Coach Ends With Lush
Emily Seebohm has decided to put her preparation for Kazan and Rio in the hands of David Lush the Head Coach of the Brisbane Grammar School…
Australia’s Andrew Pasterfield Withdraws from 2015 IPC World Championships with Injury
Dual Paralympian Andrew Pasterfield has made the decision to withdraw from the 2015 IPC World Championship team due to an…
In Briefs 05/29/15: Australian News, Swiss Swimmer Honored, Guyana Announces Pan Am Roster
Today’s “In Briefs” highlights the Australian Sports Commission’s lack of women within its own ranks, among other global news stories.
Stephanie Rice moves to Los Angeles, launching eBook, retreat series and more
Retired Australian triple-Olympic gold medalist Stephanie Rice is launching the next phase of her career from Los Angeles, focusing on holistic health and all-around well-being.
Brian King under investigation by Swimming Australia for alleged verbal abuse of athletes
Club officials say Brian King had a winding and eventful tenure with the Miami Swimming Club, and his treatment of swimmers is now under Swimming Australia investigation, while his former boss Denis Cotterell and Swimming Australia itself have also come under fire.
Australia’s Emma McKeon Earns Fourth Gold at 2015 Japan Open
Red-hot Emma McKeon (AUS) nabs her fourth gold at the 2015 Japan Open, making her mark all over the world rankings.
Australia’s James Magnussen to have shoulder surgery, out of commission for World Championships
Australian freestyle star James Magnussen will undergo shoulder surgery and is officially out of this summer’s World Championships, Swimming Australia reports.
Swimming Australia Posts Huge Reductions in Short Course Nationals Qualifying Standards
Swimming Australia has stiffened the qualifying standards for the 2015 Short Course National Championships by a huge margin.
Darwin, Australia pool getting big upgrade – by losing 30 centimeters
A Darwin, Australia-based 50-meter swimming pool will actually become a square 50 meters after earning government funding for a facility upgrade, per a report by The Guardian’s website.
Magnussen Seeks a Second Opinion On Shoulder Injury
James Magnussen will be seeking a second opinion on the sub-scapular tear that forced him to withdraw from the Grand Prix in Canberra…
In Briefs 05/19/15: Peaty Earns Athlete of the Month, Kazan is on Twitter, and More
Adam Peaty earning the USSA’s Male Athlete of the month for April leads our round-up of In Briefs updates.
McKeon Siblings Headline Australia’s Dolphins Team Roster For 2015 Japan Open
A large portion of the Australian National Team will be in Tokyo this weekend to compete at the 2015 Japan…