Australian National Champion Emily Seebohm Drops 200 IM from 2015 Worlds Program
Australian backstroking ace, Emily Seebohm, had qualified as the top Aussie female in the 200m IM event for 2015 Worlds, but has confirmed she will now be dropping the event from her lineup in Kazan.
McKeon Puts Up an Impressive 200 Freestyle Split in Townsville
Dissatisfied with her winning time in the 200 freestyle on Friday evening Emma McKeon posted a 1:56.15 in the first half of tonight’s 400 freestyle…
Aussie Jessica Ashwood Delights in Distance, Emma McKeon Doubles Up on Wins on Day 1 of 2015 Townsville Grand Prix
Australia’s Emma McKeon (pictured) snagged two wins on Day 1 of Australia’s Townsville Grand Prix.
13-Year Old Kaylee McKeown Breaks Australian 200 Back Age Record
The McKeown family legacy grew on Friday at the 2015 Swimming Australia Grand Prix in Townsville, when 13-year old Kaylee McKeown…
Jessica Ashwood Goes Big with Australian 1500 Free Record in Townsville
Australian Jessica Ashwood has broken the Australian Record in the women’s 1500 free at the country’s Grand Prix #2 in Townsville…
FINA Releases Statement on Australian Kylie Palmer’s Positive Doping Test; Expedited Hearing Unlikely
FINA has released its official statement regarding the positive doping test findings for Australian record holder and 2008 Olympic gold…
Australian Olympic gold medalist Kylie Palmer withdraws from Worlds after failed drug test
Australian record-holder and 2008 Olympic gold medalist Kylie Palmer has withdrawn from the Australian World Championships team after being notified of a nearly-two-year-old failed doping test
Think you know Ian Thorpe? Watch this video and learn a lot more
This swimming video profile is long, but worth watching to dive deep on Ian Thorpe history, hearing it from the man himself.
Aussie Star Brittany Elmslie Out of Worlds After Tumor Surgery
Australia’s Brittany Elmslie, shown here at 2013 World Championships, has pulled out of The Australian Dolphins Swim Team for 2015 World Championships in Kazan.
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.