SwimSwam Pulse: 65% Believe Aussie Swimmers Shouldn’t Be Involved In Gina Rinehart Controversy
Kyle Chalmers was one of 20 swimmers who signed an official request to have a controversial painting of Australian mogul Gina Rinehart to be removed.
Swimming Queensland Takes Public Stance Against Swimming Australia
Swimming Queensland was the lone dissenter in an 8-1 vote that saw Swimming Australia pass the new constitution at a Special General Meeting on October 20.
Swimming Australia Approves New Constitution, Avoids Expulsion From World Aquatics
Swimming Australia’s Board approved a revised constitution on Friday to make its membership more representative and inclusive of athletes.
Billionaire Reportedly Cut Off Support to Swimming Australia Due to Late Athlete Payments
Swimming Australia’s sponsorship revenue reportedly fell from about $10 million to $3 million after the loss of billionaire Gina Rinehart as a benefactor.
Australian Billionaire Boosts Investment in Swimming with World Championship Bonuses
Shayna Jack said that “more athletes would retire well and truly before their 30s if it wasn’t for Ms. Rinehart’s generosity.”
Magnate Australiano Rinehart Elargisce Sostegno Economico Per Gli Atleti
Gina Rinehart la donna più ricca d’Australia, ha messo a punto un piano di sostegno economico per gli atleti in preparazione per Tokyo
Australians’ Patron Pays Athletes Directly In Order To Follow The Money
From Leigh Russell, “I think the sentiment was that she wanted to ensure that every single dollar went straight to athlete support.”
Watch Race Videos From 2016 Aussie Short Course Championships
Watch some of your favorite Aussies stars’ race videos from the 2016 Australian Short Course Championships currently taking place in Brisbane.
2016 Australian Short Course Championships Photo Vault
Men’s 200m freestyle final podium featuring Cameron McEvoy (center), Daniel Smith (left) and Kyle Chalmers (right).
Aussie Coach Laurie Lawrence, benefactor Gina Rinehart awarded Orders of Merit by Australian Olympic Committee
Two staples of the Australian swimming community were honored last month by the Australian Olympic Committee.
Swimming Australia Moves Further Down the Mine Shaft
Tommaso D’Orsogna is among the best swimmers to hail from Perth, Australia: an area that is seeing a renewed focus from the Australian Swimming community thanks to some timely partnerships.
Thorpe Would Like the Opportunity to Mentor Young Australians
As it has been reported by many new agencies Ian Thorpe has decided to give up his quest to return…
Swimming Australia Receives Huge Funding Cut from Australian Government
Swimming Australia lost around half-a-million dollars a year in government funding for 2013-2014, the Australian Olympic Committee announced today. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Nettlefold feels that Swimming Australia did not offer swimmers and coaches the support needed for success in london
The 2012 Olympics was a great disappointment for Australia as a whole which resulted in an internal review of the sporting…
