Grant Hackett

Olympic Medalist Ryan Cochrane Officially Announces Retirement

Canadian swimming legend Ryan Cochrane has officially announced his retirement.

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Grant Hackett Issues Statement, Acknowledges Mental Health Issues

Grant Hackett acknowledges he needs help for his mental health issues.

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Read Swimming Australia’s Statement On Hackett’s Latest Behavior

“We will continue to support them throughout this journey to recovery,” reads a portion of Swimming Australia’s statement concerning troubled retired Olympian Grant Hackett’s recent behavior.

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Grant Hackett Arrested After ‘Ranting & Raving’ At Family Home

Troubled retired swimming star Grant Hackett of Australia was arrested at his family’s home today, February 15th.

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Australische Schwimmlegende Grant Hackett wurde festgenommen

Der dreimalige Olympiasieger Grant Hackett aus Australien ist nach einem “Zusammenbruch” kurzfristig in Southport (AUS) fest genommen, aber kurze Zeit…

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On Coaching Sabbatical, Cotterell Denies $1 Million Chinese Contract

Might we see storied Australian coach Denis Cotterell reacquainted with past protege Sun Yang of China?

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Paltrinieri Out of 400 Free On Day 1 Of SC World Championships

1500 free Olympic champ Gregorio Paltrinieri has scratched the men’s 400 free on day 1 of the Short Course World Championships.

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How to Breathe in Swimming

First, I want to dispel one myth about breathing during intense exercise. In no sport does an athlete ever take a complete inhalation or expiration.

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Olympic Champion Kyle Chalmers Nominated for Prestigious Don Award

Kyle Chlamers was the surprise 100 free champion at the 2016 Olympic Games, and now the teen from South Australia has been nominated for a prestigious award by the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

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Connor Jaeger Becomes 1st American Ever Under 14:40 In Men’s 1500

Connor Jaeger threw down an American record of 14:39.48 to win silver and become the first U.S. athlete ever under 14:40.

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Two London Medalists, Including Sun Yang, Miss 1500 Final

2012 Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Sun Yang missed the 1500 free final, finishing 16th in the heats.

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2016 Olympics Day 1 Twitter Recap: You Need to Follow Leslie Jones

Leslie Jones loves Maya Dirado– though she has referred to her as both “Myra” and “Mia” today.

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Matt Brown Discusses the Preparation of World Champion Ning Zetao

Matt Brown shares some of the details of World Champion Ning Zetao’s preparation for the Rio Olympics…

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Grant Hackett Joins Qatar Network’s Olympic Swimming Coverage

Aussie distance legend Grant Hackett will be providing swimming commentary for Qatar’s beIN Sports network this summer.

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Phelps vs. Hackett: Two All-Time Greats Go At It In Practice

In 2003, while both were dominating their respective events on the international level, two GOATs got together for a 5-day freestyle training battle royale.

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