Grant Hackett

Distance Legend Grant Hackett: “My 400 Free Is Iffy”

Australian legend Grant Hackett hopes to earn a slot on his nation’s roster for Rio individually in the 400m freestyle, as well as a member of the 800m freestyle relay, even despite recent setbacks.

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Australian Swimmers Silenced From Voicing Concerns Over Chinese

As a follow-up to the report that elite Australian swimmers were voicing concerns about training alongside Chinese athletes at their home pools, the Swimming Australia organization has reportedly issued an ordinance to its members regarding publicly speaking out on the topic.

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Aussie Swimmers Complain About Chinese Nationals Training Down Under

Some high-profile Australian swimmers have complained about sharing their training facilities with a number of Chinese athletes who have moved their training bases to Australia.

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Why Are There No Old(er) Distance Swimmers?

Every Olympic cycle brings more stories of aged sprinters, but where are they in the long races?

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Watch Hackett, Fraser-Holmes and Smith at Work in Miami (Video)

The following video contains highlights from the Miami Swimming Club’s practice on December 23rd…

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Insights From an Afternoon on Deck with Denis Cotterell

It was clear that Cotterell’s knowledge was incredible, his wisdom was insightful and the strength of the connection he has with his swimmers is incredible…

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Grant Hackett Breaks Down His Comeback Thus Far (Video)

In this exclusive SwimSwam interview Hackett discusses his comeback to this point, his goals for the upcoming year and the adjustments he has made to his training as a 35 year old athlete…

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #2 The Zane Grothe Warmup Special

Zane Grothe burst onto the national scene this summer after winning the 400m free at U.S. Nationals. But what is his key to fast racing? It’s all in the warmup.

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Hackett On Phelps: “He Makes You Want To Do Everything Right”

“The sport evolved while I was away”, says Australian legend Grant Hackett as he continues on his comeback road to Rio.

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Watch: Franklin, Lochte, Coughlin, Hackett & More Talk Olympic Success

Watch as the athletes give their definition of success this season and in Rio.

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Photo Vault: Team Speedo Launch Event In NYC

Missy Franklin and James Guy model the new Speedo Fastskin.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #4 Tiniest Worrell’s 1st Practice

You probably know Kelsi Worrell, but do you know her youngest sister?

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A Few Thoughts From Day 3 of the European SC Championships

Two impressive world records, a 30 year old shows off his versatility and one swimmer adds a new event to his championship legacy…

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2015 European SC Champs: Italy, Hungary, & Russia Top The Medal Table

Gregorio Paltrinieri’s world record 1500 helped bring Italy to the top of the medal count, where the country is tied with Russia and Hungary with 10 medals apiece.

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2015 Winter Nationals: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Follow along for live updates from the second day of the 2015 AT&T US Winter National Championships in Federal Way, Washington.

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