Magnussen Criticizes Australia’s Relay Tactics, Jacco Responds
James Magnussen questioned Australia’s relay lineup choices in an interview yesterday, arguing that the fastest swimmer should lead off the 4×100 free relay.
Australian Dolphins Swim Prepares For Budapest
The Australian Dolphins Swim team has assembled in the heartland of legendary Netherlands swimmers Pieter van den Hoogenband and Inge…
Australian World C’ships Squad Headed To The Hague For Training Camp
The Australian World Championships squad will head to The Hague to conduct its pre-Budapest training camp.
Singapore Swimming Hires Aussie Stephan Widmer As National Head Coach
Joseph Schooling, Singapore’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist in swimming, will have an Aussie at the helm of his nation’s swimming program.
Kyle Chalmers Withdraws From 2017 World Championships
2016 Olympic 100 free gold medalist Kyle Chalmers has withdrawn from the 2017 World Championships.
Ashwood Latest Aussie To Withdraw From Budapest
Jess Ashwood joins the list of elite Aussie athletes choosing not to attend the World Championships in Budapest this July.
‘Australian Swimming Framework’ Launched To Better Define Athlete Paths
Swimming Australia has partnered with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to establish more defined athletic pathways within its new ‘Framework’ system.
Lack Of FINA Initiative Leads Verhaeren To Quit Coaches Committee
Australian National Team Head Coach Jacco Verhaeren has submitted his resignation from his ancillary post as Vice Chairman of FINA’s Coaches Committee.
James Magnussen Opting Out Of Aussie Nationals, World Championships
Two-time 100m freestyle world champion and 2012 Olympic silver medalist James Magnussen is going all-in for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Swimming Australia Shake-up: Olympic Trials Moves To American Model
A major shift in the timing of Australian Olympic Trials marks Swimming Australia’s latest important announcement.
Aussie Jess Ashwood Withdraws From Windsor Citing Illness
Originally named to Australia’s 20-strong Short Course World Championships roster, freestyler Jess Ashwood has withdrawn due to illness.
Chalmers’ Absence From Windsor Roster Not Due To Health Concerns
Kyle Chalmers is one of several Australian megastars who have made themselves unavailable for next month’s Short Course World Championships.
Chalmers Forced To Withdraw From 100 Final Due To Heart Condition
Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers wasn’t to be seen in the 100 freestyle finals in Brisbane due to a medical condition.
Aussies Move To 5-Day Format, Eliminate Semi’s For World Trials
Jacco Verhaeren, Head Coach of Australia, has announced that his nation’s Trials for Worlds will be reduced from the nation’s traditional 8-day program to just 5 days now.
Cate Campbell’s Coach Wants To Keep Medal Contenders Out Of Spotlight
Simon Cusack, coach of world record holder Cate Campbell, points to his athlete’s having been in the spotlight in the lead-up to Rio as part of the reason she faltered individually.
