3-Time Australian Olympian Chris Fydler May Be Next Chef De Mission
3-time Australian Olympic swimmer Chris Fydler is reportedly the top candidate poised to take over the Chef de mission role for Tokyo 2020.
AOC Chief Executive De Jong To Depart At End of 2016
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Fiona De Jong.
Verhaeren: “You are Only as Good as Your Last Performance”
In an exclusive interview with SwimSwam Australian National Team Head Coach Jacco Verhaeren discusses the performance of the Australian team in Rio…
Storied Coach Michael Bohl Reacts To Post-Rio Aussie Criticism
Current St. Peters Western Head Coach, Michael Bohl, responds to criticism concerning Australia’s swimming performance at the 2016 Olympic Games.
After Apologizing McKeon Will Participate in the Closing Ceremonies
After apologizing for not following AOC safety protocol Emma McKeon will now be allowed to take part in the closing ceremonies in Rio…
Wright Starts a Petition to Get McKeon Back Into the Closing Ceremonies
Two time Olympic gold medalist Melanie Wright feels that the punishment the AOC has given Emma McKeon does not fit the crime…
Australia Files Grievance Over Swimmers Being Drug Tested In Early AM
Swimmers being asked to submit to anti-doping tests in the early hours of the morning is a concern for Australian Chef de Mission, Kitty Chiller.
Aussies Run Into Plumbing, Electrical Problems At Olympic Village
From Aussie’s Chef de Mission Kitty Chiller, “Due to a variety of problems in the Village, including gas, electricity and plumbing I have decided that no Australian Team member will move into our allocated building.”
Another Sailor Robbed At Gunpoint In Rio; AOC Demands More Security
After 2 members of the Australian Olympic sailing team were robbed at gunpoint in Rio over the weekend, the Australian Olympic Committee is demanding the city beef up security.
Aussies Reveal Olympic Togs as Well as a New Deal with Speedo
The Aussies will be racing in suits that are primarily green and include a touch of gold with white boomerangs incorporated into the design…
Australian Reporter Interviews Alleged Hackett Nipple Assault Victim
The alleged victim of Grant Hackett’s physical assault is less than talkative when questioned by an Australian reporter.
Australian Athletes Told To “Tweet Or Compete” At Olympics
Australian Olympic hopefuls are told to think long and hard about utilizing social media when in the midst of competition.
