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Canberra's backstroke king denied world championship spot
Ben Treffers regained his national title on Thursday night and will now turn his attention to the Commonwealth Games.
Ben Treffers regained his national title on Thursday night and will now turn his attention to the Commonwealth Games.
The "madness" that came after winning Olympic gold made Mack Horton's head spin.
The pain in Bronte Campbell's troublesome shoulder has finally subsided ahead of her dual world title defence but the sprint queen admitted to having a major pain in the neck at this week's national titles in Brisbane - her big sister Cate.
If anyone knows how Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers feels after learning a harsh lesson at the national swim titles in Brisbane, it's the man who helped deliver it - Cameron McEvoy.
The international governing body wants to add 10 events to the schedule for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Canberra swimmer Ben Treffers has changed scenery for the next stage of his career.
At 29, Holly Barratt may not be feeling her age but people can't stop talking about it after she became the Australian swim team's oldest rookie.
For backstroke champion Emily Seebohm, the hunted has now become the hunter ahead of her dual world title defence.
Perhaps Mack Horton summed it up best after winning a bizarre 200m freestyle final at the national swim titles in Brisbane on Monday night.
Canberra schoolgirl Rebecca Cross has been selected as one of four elite swimmer to train under Tracey Menzies.
Triple Olympian Belinda Hocking has drawn the curtains after 13 decorated years in the pool.
Yulia Efimova will race during the weekend in Sydney as part of an Australian trip that also includes scouting for a potential coach.
Cate Campbell and Liesel Jones believe the success of AFL Women's proves female sport has huge potential.
By Ed Jackson
Grant Hackett has let his dad know he is "sober and safe" but remains in hiding after he was reported missing by his family.
Grant Hackett's family have reported the Olympic champion missing and appealed for the public to help find him.
Troubled swimming champion Grant Hackett has lashed out at his brother, claiming the "angry man" "beat the shit out of" him.
Grant Hackett needs "tough love" to emerge from the personal demons that have led to his latest indiscretion, says Australian Swimmers' Association boss Daniel Kowalski.
The swimming great has once again lost his way as he deals with complex and serious health concerns.
Swimming Australia says it wasn't copying the American system but was motivated by local factors as it takes the first steps towards the Commonwealth Games and Tokyo Olympics.
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