Swimming

'I’ve never met a nicer guy': Australian swimmers pay tribute to Kenneth To

To’s sudden death has stunned and saddened swimmers across the world but the many close friends he retained in Australia have been especially hard hit.

1 day ago
by Phil Lutton

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Former Australian swimmer Kenneth To dies at 26

The former Australian world silver medal-winning swimmer passed away after becoming ill during training in Florida.

March 19, 2019

Cate Campbell dreams of leaving a legacy

Cate Campbell says Australia's world record-holders need to "keep up with the rest of the world" as rivals get faster.

March 18, 2019
by Caden Helmers

Sun Yang faces lifetime ban as WADA appeals over 'smashed vial of blood'

WADA elects to challenge FINA decision to let controversial swimming champion Sun Yang walk free after he allegedly smashed a vial of blood with a hammer during a drug test.

March 13, 2019
by Phil Lutton

Rebel race league perfectly timed for comeback queen Campbell

Bronte Campbell believes the new International Swimming League could be a perfect springboard into an Olympic campaign after she was selected as part of the London franchise for the rebel competition.

March 7, 2019
by Phil Lutton

Top Australians line up for big-money breakaway swimming league

Some of Australian swimming's biggest names have hit the jackpot after being chosen for a London team that will feature in a lucrative breakaway league.

March 7, 2019

Flashback

From the Archives: Why Ian Thorpe had to quit

On March 7, 2006, Ian Thorpe confirmed the worst fears of Commonwealth Games organisers when illness robbed the Melbourne event of its biggest drawcard.

March 7, 2019
by John Huxley

Swimming

Campbell sisters get official nod to lead Dolphins towards Tokyo 2020

Cate and Bronte Campbell, along with Mitch Larkin, Alex Graham and Jess Hansen, have been unveiled as Australian swimming's athlete leaders ahead of the World Championships and Tokyo Olympics.