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Jodie Henry backs AIS' shift from 'fishbowl' environment

Jodie Henry backs AIS' shift from 'fishbowl' environment

Jodie Henry is among a group of 30 Olympic gold medallists mentoring the next generation of medal hopefuls.

  • by Caden Helmers

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Mack Horton is officially over Sun Yang and his endless antics
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Mack Horton is officially over Sun Yang and his endless antics

Horton and Sun have been two of the great sparring partners of swimming, but the Australian says he no longer concerns himself with the Chinese star.

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

'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.

  • by Phil Lutton
Former Australian swimmer Kenneth To dies at 26
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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.

Cate Campbell dreams of leaving a legacy
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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.

  • by Caden Helmers
Sun Yang faces lifetime ban as WADA appeals over 'smashed vial of blood'
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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.

  • by Phil Lutton
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Rebel race league perfectly timed for comeback queen Campbell

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.

  • by Phil Lutton
Top Australians line up for big-money breakaway swimming league

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.

From the Archives: Why Ian Thorpe had to quit
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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.

  • by John Huxley
Campbell sisters get official nod to lead Dolphins towards Tokyo 2020
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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.

  • by Phil Lutton
New swim club stokes Hayley Baker's Olympic dream
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New swim club stokes Hayley Baker's Olympic dream

Tracey Menzies and Hayley Baker wanted to stay in Canberra. They just needed an avenue to make it happen.

  • by Caden Helmers