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Famed coach Gennadi Touretski dies aged 71

Famed coach Gennadi Touretski dies aged 71

Touretski, a Russian who later moved to Australia, helped guide greats like Alexander Popov and Michael Klim to Olympic and World Championship gold.

  • by Phil Lutton

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'There are scars:' How Michelle Ford overcame death threats and dopers at Moscow Olympics
Olympics

'There are scars:' How Michelle Ford overcame death threats and dopers at Moscow Olympics

Branded a traitor and facing seemingly insurmountable odds at a forgotten Games, Michelle Ford beat the might of the East German doping machine. Only now can she see her victory for what it was: extraordinary.

  • by Phil Lutton
'I was pretty upset and hurt': How Cate Campbell overcame her Tokyo dismay
2021 Tokyo Olympics

'I was pretty upset and hurt': How Cate Campbell overcame her Tokyo dismay

Like thousands of other athletes whose Olympic dreams are on hold because of the pandemic, the champion swimmer has had to sort through the mental baggage.

  • by Phil Lutton
Australia's elite swimmers to mark Games milestone with virtual meeting
2021 Tokyo Olympics

Australia's elite swimmers to mark Games milestone with virtual meeting

With COVID-19 leaving a gaping hole in the competitive calendar, some of the nation's top athletes will race via the clock from Friday.

  • by Phil Lutton
National titles to copy Tokyo Olympics format with morning finals
2021 Tokyo Olympics

National titles to copy Tokyo Olympics format with morning finals

Australia's star-studded swimming team will start shifting their mindset to being at their peak in the mornings in preparation for the rescheduled Games.

  • by Adam Pengilly
Extortion threat the latest hacking attempt on banned swimmer Shayna Jack
WADA

Extortion threat the latest hacking attempt on banned swimmer Shayna Jack

The overseas-based attack has rattled the fragile 20-year-old, who is serving a four-year ban for testing positive to Ligandrol.

  • by Phil Lutton
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Jack's CAS appeal date set but kept secret
Doping

Jack's CAS appeal date set but kept secret

The date for Shayna Jack's appeal hearing for a four-year doping violation ban has been kept secret as the Australian swimmer fights to clear her name.