Swimming Australia CEO Confirms No World C’ships Broadcast Deal
Swimming Australia CEO Leigh Russell confirmed today that no deal between FINA and Australian broadcasters could be reached to air the World Championships.
2020 Australian Open Water Championships Set for Brighton Beach
Swimming Australia is delighted to announce its 2020 Australian Open Water Swimming Championships will return to South Australia’s Brighton Beach next year.
Funding Boost Fuels Aussies Ahead Of Tokyo
In a boost to Australian athletes, including its swimmers, in the lead-up to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, the Federal Government announced a funding injection of more than $54 million over the next 2 years.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Possibly The Youngest Olympian
Cate Campbell, Alain Bernard, Natalie Coughlin and possible the world’s youngest Olympic athlete highlight this edition of ‘Beyond the Lane Lines.’
Swimming Australia CEO Seeks FINA, ISL Compromise To Avoid OLY Bans
In light of the fact that the idea of Olympic bans for athletes who compete in ISL events this year is still lurking in the air, Swimming Australia Chief Executive Leigh Russell is initiating talks to try to avoid devastation in 2020.
Swimming Australia & Sponsor Optus Part Ways Pre-Tokyo
Just weeks after Swimming Australia announced that its National Training Centre (NTC) Transition Program in Canberra will be closing at the end of the 2018 calendar year, the organization has revealed it has now parted ways with major sponsor Optus.
Cate Campbell: “FINA Have Forgotten They Exist Because Of Athletes”
“It’s a sad day for sport because we are taking away a great event and losing an opportunity to grow the sport,” World Record holder and 3-time Olympian Cate Campbell of Australia said this week concerning the now-cancelled Energy for Swim meet.
Tickets on Sale for Super Short Course Spectacular in Melbourne
Victorians have the chance to catch all the action poolside as Australia’s swimming superheroes converge on Melbourne for the splash and dash, 2018 Hancock Prospecting Australian Short Course Championships taking place this 25 – 27 October.
Swimming Australia Appoints Athlete Well-Being & Engagement Mgr
Former Australian Dolphins swimmer Linley Frame has been appointed to Swimming Australia’s newly created role of ‘Athlete Well-being and Engagement Manager.’
Australian Swim Team to Raise Awareness of Great Barrier Reef
Members of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team training in Cairns will soon swap the pool for the coral covered ocean as they explore the outer Reef on a Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef expedition on Saturday July 21.
Swimming Australia, LTD Welcomes Leigh Russell As First Woman CEO
Leigh Russell has been appointed as CEO of Swimming Australia, marking the first woman to hold the role within the organization.