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Latest news: Swimming

Aussie swimmers put silver touches on Paris campaign

Australian swimmers have added two more silver medals to their haul at the Paris pool to complete the Dolphins' third-best Olympics.

Australia’s Kaylee McKeown wins historic Olympic gold in Paris

Kaylee McKeown has triumphed in the women's 200m backstroke in Paris to become the first Australian to win four individual Olympic gold medals.

Australia’s Cameron McEvoy wins Olympic freestyle gold in Paris

Australia's Cameron McEvoy has won the men's 50m freestyle gold medal at the Olympics.

Yet more Olympic gold for superstar Kaylee McKeown

Kaylee McKeown successfully defended her Olympic women's 100m backstroke crown and Australia's men's 4x200m freestyle relayers picked up a bronze in Paris.

O’Callaghan beats Titmus for first individual gold

Mollie O'Callaghan has beaten fellow Australian Ariarne Titmus to win the women's 200m freestyle at the Paris Olympics.

Aussie swim coach Michael Palfrey, involved in Korea furore, will stay in Paris

An Australian Olympic swimming coach who backed a Korean swimmer to defeat the Dolphins will remain at the Paris Games.

If we emptied Lake Burley Griffin, what would we find?

Lake Burley Griffin acts as Canberra’s centrepiece, surrounded by national institutions, parks, walking tracks, cafés and restaurants, but what lies beneath the glistening water?

Heart to heart, Canberra’s new program keeps at-risk kids swimming

Jump Swim Schools has launched a new program to teach children with congenital heart disease swimming and water safety.

Debrief: Drop the robes and jump in the Winter Solstice charity swim

The Ian Lindeman Memorial Winter Solstice Swim encourages locals to strip down and take a plunge for Lifeline Canberra this June.

‘If in doubt, don’t go out’: risks of swimming at unpatrolled beaches

Thinking of swimming at unpatrolled beaches this summer? Don't do it until you know the risks.

Starting swimming lessons

The age your child starts can lead to different experiences. Starting before age 1 is a great way to create very natural affinity with the water.

New safety standards for ACT home swimming pools

Today, the ACT Government will make it mandatory for all home swimming pools to comply with modern safety standards.

Aussies top medal table but miss swim award at worlds

Swimming Australia's head coach Rohan Taylor says his team, not the United States, performed the best at the world championships in Japan.

Mollie O’Callaghan and Australia on cusp of swim history

Australia's swimmers are on the verge of creating history as their triumphant world championships in Japan comes to a close.

King Kyle Chalmers wins 100m freestyle world title

Australia's Kyle Chalmers has won the 100 metres freestyle at the world championships in Japan.

Mollie O’Callaghan breaks 200m freestyle world record as Australia go 1-2

Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has broken the longest-standing world record in women's swiming in winning the 200 metres freestyle at the world championships.

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