8.1 C
Canberra
Monday, April 29, 2024

Latest news: Swimming

Aussie Emma McKeon on cusp of golden Games record

Australia's swim ace Emma McKeon is on the cusp of becoming the most successful athlete in Commonwealth Games history.

Aussies dominate day one in the pool at Commonwealth Games

Australian swimmers have grabbed five of the seven gold medals on offer in a dominant opening night in the pool at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Cate Campbell’s pain at swim transgender rule

Australian swim great Cate Campbell says her support for restricting transgender swimmers may anger an already marginalised community.

Wintersun Festival to heat up Merimbula this long weekend

Adventurers are being invited for a long weekend of hikes, swims, and good times at the Wintersun festival in Merimbula this Queen’s Birthday long weekend, 10-13 June. Attendees are encouraged to arrive in...

Unfounded story lines take toll, swim star Kyle Chalmers says

Swimmer Kyle Chalmers cites the toll from "made up story lines" for missing the announcement of Australia's swim team on Sunday night.

Ariarne Titmus breaks 400m freestyle world record

Ariarne Titmus has broken the women's 400 metres freestyle world record at the Australian championships.

Shayna Jack, Cody Simpson win Aussie swim team spot

Shayna Jack, after serving a two-year doping ban, has secured selection on the Australian swim team for this year's world titles and Commonwealth Games.

Tuggeranong masters of the pool win gold at nationals

Tuggeranong Vikings Masters Swimming Club are all smiles this month after freestyling their way to victory at the Masters National Championships.

Emma McKeon named World Swimmer of the Year

Emma McKeon has struck more gold, named Swimming World's female Swimmer of the Year after her historic medal haul at the Tokyo Olympics.

Ensure your pool is safe this summer

Canberrans with backyard pools should check if their pool fencing and barriers meet current standards, to avoid injuries and tragedies.

Dennis Lillee, Ian Thorpe elevated to legend status

Olympic hero Ian Thorpe and cricket great Dennis Lillee have been elevated to legend status in Sport Australia's Hall of Fame.

Sustainable dream homes: Jennifer’s swimming pond

In the heart of Macquarie lies the epitome of sustainable beauty in the form of a luxurious natural swimming pond surrounded by an abundance of native plants and wildlife. Local resident Jennifer Weselaar...

Shayna Jack cleared for return to swimming

Drug-tainted swimmer Shayna Jack is free to return to the pool after an appeal seeking to increase her doping ban was dismissed.

Groves takes aim at swimming boss Perkins

Maddie Groves has accused Swimming Australia's president Kieren Perkins of a shocking and irresponsible denial of cultural problems.

Aussie swimmers add silver, three bronze to medal tally

Australia added four medals to its swimming tally on Wednesday night with Tim Hodge winning silver and Blake Cochrane, Tiffany Thomas Kane and Thomas Gallagher all claiming bronze.

Canberra’s Ahmed Kelly adds to Aussie swim medal haul

Australia's swim team continue to make their mark on the Paralympics, adding three silver and a pair of bronze medals to their impressive tally.

Trending

canberra daily

SUBSCRIBE TO THE CANBERRA DAILY NEWSLETTER

Join our mailing lists to receieve the latest news straight into your inbox.

You have Successfully Subscribed!