Category: Organization
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Warning signs were there when Thorpe returned
Read The Sydney Morning Herald To some, signs of the turmoil in Australian swimming could be seen in the lead-up to last year’s national titles. Swimming Australia was attempting to reinvigorate a sport that had lost relevance – it turned to Ian Thorpe. The powers that be thought Thorpe, and a group of former champions,…
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Aussie relay admits taking Stilnox in London 2012 camp
Read The Australian The six members of Australia’s ill-fated men’s 4x100m Olympic freestyle relay team are likely to face financial penalties from the Australian Olympic Committee. It comes after they admitted deliberately breached the Australian Olympic team rules by taking the banned prescription drug Stilnox as part of a “bonding†night at their pre-Olympic camp…
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Ex-swim coach Rick Curl pleads guilty to sex abuse
Read The Washington Post Local former swim coach Rick Curl, whose namesake club became internationally renowned for its elite competitors, pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of child sexual abuse involving one of his former swimmers, Kelley Currin, in the 1980s. Sentencing is set for May 23. Curl, 63, faces a maximum of 15 years in…
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Sunrise : Australian Swimming in turmoil
Six swimmers accused of inappropriate behaviour and abuse of prescription drugs are due to hold a press conference today. Derryn Hinch and Howard Sattler discuss the possible fallout. Via the17thman And The Sunrise team discuss the swimmers who are accused of misdemeanors, and Richard Branson’s search for an Australian Virgin.
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Insider Media Management Testimonial from Dara Torres
“The greatest woman swimmer in American history describes her experience of working with Insider Media Management. We are sooo honored to receive this praise from such a wonderful person and professional She was great to work with!”
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The Harlem Shake (Italian Style)
“This is the president’s swimming team from Italy!! Let’s do harlem shake!”
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Aussie swimmers face sanction over drugs
Swimmers who used prescription drugs at the London Olympics face sanctions from the AOC.
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2013 Mooloolaba Mile Ocean Swim
The Mooloolaba Mile is the latest addition to the Milk & Co Queensland Ocean Swim Series.
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Emily Seebohm Interview — Swim Kids Operation 10,000
Olympian Emily Seebohm chats about her experience at Palm Beach Aquatic Centre as part of the 2013 Swim Kids Operation 10,000 events.