Swimming in Australia

Swimming in Australia refers to the sport of Swimming played in Australia. The sport has a high level of participation in the country both recreational and professional.

CountryAustralia
Governing bodySwimming Australia
National team(s)Australia
Nickname(s)Dolphins
National competitions
International competitions
Audience records
Single match17,595, 16 September 2000, Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre[1]

History

Frederick Lane was the first Australian olympic swimmer.[2]

Governing Body

Swimming Australia is the national sporting body.

Tournaments

Australian Swim Team known as The Dolphins participates in major competitions:

References

  1. http://www.austadiums.com/sport/crowd_records.php
  2. "Australia and Olympic Swimming". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 16 October 2013.


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