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.
Country | Australia |
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Governing body | Swimming Australia |
National team(s) | Australia |
Nickname(s) | Dolphins |
National competitions | |
International competitions | |
Audience records | |
Single match | 17,595, 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:
- Summer Olympic Games
- FINA Long Course World Championships
- FINA Short Course World Championships
- Commonwealth Games
- Pan Pacific Swimming Championships
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References
- http://www.austadiums.com/sport/crowd_records.php
- "Australia and Olympic Swimming". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
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