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It has been obligatory to hold Race Swimming at every Commonwealth Games. Over the years the Swimming program has changed considerably, with new events added at each Games.
In 2002 Para-Sport events were included in the Games and 2014 & 2018 saw six Para-Sport swimming events in the program.
The governing body for Swimming in Australia is Swimming Australia.
Latest Swimming News
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Alumni ready to accelerate towards next career phase
March 27, 2024Eight Commonwealth Games alumni are among some of the nation’s most successful female Olympians, Paralympians, and World Champions, announced as part of 2024 AIS Accelerate, a program designed to retain the experience and knowledge of retired female athletes in sport.
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Kickstarting greatness: How the Melbourne 2006 Games Turned Aussie Young Guns into Superstars
March 26, 2024For some, the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games was symbolised by certain moments. Some of Australia’s greatest Commonwealth Games athletes began their journey at the 2006 Games. Let’s take a look back at the early days of a few of them.
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Australian diving and swimming stars shine in Doha
February 21, 2024Australia’s aquatic stars have put on a show in Doha, with the 2024 World Aquatic Championships coming to a close on Monday.
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Trinbago success demonstrates value of Commonwealth Games
February 8, 2024The critical importance of the Commonwealth Youth Games in the development pathway of young athletes has been confirmed on the back of the success of Trinbago 2023.