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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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Pallister continues coaching career with move eyeing Tokyo, Birmingham and beyond
December 16, 2020The Commonwealth Games gold medallist is continuing her coaching career with a move from the Sunshine Coast to the Griffith University swimming program.
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Greater Together: Mates for more than 60 years through love of sport
November 30, 2020In the third instalment of our Greater Together series lifelong friends and teammates Tony Strahan and Peter Doak reflect on representing Australia at the Perth 1962 Games.
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Vale Don Talbot AO OBE
November 4, 2020Commonwealth Games Australia joins the international swimming and broader Australian sporting community in mourning the passing of legendary swimming coach Don Talbot AO OBE, at the age of 87.
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Alicia Coutts the golden girl of the pool in Delhi
October 8, 2020The swimming star finished the meet with a perfect five gold medals from five events.