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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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Vale Rex Aubrey
April 26, 2021Commonwealth Games Australia mourns the passing of Vancouver 1954 gold medal-winning swimmer last week aged 86.
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Vale Harry Gallagher OAM
January 21, 2021The champion swimming coach’s pupils won 12 gold, six silver, and three bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games.
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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.