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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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Kurt Fearnley Scholarship recipients make their mark at Tokyo Paralympics
September 8, 2021As the dust settles on a memorable few weeks in Tokyo, we take a look back at the incredible performances of the five Kurt Fearnley Scholarship recipients who represented Australia at the Paralympics.
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Commonwealth Games Australia Alumni shine at the Tokyo Paralympics
August 30, 2021Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Madison de Rozario headlines the nine Commonwealth Games Australia alumni members who won medals at the Tokyo Paralympics over the weekend.
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Isis Holt’s silver sprint highlights a sparkling day for Australia in Tokyo
August 28, 2021Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Isis Holt produced a blistering run in the women’s T35 100m final last night to win silver to kickstart a medal rush for Australia at the Tokyo Paralympics.
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Lucky Patterson’s legend continues to grow
August 26, 2021In what was a golden night in the pool for the Australian Paralympic Team, the night saw the two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist overcome a difficult lead-in to the Paralympics to capture a historic gold medal.