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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.
GC2018 Swimming team
Latest Swimming News
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Medal collector Matt Cowdrey to join Para-sport greats in Sport Australia Hall of Fame
September 16, 2019Three Games, three gold… and a silver, plus two stints as Team General Manager at two Commonwealth Youth Games. Matt Cowdrey OAM made his mark on the Commonwealth Games.
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Stephanie Rice swims into
Sport Australia Hall of FameSeptember 9, 2019Two gold medals at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games was just the start for swimmer Stephanie Rice.
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CGA funding supporting our best emerging talent
July 31, 2019Commonwealth Games Australia’s funding programs continue to support Australia’s best young and developing athletes as they compete across the world.
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Cate Campbell named Women’s Health Sportswoman of the Year
October 18, 2018To cap off a stellar year in the pool, Cate Campbell has been named Women’s Health Sportswoman of the Year for 2018.