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Swimming in Australia

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CountryAustralia
Governing bodySwimming Australia
National team(s)Australia
Nickname(s)Dolphins
National competitions
International competitions
Audience records
Single match17,595, 16 September 2000, Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre[1]

Swimming in Australia refers to the sport of Swimming played in Australia. The sport has a high level of participation in the country both recreational and professional.

History

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Frederick Lane was the first Australian olympic swimmer.[2]

Governing Body

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Swimming Australia is the national sporting body.

Tournaments

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Australian Swim Team known as The Dolphins participates in major competitions:

References

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  1. ^ "Australian Sport Attendance Records | Austadiums".
  2. ^ "Australia and Olympic Swimming". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 16 October 2013.