Swimming In Australia
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 Frederick Lane was the first Australian olympic swimmer. Governing Body Swimming Australia is the national sporting body. Tournaments Australian Swim Team known as The Dolphins participates in major competitions: * Summer Olympic Games * FINA Long Course World Championships * FINA Short Course World Championships * Commonwealth Games * Pan Pacific Swimming Championships The Pan Pacific Swimming Championships is a long course swimming event first held in 1985.
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Swimming Australia
Swimming Australia is the peak governing body for competitive swimming in Australia. The body has approximately 100,000 registered members nationally in 1100 clubs across the country, which includes swimmers, coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers. The body oversees the management and development of the sport from the national team at the elite level, the conduct of national and international events, through to grass roots participation. The organisation's vision is to become Australia's leading sport through increased participation, continual outstanding performance and commercial excellence. In 1985, the organisation had approximately 90,000 registered members. History Competitive national swimming championships were first held in 1894. Australia had swimmers at most major international swimming events since the 1896 Summer Olympics. This interest led to the creation of the Amateur Swimming Union of Australia, the precursor to Swimming Australia, which was found ...
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