While the beach and swimming culture might feel like an intrinsic part of “Australianness”, this hasn’t always been the case.

On December 17, 1967, Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt went for a swim at Cheviot Beach in Victoria. He walked into the rough surf and disappeared. His body was never found. Holt was 59 and an ...

Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe, the "Thorpedo," amassed a $6 million net worth through his five Olympic golds and ...

Olympian Ariarne Titmus may have retired, but she’s still as passionate as ever about the need for everyone to learn the ...

“The U.S. have this infernal cow bell they ring. As someone leaves to go to the competition pool, they ring out, ‘USA, USA.’ I have never wanted to punch someone more and steal the cowbell. I really ...

Kyle Lee added a second title at the Australian Open Water Championships when he led North Coast to a team title.

Swimming Australia has terminated the contract of coach Michael Palfrey after he voiced support for a South Korean athlete at the Paris Olympics, the governing body confirmed in a statement to CNN.

PARIS, July 31 (Reuters) - Australia's Lani Pallister has been cleared to compete in the women's 4x200 metres freestyle relay at the Paris Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19, the team's head ...

Can Sam Short Successfully Transition From The Pool To The Ocean At The Australian Open Water Championships ?  Australian ...

SYDNEY (AP) — Swimming Australia has fired coach Michael Palfrey over comments made at the Paris Olympics where he said he hoped a South Korean athlete would beat Australian swimmers. Palfrey told ...