Swimming in Australia

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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.

Frederick Lane was the first male Australian Olympic swimmer.^[2]He competed at the 1900 Paris Olympics, and won two gold medals in the 200m freestyle and 200m obstacle race. He was also the first person to swim 100 yards under 1 minute in 1902.

Swimming Australia is the national sporting body.

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

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