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James Roberts

Follow the Australian Olympic Swim Team on Twitter and Instagram

Follow the Australian swim team on their social media accounts during their Olympic adventures.

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Aussie Cameron McEvoy Drops 200 Free In Rio

The fastest 100m freestyler ever in a textile suit, Cameron McEvoy, has decided to drop the men’s 200m freestyle from his Rio repertoire.

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Abood, Magnussen, Roberts Added to 2016 Australian Olympic Roster

James Magnussen won’t get the opportunity to defending his Olympic silver medal in the 100 free this August, but he will get the chance to help Australia revive its 400 free relay in Rio.

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Australia Ensures Olympic Bid in 400 Free Relay With Time Trial Swim

Cam McEvoy (above, right) anchored the Australians to a 400 free relay time that should lock-up their qualification to Rio.

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Groves and McEvoy Add Second Individual Event to Their Schedule in Rio

Six athletes were added to the Olympic team on day five of the Australian Championships…

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McEvoy Takes Charge Of 100 Free Heats On Day 1 of NSW Open C’ships

Cameron McEvoy was the only sub-49 swimmer in morning heats of the men’s 100 freestyle at NSW Championships.

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Cam McEvoy Swims 48.5 Free in Long Course in Brisbane

Cameron McEvoy moved to #1 in the Australian National Rankings over the weekend in a the 100 free, racing at…

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Australian Olympic Committee To Enforce Stilnox Ban Prior to Rio

The Australian Olympic Committee has altered its restrictions on ‘hypnotic’ medications for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, in light of the fallout from the post-London organizational review.

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Russia’s Evgeny Sedov Clears Pair of Junior World Records in Russia

Russian Evgeny Sedov has gone faster than the recognized Junior World Records in two races, though it will be a waiting game to see if they’re recognized.

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Swimming Australia Puts Stilnox To Sleep

Swimming Australia put a blanket ban on the prescription drug Stilnox…

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Roberts and Sullivan Entered In Commonwealth Trials; Full Start List Published

With the start list for the Australian National Championships now published it was a surprise to many to see that James Roberts and Eamon Sullivan were included amongst the entrants…

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Magnussen Is Ready To Race

Australian swimming star James Magnussen appears to be preparing to take on competitors from China, Japan, South Africa and Brazil by racing himself into to shape…

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AOC Hands Down ‘Final Warning,’ But Otherwise No Further Punishment Against Australian Swimmers

The Australian Olympic Committee has issued a final warning under threat of Olympic suspension, but no further sanctions against the 6 members of the Olympic 400 free relay. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Who’s on Twitter on the Australian World Championship Team?

This hotel, as Tweeted by Ash Delaney this morning, will be home base for the Australians in Barcelona.

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Cate Campbell Now Sitting on World’s Top-Five 100 Meter Times in 2013

The sprinters remained on center-stage as the Australians wrapped a big time trial event in Brisbane on Saturday afternoon. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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