Swimming in Australia
Swimming in Australia is the sport of swimming practiced in the country. It has many participants, from casual swimmers to professional athletes.
The national governing body is Swimming Australia. The Australian national team is nicknamed the Dolphins.
Major competitions include the Australian Swimming Championships. International events include the Oceania Swimming Championships, the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, and the World Aquatics Championships.
An attendance record for a swimming event in Australia was 17,595 spectators on 16 September 2000 at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
Frederick Lane was the first Australian swimmer to compete in the Olympic Games.
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 00:08 (CET).