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New world record fails to distract from toxic culture in swimming

Kaylee McKeown reacts after setting a new World Record
Source: AAP

A world record at the Australian swimming trials just ahead of the Olympic Games hasn't been enough to drown out reports of a toxic culture in Australian swimming.


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By Danielle Robertson

Source: SBS



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A world record at the Australian swimming trials just ahead of the Olympic Games hasn't been enough to drown out reports of a toxic culture in Australian swimming.


Queenslander Kaylee McKeown [[ m'k-KEW-un]] has set a world record in the women's 100 metre backstroke with a time of 57:45.  It's an achievement that Australia should be celebrating.  Instead her triumph has been overshadowed by a shocking report that has exposed a toxic culture in the sport.


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