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Magnusson to open up on drug claims

Australia's biggest fish James Magnusson will break his silence on claims he and members of the 4x100 swim team abused prescription drugs in the lead-up to the London Games.

Magnusson off to a flyer in Perth

James Magnussen has won the 100m freestyle for Australia at the Aquatic Super Series in Perth.

Australia's biggest fish James Magnusson will break his silence on claims he and members of the 4x100 swim team abused prescription drugs in the lead-up to the London Games.

Swimming Australia confirmed on Thursday that the six members of the men's relay team had come forward to discuss their involvement in a team bonding session in Manchester prior to arriving in the Olympic Village.

Magnusson hasn't spoken since a damning review was released earlier this week uncovering drug abuse and a "toxic" culture in the sport. But the swimming star will front a media conference in Sydney on Friday to address accusations he is a key figure in the report.

Fellow 4x100 members Eamon Sullivan, James Roberts, Tommaso D'Orsogna, Cameron McEvoy and Matthew Targett will also open up on their involvement.


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