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Commentary by Kevin Gill, Swimming World College Intern.<\/em><\/p>\n

Over the course of history in the sport of swimming two nations have proved themselves as the most dominant in the world. Aside from the United States, the Australian national team has consistently been able to collect more medals at major international meets than any other country.<\/p>\n

The culture of swimming in the country of Australia is unlike that of most nations. It is one of the most popular and most participated in sports among Australian athletes.<\/p>\n

This popularity is evident in the success of the Dolphins Swim team over the years. Some of the most decorated swimmers in the sport’s history have worn the famous gold and green caps. Ian Thorpe<\/strong>, Grant Hackett<\/strong>, Libby Trickett<\/strong>, Kieren Perkins<\/strong>, and Susie O’Neill<\/strong> are just some of the legends that have been created from this fantastic swimming nation.<\/p>\n

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With all of the success of the many legends of the Dolphins Swim Team, it is interesting to see how the rich history of swimming in this country affects the recent performances of the gold and green.<\/p>\n

At the 2012 Olympic Games in London the Australians looked poised to collected many medals, including multiple gold. At their Olympic Trials\u00a0Stephanie Rice<\/strong>\u00a0was back in form, the dynamic Campbell sister duo punched their tickets, and James Magnussen<\/strong> posted the fastest 100m freestyle in a textile suit (which was later broken by countryman Cameron McEvoy<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

With these swimmers along with veterans Emily<\/strong> Seebohm<\/strong> and Lesile Jones<\/strong>, the Australians looked to be a force to be reckoned with. Led by Alicia Coutts<\/strong>, the Aussies took home from London the second most medals of any country, but only one was gold.<\/p>\n

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Photo Courtesy: Joao Marc Bosch<\/p><\/div>\n

The mens’ 400 freestyle relay was left off the podium in a final many expected them to win. In addition to this upset, Magnussen, the 2011 world champion in the 100 free, was upset by the USA’s Nathan Adrian<\/strong>. With several disappointing swims, Australia knew they were capable of much more. They hired Jacco Verhaeren <\/strong><\/a>as the new national team coach in 2013 in hopes to return to their historic success.<\/p>\n

After a very successful showing on their home soil at the 2014 Pan Pacific Championships<\/a>, the Australian national team had high expectations for the 2015 FINA World Championships held in Kazan.<\/p>\n

With a triumph in championship record fashion in the women’s 400 freestyle relay on day one, the Dolphins only got better.<\/p>\n

Seebohm, Mitch Larkin<\/strong>, and Bronte Campbell<\/strong> all claimed two individual gold medals. The Aussies nearly equaled the typically dominant Americans in gold medals. With one of their best performances in the team’s history, the Australians carried more momentum than any other nation leading into 2016.<\/p>\n

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Photo Courtesy: Maria Dobysheva<\/p><\/div>\n

The 2016 Olympic Trials for Australia<\/a> seemed to be a continuation of the momentum that the team created the summer before. Seebohm and Larkin dominated the backstrokes, Mack Horton<\/strong> proved to be a gold medal contender in the distance events, and McEvoy broke Magnussen’s national record in the 100m free. The stage was set. The Australians would be poised to challenge for the most dominant swimming nation at the 2016 Olympic Games<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After day one of the Games in Rio, Australia had claimed two of the possible four gold medals. One of these medals, the women’s 400 freestyle relay, was done in world record time. The green and gold were off to a hot start with many of events they were favored in yet to come.<\/p>\n

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Photo Courtesy: Delly Carr \/ Swimming Australia Ltd.<\/p><\/div>\n

Over the next week, the Dolphins collected a total of ten medals, three of them being gold. Although this was a step up from the London Games, there was still some disappointment from the Aussies.<\/p>\n

Out of the seven events they had won at Worlds in 2015, Australians only claimed the top spot on the podium in one of them. Additionally, then world record holder Cate Campbell<\/strong> was upset in 100m free.<\/p>\n

In the wake of minor disappointment, the future of Australian swimming showed great promise at the Games. Youngster Kyle Chalmers<\/strong> topped an impressive field in the 100m free to win one of three gold medals for Australia and Emma McKeon<\/strong> captured her first individual Olympic medal by getting third in a loaded 200m free final.<\/p>\n

Now one year post Rio, we look at the what could have been done better for team Australia.<\/p>\n

The trials meets for Australia are typically held around April. This meet is typically very fast for the stars of Australian Swimming. It has been recently announced that US National Team director Frank Busch<\/strong> will be meeting with the leaders of the Australian National Team to discuss the double taper. <\/a>Moving the trials meet closer to the Olympics could improve the team’s overall performance.<\/p>\n

Team expectations and added pressure may also be a problem for the Australians. At the 2012 Games, Seebohm entered the 100m backstroke final as the clear favorite for gold and she came up just short. Cate Campbell had a similar experience in Rio.<\/p>\n

But with disappointments comes a great opportunity for redemption. In the spirit of Australian swimming, these swimmers have and will come back stronger and better than ever.<\/p>\n

At this summer’s\u00a0FINA World Championships, Seebohm found herself on the top podium again in the 200m backstroke. The race clearly meant so much for not only herself but her entire country.<\/p>\n

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Photo Courtesy: SIPA USA<\/p><\/div>\n

There is little doubt that Australian superstars like Cate and Bronte Campbell, Larkin, and McEvoy will soon return to their best swimming in order to represent their nation well.<\/p>\n

The 2017 FINA World Championships may have seen Australia only claim one gold medal but this country with a historic dominance showed great signs of what is to come. The future looks bright for the Dolphins with young swimmers like Kaylee McKeown<\/strong> and Jack Cartwright<\/strong> as well as the experienced veterans.<\/p>\n

All commentaries are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Swimming World Magazine nor its staff.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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