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Swimming is the sports for all in Australia. It is enjoyed by people of all age. The country surrounded by a 35,000 kilometers coastline encourages its every citizen to start the sport right from their childhood. The Australians start off from the age of one. The Australian children firstly learn the water safety techniques and the buoyancy and gradually develop themselves as champion swimmers. They develop the master strokes, the techniques and the nuances of being the future champions of the world. The swimming in the country is not confined to a single province or state but the fever has gripped the whole of the country right from the advent of the 20th century. The popularity of swimming is clearly visible with the infrastructure it provides to the swimmers. Swimming in Sydney has gained loads of popularity that has made it the most popular sport of the country. For the Australians swimming is a form of fun and enjoyment. They simply enjoy their swimming as a form of recreation. The summers in Sydney are filled with the tourists as thousands flock into the city to enjoy the carnival called ‘swimming’. The city’s coastline are filled with tourists along with the backyard, public pools, lakes and dams in inland and rural areas. Swimming is among the eight sports recognized by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). The local administration takes utmost care for the all round promotion of the sports. Australia has been a world champion in swimming and the swimmers have brought many International laurels for the nation. Personalities like Ian Thorpe, Murray Rose, and Dawn Fraser are worshipped as Gods in the country. The city of Sydney is the coveted place for the swimmers in the country the city boasts of the best of the pools in the country. some of the pools includes - Aquatic Leisure Facility Development Strategy
- Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
- Cook + Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre
- Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Ultimo
- Prince Alfred Park Pool
- Victoria Park Pool It is also the home to the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, the best aquatic centre one can get in the world. The arena has seen many world records smashed and made as the official venue for swimming during the 2000 summer Olympics. The centre has also played host to many international meets to the weekly swimming classes. With a capacity of 17,500 this mega venue was a big hot in the Olympics. The legacy of swimming is very rich in Sydney and the infrastructure and the facilities truly complements it. No wonder the city has been a breeding ground for the Champions!
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