Jul 10, 2026 – 4.09pmSwimming Australia wants to put its top sporting talent on paid contracts within three years as it develops a team for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and fights off lucrative enticements offered to swimmers from rival sports and events.The Enhanced Games in May were widely derided as an athletic flop, as well as a danger to the long-term health of participants, but the event showed juiced-up competitors could rake in big dollars, while clean athletes struggled for financial support.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Swimming Australia’s bold plan to put athletes on contract
The Enhanced Games was derided as an athletic flop, but it showed juiced-up competitors could rake in big dollars, while clean athletes struggled for support.
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