Emma McKeon & Joshua Palmer Sanctioned by AOC After Night Out On Tiles In Rio

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The following is a  statement from Australian Swimming

Swimming Australia said today it supports the decision by the Australian Olympic Committee to sanction two swimmers; Joshua Palmer and Emma McKeon.

Swimming Australia CEO, Mark Anderson stated that “our athletes safety, health and well-being is of paramount importance and the sanctions applied reinforces this position for the two involved athletes and the team.”

“Over the course of the Olympic Games the Australian swim team has represented Australia and the team well and have been very mindful of their responsibilities as Australian Olympic Team members,” Anderson said.

“The values of the Olympic Team and the Australian Swim team are our foundation. We hold each other accountable for these values. These are two isolated incidents that do not reflect on the whole team.”

Following a night out …

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