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Australian swimmer Isaac Cooper leaves leadership role after drinking session

Isaac Cooper in the pool
Isaac Cooper has stepped down from his leadership position with Australian swimming after a drinking session towards the end of the Commonwealth Games. Photograph: Dean Lewins/EPA

Gold medal-winning swimmer Isaac Cooper has stepped down from Australian swimming’s leadership group after missing the final night of competition at the Commonwealth Games, having instead participated in a drinking session.

The 22-year-old was absent as the swim meet concluded at Tollcross International Swimming Centre, and a subsequent team wrap-up meeting. He was seen drinking in Glasgow while teammates were competing, according to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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