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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Jack Snape in Paris and Kieran Pender in Marseille

‘Un-Australian’: Australia swimming coach in hot water for backing Korean rival

The Australian swimming coach whose behaviour on the eve of the Olympic Games was described as “un-Australian” will remain with the team in Paris, chef de mission Anna Meares has confirmed.

Michael Palfrey came under fire for his public support for a South Korean athlete ahead of two of his own team but head coach Rohan Taylor, who had initially expressed concern over the comments, recommended Palfrey continues to be a part of the Dolphins team.

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