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Olympic medallist Alicia Coutts dissatisfied with Swimming Australia's approach to addressing disordered eating

Alicia Coutts wants Swimming Australia to make a greater effort to eliminating the issue of body image and shaming. (Getty Images: Quinn Rooney)

Five-time Olympic medallist Alicia Coutts says she doubts Swimming Australia's (SA) new guidelines on disordered eating will be effective unless the organisation is fully committed to their implementation.

Coutts has previously spoken publicly about body image and shaming within the Australian swimming community and its impact on the mental health of athletes.

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