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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Mostafa Rachwani

Swimming Australia report calls for skinfold test ban and female coach quota

Swimmer Madeline Groves has alleged she was abused from the age of 13, by someone who still works within the sport.
Swimmer Madeline Groves has alleged she was abused from the age of 13, by someone who still works within the sport. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters

An internal review into Swimming Australia’s treatment of girls and women has recommended the organisation drop skinfold tests and the term “physique”, and to adopt a quota for female coaches.

The report lists 46 recommendations, including urging SA to issue a statement acknowledging “the practice of assessing body composition is harmful to swimmers” and to rethink its approach to coaching.

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