Swimming Australia has terminated the contract of coach Michael Palfrey after he voiced support for a South Korean athlete at the Paris Olympics, the governing body confirmed in a statement to CNN.
Swimming Australia (SA) has sacked coach Michael Palfrey after he triggered a media storm at the Paris Olympics by saying he hoped a South Korean athlete would beat Australian rivals at the Games.
Don't miss out on the headlines from Swimming. Followed categories will be added to My News. Palfrey said he hoped South Korean athlete Kim Woo-Min would win the men’s 400m freestyle at the ...