Teen Australian swimmer sent home in DISGRACE from Commonwealth Games for inappropriate use of drugs
Teen Isaac Cooper Sent Home A Week From The Games
Swimming Australia confirmed in a statement that it was a disciplinary offence
That included his “medication use,” the organization said
The Commonwealth Games start on July 28
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Just a week before the start of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, teenage sensation Isaac Cooper has been sent home for a disciplinary offense including his ‘medication use’ according to Swimming Australia.
The 18-year-old had some great National Championships earlier this year, including gold in the 50 and 100 meter backstroke.
Cooper would make his Games debut in four events: the two aforementioned backstroke races, 50-meter butterfly and 50-meter freestyle.
Isaac Cooper after finishing third in the semifinals of the 50m backstroke at the 2022 World Championships in Bupadest, Hungary
Swimming Australia (SA) announced on Wednesday that Cooper had been sent home from the Dolphins’ training camp in France.
“Cooper has been sent home from dolphin training camp after a number of health problems, including the use of drugs,” Swimming Australia said in a statement.
“He has acknowledged his mistakes and accepted the consequences, and Swimming Australia will continue to support him in addressing these challenges.”
Isaac Cooper competes in a medley relay at the 2022 World Championships
Swimming in Australia, which was embroiled in controversy after an infamous Stilnox incident at the 2012 London Olympics, made it perfectly clear that the bar was set high when it came to representing Australia.
“The well-being of our athletes remains our absolute priority,” the statement continued.
“Swimming Australia is vigilant in informing athletes of their obligations under the National Integrity Framework and will continue to provide all necessary support to ensure they adhere to the highest standards and conduct when representing Australia.”
The Commonwealth Games start on July 28 and the swimming events will last until August 8.
More to come…