Aussie Swimmers to Share in Revenue Under New Deal

Kaylee McKeown (right) in tears hugs Minna Atherton after breaking the the world record in her Women's 100 Metre Backstroke final during the Australian National Olympic Swimming Trials at SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre in Adelaide, Australia, on June 13, 2021. Mark Brake/Getty Images

Australia’s top swimmers will earn a share of the sport’s commercial revenue for the first time after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Swimming Australia.

The Australian Swimmers’ Association has struck a deal with the sport’s governing body to ensure athletes earn a share of commercial revenue from sponsorship, broadcast rights and licensing.