Eugenie Buckley will leave the organisation following a tumultuous period, behind the scenes, for Australia’s most popular Olympic sport.
Swimming Australia chief executive Eugenie Buckley tendered her resignation on Friday with immediate effect due to a long-running power struggle with state stakeholders.
However, Buckley faced pushback from state member organisations, including SA board members affiliated with states. State associations were frustrated by Buckley’s bullish style of leadership and her decision to cut their participation funding.
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