Famous Australian Swimmer Eamon Sullivan Announces Retirement

Swimming News | July 16, 2014

Australian sprinting star and former world record holder Eamon Sullivan is hanging up his suit. He recently surprised himself and most of Australia swimming by winning the 50 freestyle at Commonwealth Trials despite being plagued by shoulder injuries. Fast forward a few weeks and a few specialists later and Sullivan is retiring on their recommendation.

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