Coach Dean Boxall withdraws from Melbourne Swim GP

High-profile swimming coach Dean Boxall has withdrawn from the inaugural Swim GP event scheduled for November 13 in Melbourne. Boxall was originally set to lead Team Tsunami, a role intended to bolster domestic interest in the sport ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Games.

His departure follows reports that he is preparing to join a controversial overseas league that has reportedly owed athletes millions in unpaid prize money. The Swim GP event features a strong field of Olympians, including Kaylee McKeown, Lani Pallister, Mollie O’Callaghan, Sam Short, and Kyle Chalmers.