SYDNEY (Reuters) - Slack management allowed a "culturally toxic" environment to develop in Australia's swimming team at the London Olympics with abuse of alcohol and prescription drugs as well as flouting of curfews and bullying going unchecked, a review said on Tuesday.
Australia's worst Olympic performance in swimming for 20 years came amid reports of schoolboy pranks, over-inflated egos, a lack of team unity and unrealistic expectations, prompting the wide-ranging independent review by a heavyweight panel.
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