Australia's former sprint record holder Sullivan retires


  • Swimming
  • Wednesday, 16 Jul 2014

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Former 100 metres freestyle world record holder Eamon Sullivan has retired from the pool following medical advice not to swim on to the 2016 Rio Olympics, Swimming Australia said on Wednesday.

The 28-year-old, who also held the 50m freestyle world record, pulled out of the Commonwealth Games with a shoulder injury last month.

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