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Swimming Australia on Friday sacked a member of its Olympic teaching employees, saying he triggered severe reputational harm by supporting a rival South Korean athlete racing in opposition to his countrymen. Coach Michael Palfrey triggered a stir when he stated he hoped Kim Woo-min — who he coached at one level — would win the lads’s 400m freestyle as an alternative of two Australians. Head coach Rohan Taylor stated Palfrey’s actions had been “un-Australian”, however the group didn’t sack him on the time as a result of it could be too disruptive.
“Swimming Australia has terminated Michael Palfrey’s employment as a consequence of a breach of his employment settlement,” governing physique Swimming Australia stated Friday.
“Palfrey was discovered to have breached his employment contract by bringing himself into disrepute and inflicting severe harm to his and Swimming Australia’s status, and adversely affecting Swimming Australia’s pursuits.”
Palfrey labored with Australian swimmers Zac Incerti, Abbey Connor and Alex Perkins.
However he additionally mentored South Korea’s Kim whereas he was coaching in Brisbane forward of the Video games.
Palfrey was carrying Australian group colors when he was interviewed by South Korean journalists and requested about Kim.
“I actually hope he can win, however in the end I actually hope he swims effectively,” Palfrey stated.
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