Isaac Cooper resigns from leadership after skipping event for drinks
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Australian swimmer Isaac Cooper has resigned from the leadership group of his national swimming team after he chose to attend a drinking session instead of supporting his teammates during the final night of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. At 22, Cooper was seen drinking while his fellow competitors participated, leading to his absence from both the competition and the team's concluding meeting. The situation highlights a conflict with team expectations regarding conduct and support. The Australian swimming body has not announced further repercussions at this time.
- •Isaac Cooper misses Commonwealth Games final night for drinking.
- •His absence conflicts with team expectations.
- •Cooper resigns from Australian swimming's leadership group.
- •Reports noted he was drinking while teammates competed.
- •No further action announced by Australian swimming.
- 12:54 AMThe Guardian Sport — Australian swimmer Isaac Cooper leaves leadership role after drinking session
"Cooper misses final night of Commonwealth Games meet Relay gold medallist’s absence ‘in conflict with team expectations’ Gold medal-winning swimmer Isaac Cooper has stepped down from Australian swimming’s leadership group after preferring a drinking session to supporting his teammates at the pool at the Commonwealth Games. The 22-year-old missed the final night of competition in Glasgow as well as the team’s wrap-up meeting. He was seen drinking in Glasgow while teammates were competing, according to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald. Continue reading...
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