Australian swimmer Isaac Cooper leaves leadership role after drinking session

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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. “Isaac did not attend the final night of the swimming competition or final team meeting in Glasgow which is in conflict with team expectations,” a statement from Swimming Australia said. “Isaac has since voluntarily stood down from the team’s athlete leadership group.” The sanction ends…

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