“serious error of judgement”<\/a>.<\/p>\nSpeaking to South Korean media, Australian Palfrey, who in addition to being one of the coaches on the Australian team also works with Kim, said: “I really hope he can win, but ultimately I really hope he swims well.”<\/p>\n
Following a conversation with Australia head coach Rohan Taylor, who deemed Palfrey’s actions “extremely disappointing”, the decision to keep him on board was to avoid threatening athlete welfare.<\/p>\n
“We took the time to consider the two options – for Mick Palfrey to stay, and for him to be sent home,” Taylor said in a statement.<\/p>\n
“After extended conversations with athletes, the athlete leadership group, and coaching staff we have made the decision for Michael to stay.<\/p>\n
“It is not one we have taken lightly and I stress this is an ongoing discussion for when we return home.”<\/p>\n
Palfrey does not work with Australia duo Sam Short and Elijah Winnington, who are contenders alongside current world champion Kim, for the 400m freestyle gold medal.<\/p>\n
He coaches three Australian swimmers on the Olympic team, but has also been working with other South Korean swimmers who, like Kim, have trained in Australia.<\/p>\n
In April, Swimming Australia told Olympic team coaches not to start new arrangements with foreign swimmers, with it not uncommon for coaches to work with swimmers from different nations on a freelance basis.<\/p>\n
Australian Team chef de mission Anna Meares said Palfrey’s comments were a “surprise and a shock” but supports the decision, saying the final outcome was based on “high-performance and wellbeing”.<\/p>\n
The men’s 400m freestyle event will take place on Saturday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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