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PM Dives To Defence Of Australian Swimmers

Apr 11, 2001

The Prime Minister, John Howard, says he is confident Australian swimmers are drug free.

Mr Howard has pledged his support at a Liberal party fundraiser in Perth today.

He says he has written to champion swimmer Michael Klim in the wake of allegations of drug use involving swim coach Gennadi Touretski.

"I believe at a time like this, they're a great crowd of young men and women and they deserve and need and should get the support of the Prime Minister," Mr Howard
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