Has drinking ended Olympic dream for swimmer?

Just last week Nick D’Arcy was on top of the world having achieved his dream of being selected in the Australian Olympic swimming team for Beijing. Now in news that has come out today this dream could turn into a nightmare.

This comes as stories of an alleged bar brawl between Nick D’Arcy and another swimmer are making news.

In a statement on the Swimming Australia website they say they are aware of an incident involving Queensland swimmer Nick D’Arcy early on Sunday morning and the matter is now subject of a NSW Police investigation.

The statement says that no other member of the Australian swim team was involved. A report on the ABC website says it is alleged that Commonwealth Games medallist Simon Cowley was hit by D’Arcy. The report mentions that Cowley is suffering a suspected broken nose.

I don’t know if excessive alcohol is to blame for this incident,  but if it is it will be a lesson to other athletes and the general population. It is good to enjoy a drink or two to celebrate but you need to know when to stop.

D’Arcy’s future is now uncertain. After the Police complete their investigation the picture should be clearer.

There is the possibility that D’Arcy could be dropped from the Australian swim team. This will be up to the Australian Olympic Committee who has the power to drop the 20 year old if they find the swimmer has brought the team into disrepute.

I must point out that I am assuming alcohol was involved, however that has not been confirmed. 

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