Weston said the local swimming community would back Radford and an appeal - if it was to go ahead - especially as Radford had always supported Swim Rotorua. "Like Swim Rotorua, we would expect you to be proud of, and celebrate, Kane's achievements and to support him to perform in the Olympic environment. Related Content Radford camp 'considering' appeal Radford's Rio hopes dashed Radford waits on Rio nominationHe has sent a letter on behalf of the club to Swimming New Zealand chairman Bruce Cotterill. Support is growing for Rotorua swimmer Kane Radford as he considers whether to lodge an official appeal against Swimming New Zealand's decision not to send him to the Rio Olympics. Initial contact was made by Auckland barrister John Munro, who is representing Radford, to Swimming New Zealand yesterday.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 20, 2016 02:48 UTC