Australian swimmer Isaac Cooper leaves leadership role after drinking session

• Cooper misses final night of Commonwealth Games meet

• Relay gold medallist’s absence ‘in conflict with team expectations’

Gold medal-winning swimmer Isaac Cooper has stepped down from Australian swimming’s leadership group after missing the final night of competition at the Commonwealth Games, having instead participated in a drinking session.

The 22-year-old was absent as the swim meet concluded at Tollcross International Swimming Centre, and a subsequent team wrap-up meeting. He was seen drinking in Glasgow while teammates were competing, according to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald.