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People always associate former Australian champions such as Ian Thorpe, Kieran Perkins, Susie O’Neil or Dawn Fraser with the great sport of swimming. For…
People always associate former Australian champions such as Ian Thorpe, Kieran Perkins, Susie O’Neil or Dawn Fraser with the great sport of swimming. For…
The choice of Michael Bohl (women's team) and Rohan Taylor (men's team) to replace Leigh Nugent as head coaches of the Australian swim team…
Australian swimming's doing just fine thanks, despite last week's media-managed mea culpa by late night door-knockers and pill-poppers. Just fine, that is, for a…
When the euphoria that bombing Stilnox and Red Bull outweighs the euphoria of winning gold medals, it's plain to the casual observer that deep-seeded…
Like misbehaving schoolchildren paraded as pariahs, swimming's `Stilnox Six' faced the music for 25 minutes on Friday. Contradictions swirled aplenty before, during, and after…
The 100m freestyle world record could be under threat when James Magnussen leads a hot field into Monday night's final at Olympic swimming trials…
Ian Thorpe has the answers to all questions - except the big one. "I am not sure how fast I can go," Australia's most…
Don't expect a win any time soon - that was the sobering message from Ian Thorpe after his underwhelming return to the pool continued…
Diminutive Australian Belinda Hocking announced her arrival on the world stage with two medals on the penultimate night at of the world championships in…
On the eve of Swimming Australia's much awaited Olympic performance review, CEO Kevin Neil resigned last week. It is not for me to canvass…
On the eve of Swimming Australia's much awaited Olympic performance review, CEO Kevin Neil resigned last week. It is not for me to canvass…
On the eve of Swimming Australia's much awaited Olympic performance review, CEO Kevin Neil resigned last week. It is not for me to canvass…
[caption id="attachment_47616" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Australia's James Magnussen looks at the scoreboard after winning the men\'s 100m Freestyle final. AP Photo/Michael Sohn"][/caption] "Where the hell…
[caption id="attachment_47616" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Australia's James Magnussen looks at the scoreboard after winning the men\'s 100m Freestyle final. AP Photo/Michael Sohn"][/caption] "Where the hell…
[caption id="attachment_47616" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Australia's James Magnussen looks at the scoreboard after winning the men\'s 100m Freestyle final. AP Photo/Michael Sohn"][/caption] "Where the hell…
Australia's sprinters ended a decade-long drought in the 4x100m freestyle relay in stunning fashion, upsetting France and the US to claim gold on the…
Geoff Huegill believes Ian Thorpe could extend his comeback to swimming beyond next year's London Olympics. Thorpe, who is set to return to competitive…
[caption id="attachment_7286" caption="Australian butterfly champion Nick D’Arcy swims. AAP Image/Dave Hunt"][/caption] After three years as the bad boy of Australian swimming, Nick D’Arcy’s public…
Ian Thorpe and Co have been put on notice: swimming holds the key to Australia winning next year's Olympic "Battle of London" against Britain.…
The challenge ahead of Ian Thorpe, Michael Klim and Libby Trickett to make the Olympic swim team just got a whole lot tougher, according…
Stephanie Rice declared her comeback from injury was going better than expected after pushing reigning world butterfly champion Jess Schipper to the limit at…
Ian Thorpe and Michael Klim on the comeback trail know exactly what they have to do to be in contention for the 2012 London…
In case you might have not known, a huge event that will determine our national squad for a world championship has begun. Some of…
Australian swimming bosses have a huge decision to make next week when they decide where the 2012 Olympic trials will be held. The choice…
Australian swimming bosses have a huge decision to make next week when they decide where the 2012 Olympic trials will be held. The choice…
Australian swimming bosses have a huge decision to make next week when they decide where the 2012 Olympic trials will be held. The choice…
Recalling the day he knew for sure it was what he wanted to do, Ian Thorpe says he's still in disbelief that he has…
Recalling the day he knew for sure it was what he wanted to do, Ian Thorpe says he's still in disbelief that he has…
Recalling the day he knew for sure it was what he wanted to do, Ian Thorpe says he's still in disbelief that he has…
Australia's Olympic team chiefs have hailed the return to swimming of Ian Thorpe and his drive to qualify for Olympic selection. Thorpe recently announced…
Having conquered his own personal Everest in 1996, Kieren Perkins has a special insight into the challenges facing Ian Thorpe and others aiming comebacks…
Dual Olympic gold medallist Michael Klim admits he risks flopping in his return to competitive swimming and has no expectations. Part of Australia's gold…
In a year when her public profile took a battering, Stephanie Rice copped more "negative buzz" than any other Australian athlete, according to a…
Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe informed the press in Sydney yesterday that he would return to professional swimming at the 2012 London Olympics.…
Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe informed the press in Sydney yesterday that he would return to professional swimming at the 2012 London Olympics.…
People always associate former Australian champions such as Ian Thorpe, Kieran Perkins, Susie O’Neil or Dawn Fraser with the great sport of swimming. For…
2013
If someone who won 17 gold medals at major championships can’t be described as a golden girl, then who can? Some swimmer…(more)