Olympics
Fallen stars: shameful games began long before the Olympics
Peter Munro ''INSPIRE a generation'' was the motto of the London Olympic Games. But what might the rising pool of Australian swimmers make of the public shaming of the men's 4 x 100 metre relay team?
Diving
Mitcham managing injuries for Olympics
Phil Lutton It's amazing what the small matter of an Olympic gold medal can do for the confidence.
I was smoking crystal meth in lead-up to Olympics
WHEN Matthew Mitcham missed out on a place in the Olympic diving finals in August, the whole country witnessed his disappointment.
Swimming
D'Arcy upbeat about Olympics despite bankruptcy hurdle
Controversial butterfly ace Nick D'Arcy believes his London Olympic selection fate is in his own hands even though officials have yet to announce a decision on the bankrupt swimmer's eligibility.
Swimming
McKeon has bloodlines for Olympics
Stathi Paxinos For some people, the writing really is on the wall. David McKeon is a classic example.
Swimming
Gritty Jones makes it four straight Olympics
Stathi Paxinos, Adelaide Leisel Jones set to become first Australian swimmer to compete at four Olympics.
Swimming
D'Arcy avoids fanfare as he books Olympics spot
Stathi Paxinos For the second time in his career, Nick D'Arcy gains Olympic selection.
Seebohm prepared to sacrifice Olympics
By Tom Wald Emily Seebohm's camp is prepared to sacrifice Olympic glory in Beijing this year to ensure the 15-year-old swimmer's long-term welfare.
Hackett shows progress Olympics on track
By Guy Hand Grant Hackett returned from uncharted waters, clocking a 200m freestyle time to show the unorthodox Olympics course he is plotting is well and truly on track.
Lenton prepares for Beijing Olympics
By Daniel Pace Swimming star Libby Lenton is toughening up ahead of the Beijing Olympic trials in March.
Trickett aims to swim at London Olympics
Tom Wald Libby Trickett plans on swimming at the 2012 London Olympics but is a bit edgy about sharing her coach with rival Jess Schipper.
New swimsuits reviewed before Olympics
Andrew Dampf Manufacturers trying to match Speedo's record-breaking swimsuit have been given a new chance to get their products approved before the Olympics.
Swimming
Treffers won't give up on dream
Marcus Laudenbach He’s one of Australia’s unluckiest swimmers, but Canberra’s Ben Treffers is refusing to give up on an elite swimming career.
Swimming
Lifted by Hackett wave
Stathi Paxinos Grant Hackett may be long gone from the competitive pool, having retired in 2008 after just failing to become the first male swimmer to win three Olympics golds in the same event.
Swimming
Hackett still setting the gold standard via coach's tales
Stathi Paxinos Grant Hackett might be long gone from the competitive pool, having retired in 2008 after narrowly failing to become the first male swimmer to win three Olympic golds in the same event.
Swimming
Disqualification a boon for Fraser-Holmes
Stathi Paxinos Thomas Fraser-Holmes has moved to fill the spare day in his world championships program caused by his tumble from the blocks in his 400 metre freestyle at the national titles in Adelaide by shifting...
Swimming
End of long wait?
Stathi Paxinos Jordan Harrison becomes first Australian since Grant Hackett's retirement to break 15-minute barrier in 1500 metres freestyle.
Swimming
Better late than never
Stathi Paxinos Thomas Fraser-Holmes secures place in team for this year's world championships.
Swimming
Fraser-Holmes secures 200m title and world championships spot
Stathi Paxinos It happened a couple of days later than what Thomas Fraser-Holmes would have liked, but the 21-year-old secured his place on the Australian team for this year's world championships when he won the...
Swimming
Irvine finds that success is the best painkiller
Stathi Paxinos Grant Irvine has never forgotten the pain of missing Olympic selection last year.
