Mark Spitz

Swimming

Thorpe's comeback looks in deep water

Tom Wald Ian Thorpe must cling to the hope some of his old magic will return during his freshening-up period before next month's Olympic trials.

Thorpe's comeback looks in deep water

Tom Wald Ian Thorpe must cling to the hope some of his old magic will return during his freshening-up period before next month's Olympic trials.

Inspired a generation: Murray Rose dies at 73

Michael Cowley ONE of Australian swimming's icons, Murray Rose, died at his home in Sydney yesterday after a fight with leukaemia. He was 73.

Phelps 'had nothing left' in Beijing

After winning his sixth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics, Michael Phelps feared he wouldn't be strong enough to win his seventh.

Phelps honoured by Baltimore with parade

David Ginsburg Michael Phelps has been honoured by his hometown with a parade attended by thousands eager to pay homage to the record-setting Olympian on Saturday.

Phelps to start swim foundation

Michael Phelps will put his $US1 million ($A1.18 million) bonus to good use, announcing plans to start a foundation promoting water safety and youth swimming.

Phelps lucky to win eight gold: Sullivan

Justin Chadwick Australian swimmer Eamon Sullivan has labelled Michael Phelps's world record haul of eight gold medals in Beijing a "lucky" achievement.

Phelps considering challenging Bernard

Swimming sensation Michael Phelps says he may challenge French Olympic champion Alain Bernard in the 100m freestyle at next year's World Championships.