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?

I was smoking crystal meth in lead-up to Olympics

Matthew Mitcham

WHEN Matthew Mitcham missed out on a place in the Olympic diving finals in August, the whole country witnessed his disappointment.

Diving

Mitcham managing injuries for Olympics

Matthew Mitcham

Phil Lutton It's amazing what the small matter of an Olympic gold medal can do for the confidence.

Swimming

D'Arcy upbeat about Olympics despite bankruptcy hurdle

Nick D'arcy

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

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Pic shows swimmers Emma and David McKeon at the UOW's rec centre for a story on proposed second 24-hour marathon Mega Swim next year in March. 9th of december 2011 Photo by Adam McLean story by Michelle Hoctor

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

London-bound: Breaststroke champion Leisel Jones.

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

London-bound: Nick D'Arcy celebrates his win in the 200 butterfly last night.

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

05  March  2012 , Canberra Times Photo by RICHARD BRIGGS.     AIS swimmer  Ben Treffers prepares for the national championships  and  Olympic trial selections at the AIS Pool.

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

Grant Hackett.

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

Jordan Harrison

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

Thomas 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?

Drought breaker: Jordan Harrison betters Grant Hackett's 1500 metres time for a 17-year-old, set 15 years ago.

Stathi Paxinos Jordan Harrison becomes first Australian since Grant Hackett's retirement to break 15-minute barrier in 1500 metres freestyle.

Swimming

Penalties for swimmers set to be announced

James Magnussen and Eamon Sullivan.

Stathi Paxinos Punishments to be handed to members of the Australian men's 4 x 100 metres freestyle relay team for misbehaviour in the lead-up to last year's London Olympics will be announced on Friday.

Swimming

Thorpe no show at Australian titles

Ian Thorpe

Swimming Australia (SA) has confirmed Ian Thorpe will not compete at the world championships selection trials in Adelaide.

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ASC shows displeasure by cuts to athletics, swimming

Aus Mens swim team front the media to admit to their behaviours in London - bringing the swim team into disrepute. James Magnussen, Cameron McEvoy and Eamon Sullivan admit to taking Stilnox tablets. Photo: Edwina Pickles. 22 Feb 2013.

Samantha Lane No longer merely on notice for governance failings and mediocre performances, Swimming Australia and Athletics Australia have had their federal government funding slashed.