The 42 strong Australian Olympic swimming team has been confirmed following last weeks trials. The squad was presented to the crowd at the Sydney Aquatic Centre following the conclusion of the final night of the selection meet, with one of the loudest cheers being reserved for Craig Stevens. The Australian public now waits with … Continue Reading→
In a sensational set of semi finals in the Australian Olympic Trials at the Sydney Aquatic centre, Lisbeth Lenton headed a string of world class times to break Inge de Bruijn’s 4 year old world record in the women’s 100m freestyle, posting a stunning 53.66.
Simon Burnett showed he has made a remarkable recovery from his recent hand injury as he set a new English short course record for the 100m backstroke leading off the Arizona university 400m medley relay at the NCAA championships. Burnett's time of 52.81 lowered Martin Harris's old mark of 53.15 but was still just … Continue Reading→
Ian Thorpe will be unable to defend his Olympic 400m freestyle title in Athens, having been disqualified for a false start in the heats of that event at the Australian Olympic Trials in Sydney this morning.
The launch of the new Speedo Fastskin bodysuit has led to a series of controversies in Australia, mostly because of who won’t be wearing them in the Athens Olympic Games.
