Update: Klim Finals, Thorpe Just Misses in Victoria Prelims
With a brief update from the Victorian State Championships, where Michael Klim and Ian Thorpe are both continuing their comebacks, Klim has…
Thorpe, Klim Back in Action at Victorian State Champs Friday
On Friday, former Australian superstars Ian Thorpe and Michael Klim, both on the long comeback trail and vying for Olympic…
Tickets for Australian Olympic Trials Go on Sale
Tickets for the 2012 Swimming Australia National Championships (also known as the 2012 Australian Olympic Trials) have just gone on…
Hurst; Gorman Named First Members of 2012 Australian Olympic Team
In a largely symbolic move, the Australian Olympic Committee has named open water swimmers Ky Hurst and Melissa Gorman as the first…
2011 Mid-Term Swimming Comeback Report Card
As 2011 comes to an end, and we can almost begin talking about “this year’s” Olympics rather than “next year’s”, it’s…
In Briefs: Stephanie Rice Set to Return to Training Tuesday
According to her Twitter account, Australian superstar Stephanie Rice has been told by her doctor that she should be cleared…
Thorpe Swims First 200 Free of Return; Cavic Scores Best 100 Fly in Two Years in Italy
Round two (the timed-final, long course version) of Ian Thorpe’s comeback continued today in Italy with a 10th-place finish in the…
Thorpe to Make Long Course Debut in Italy on Friday
And at long last, tomorrow we will see Ian Thorpe debut his new, hopefully improved, and older long course freestyle…
Magnussen Finishes Sprint Double, Campbell Sisters Sweep Women's 50 (Including #4 Time in World)
After a disappointing finish on Sunday in the 200 free, his first race, James Magnussen has come back with a vengeance in the…
Stephanie Rice Undergoes Second, Minor Shoulder Surgery
In a bit of deja vu, Australian superstar Stephanie Rice has undergone shoulder surgery and pulled out of the remainder of…
Magnussen Snags 100 Free Victory at Queensland State Champs
After failing to live up to the hype in Sunday’s 200 free, Australian superstar came back to grab a win…
In Briefs: Stephanie Rice to Retire After 2012 Olympics
Australia’s 2008 golden-girl Stephanie Rice will retire after the 2012 Olympics, she has announced. Rice won three gold medals the…
Aussie Villain D'Arcy Files for Bankruptcy; Puts Olympic Bid in Jeopardy
According to Australia’s the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Nick D’Arcy’s chance at an Olympic medal is in serious jeopardy after…
Police Outraged After Charges Dropped in Kenrick Monk False Hit-and-Run Claim
Australia’s “the Courier Mail” is reporting that Kenrick Monk will escape prosecution for lying to police about a skateboarding accident in…
6-Time Olympic Medalist Michael Klim's Return Shows Time Discrepancy [UPDATED]
As the sun set on Friday in Melbourne, Victoria, former Australian World Record holder Michael Klim has completed his inaugural…
