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…
Today in Swimming History: November 15, 2004 – Golden Debut
On November 15, 2004, seven years ago from today, USA Swimming held their very first incarnation of the Golden Goggles…
Gold Coast, Australia Awarded 2018 Commonwealth Games
The Gold Coast, Australia has been awarded the 2018 Commonwealth Games, which they won over Hambantota, Sri Lanka. The Gold…
Today in Swimming History: November 12, 2008 – Huegill Announces Return
In November of 2011, the great Ian Thorpe made his return to competitive swimming. Three years ago, however, on November…
Thorpe Fails to Final in Two Tries on Day 1 in Beijing
The next evolution of the Ian Thorpe comeback, as he swam a freestyle race for the first time since retiring…
Thorpe's Return Nets 6th-Place Finish in Singapore
The return of the great Ian Thorpe, which was surrounded by much hype and fanfare, led to a huge emotional…
Moscow World Cup Preview: Phelps, Franklin, Schmitt Join the Fun (LIVE VIDEO LINK)
Thus far at the 2011 edition of the FINA/Arena World Cup, the Americans have been buoyed by participants few-and-far betwen….
Final Push for MND and Me!
About a month ago, we had Australian superstar swimmer Jess Schipper on to talk about some of the charitable work…
McGill Lone American Representative at Stockholm World Cup Stop
The Start Lists are now posted for the Stockholm World Cup stop that will begin on Saturday, October 15th in…
Kenrick Monk Lies About Hit and Run; Actually Injures Elbow Falling Off Skateboard
On Wednesday, the news broke that Australian National Team swimmer Kenrick Monk was hit by a car while riding his…
Happy 16th Birthday to Australia's Yolane Kukla
At 14, Australia’s Yolane Kukla won National Titles in the 50 free and 50 fly at the 2010 Australian Championships….
Guehrer Breaks Four Meet Records on Day 2 of Australian University Games
After two individual wins on day 1 of the 2011 Australian University Games, University of Melbourne’s Marieke Guehrer, a member…
