Injury forces Australia's Trickett to retire from pool

Libby Trickett, one of Australia's most decorated swimmers, has retired due to a wrist injury, Swimming Australia said on Wednesday. The 28-year-old, who was a member of the women's gold medal......

Under-pressure Thorpe defends the cost of his comeback

Already under enormous pressure to break into Australia's Olympic swimming team as the headline act of this week's national trials, Ian Thorpe was forced to wade into controversy on Wednesday over......

Franklin first woman to win six golds at one worlds

American teenager Missy Franklin became the first woman to win six golds at a single world championships when she helped the United States to victory in the 4x100 metres medley relay on Sunday.The......