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......

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......

Thorpe's London dream over; Rice, Magnussen shine

Ian Thorpe's rushed comeback bid for a third Olympic Games ended in ignominy on Sunday as he crashed out of the morning heats of the 100 metres freestyle at the Australian trials in Adelaide. The......

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......

Thorpe second on return to competition

Five-times Olympic champion Ian Thorpe declared himself relieved after finishing second in his heat of the 100 metre individual medley in his comeback race after a five-year hiatus on Friday. The......