Stephanie Rice to attempt comeback for 2014 Commonwealth Games

Last Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 17:56

Triple Olympic champion swimmer Stephanie Rice has confirmed that she will attempt a comeback to the sport for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

China makes clean sweep at Diving World Series

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 08:48

The Chinese diving team dominated the FINA Diving World Series Beijing leg with a clean sweep on Sunday.

London Olympics swimmer hit with doping ban

Last Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 10:34

A swimmer who competed in the London Olympics has been banned for 2.5 years for breaking anti-doping rules, announced the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).

Michael Phelps rules out Rio Olympics comeback

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 14:35

Legendary swimmer Michael Phelps has ruled out the possibility of competing at the 2016 Rio Olympics, saying he is "happier" in retirement.

Olympic champ reprimanded for breaking rules

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 15:33

China`s star swimmer and Olympic champion Sun Yang has been "punished for breaking a series of team rules".

Australian swimmer to tackle Florida Straits

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 15:41

Australian swimmer Chloe McCardel plans to swim across the shark-infested waters of the Florida Straits without the protection of a cage, Cuban media announced.

Phelps outshines LeBron James to win ``AP male athlete of year`` award

Last Updated: Friday, December 21, 2012, 14:57

Olympic great Michael Phelps added another feather to his cap after he was voted The Associated Press male athlete of the year in a poll by U.S. editors and broadcasters ahead of basketball player LeBron James.

Lochte sets new 200m swimming medley record

Last Updated: Saturday, December 15, 2012, 12:44

American swimmer Ryan Lochte set a new world record in the 200 metre individual medley at the world short course championships, winning the title in a time of one minute 49.63 seconds.

Swimmer banned for breaching doping rule

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 14:12

A former Olympic swimmer has been banned for a year for an unspecified breach of doping rules, the Russian Anti-Doping Agency said.

Thorpe reveals he spent much of life battling ‘crippling depression’

Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 18:07

Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe has claimed he has battled crippling depression throughout his life in his autobiography, and added that he had copious amounts of alcohol to battle his mood swings.