O'Callaghan matches Hackett, closes on Thorpe with golden swim
The Australian unleashed a thunderous final lap to claim gold in the women's 200-metre freestyle at the swimming world championships.
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Stephanie Rice declares 4x100m mixed medley relay is a 'token event' after Aussies snatch bronze
Swimming legend Stephanie Rice has expressed hesitation towards the mixed 4x100m medley race, after Australia's bronze on day eight.
Hackett's raw account of 'excruciating' health fight heroics
The Australian was burdened by a serious health battle ahead of and during the Athens 2004 Olympics, but willed himself to glory.
McKeown sizzles with 'extraordinary' swim for gold
Welcome to Wide World Of Sports' LIVE coverage of day four in Paris, featuring the Boomers, women's rugby sevens and swimming action.
Aussie icons rally around Garside after Paris heartbreak
Dylan Alcott has shared his thoughts on Harry Garside's Olympic boxing loss and offered him some words of support.
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'Intense' star tipped to claim gold in all-Aussie final
Mollie O'Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus will square off in a blockbuster 200m freestyle final and one legend has tipped the winner.
Where are they now? Australia's golden stars of 2004
Athens set a new benchmark for Australia in terms of gold medals won. 41 athletes won a combined 17 gold. But where are they all now?
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Hackett's bold call on 'unbelievable' showdown
Ariarne Titmus ended a decade-long stranglehold Katie Ledecky had on women's swimming. Their rivalry headlines the opening night of swimming in Paris.
Unpopular moment a young Hackett dethroned Perkins
It was a marathon battle between the king of the event and the up-and-coming superstar vying to steal his crown.
Hackett explains Aussie coach's drugs defence
Grant Hackett's former coach Denis Cotterell has put forward a strong defence of the Chinese swimmers under a cloud. Hackett explains why.