Sport
Swimming
Famed coach Gennadi Touretski dies aged 71
Touretski, a Russian who later moved to Australia, helped guide greats like Alexander Popov and Michael Klim to Olympic and World Championship gold.
- by Phil Lutton
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Olympics
'There are scars:' How Michelle Ford overcame death threats and dopers at Moscow Olympics
Branded a traitor and facing seemingly insurmountable odds at a forgotten Games, Michelle Ford beat the might of the East German doping machine. Only now can she see her victory for what it was: extraordinary.
- by Phil Lutton
2021 Tokyo Olympics
'I was pretty upset and hurt': How Cate Campbell overcame her Tokyo dismay
Like thousands of other athletes whose Olympic dreams are on hold because of the pandemic, the champion swimmer has had to sort through the mental baggage.
- by Phil Lutton
2021 Tokyo Olympics
Australia's elite swimmers to mark Games milestone with virtual meeting
With COVID-19 leaving a gaping hole in the competitive calendar, some of the nation's top athletes will race via the clock from Friday.
- by Phil Lutton
2021 Tokyo Olympics
National titles to copy Tokyo Olympics format with morning finals
Australia's star-studded swimming team will start shifting their mindset to being at their peak in the mornings in preparation for the rescheduled Games.
- by Adam Pengilly
WADA
Extortion threat the latest hacking attempt on banned swimmer Shayna Jack
The overseas-based attack has rattled the fragile 20-year-old, who is serving a four-year ban for testing positive to Ligandrol.
- by Phil Lutton
Doping
Jack's CAS appeal date set but kept secret
The date for Shayna Jack's appeal hearing for a four-year doping violation ban has been kept secret as the Australian swimmer fights to clear her name.