Lack of motivation and a desire for a life outside the pool sparks the retirement of the Australian who won 11 World Championships. Posted November 21, 2006 by Michael Clough

Queen Libby upsets compatriot Jessicah Schipper to claim her second crown of the week, while American breaststroke king Brendan Hansen finally gets one over world champion Kosuke Kitajima. Posted March 27, 2007 by Michael Clough

Four world records and two championship records fall in one night of magic but the swimming world is left shocked when a coach's assault of a competitor is caught on camera. Posted March 28, 2007 by Michael Clough

Blood testing is the only real means of exposing drug-taking in sport. It seems organisers FINA are happy to ignore it at the World Swimming Championships in Melbourne. Posted March 29, 2007 by Robin Parisotto

After three years of research, with specific input from NASA, the most contentious aid to a swimmer is currently responsible for 37 broken world records. Its makers claim it gives a 10 per cent increase in efficiency for the wearer. How can not be an unfair advantage? Posted May 09, 2008 by James Mortimer