AOC Media Centre - Swimming

Magnussen comes back to earthJames Magnussen talks about getting back into the realities of training after his huge success at the 2011 World Championships.

Magnussen - life after WorldsJames Magnussen talks about the wild ride of being crowned 100m freestyle World Champion and how it's changed his life.

Reaching new heightsSwimmers vying for the London 2012 Olympics test the NSW Institute of Sport's new altitude training facility and Geoff Huegill talks about his recent World Championships success.

Schlanger lives the Olympic dreamBeijing Olympian Melanie Schlanger talks about her first Olympic experience and what it means to be a part of an Australian swimming relay team.

Gorman gunning for GoldOpen water swimmer Melissa Gorman talks about what she learned from her first Olympic campaign and her excitement to compete at the Games again in London in 2012.

Rice ready to go for gold in 2012Triple gold medallist Stephanie Rice talks about her Beijing 2008 Olympic campaign and what it will take to go for gold again in 2012. Photos: Getty Images.

Schipper flying to LondonTwo-time Olympian Jessica Schipper talks about life since Beijing and her journey to the London Olympics.

Thorpedo on track for 2012Ian Thorpe returned to Australia for training on 18th May 2011. A very fit Thorpedo talks to media about his progress since announcing his return to competitive swimming in February 2011.

Thorpe trains in front of media packAfter revealing his secret comeback on Wednesday the 2nd of February, five-time Olympic champion Ian Thorpe opened up his training session the next morning to media at the Aquatic Centre in Sydney, named after him. Thorpe is aiming for the a third Olympics in London 2012.

Monk fit and firingAt the 2011 Summer Swim Series at North Sydney pool, Beijing 2008 Olympian Kenrick Monk is in fine form. Off the back of a successful 2010 Commonwealth Games campaign, he is hungry for London glory.

Rivalry hot at Summer Swim SeriesDual Olympic silver medallist Brenton Rickard speaks of his healthy rivalry with breaststroke teammate Christian Sprenger at the 2011 Summer Swim Series.

Learning from Olympic ChampsLinley Frame, Michael Klim, Susie O'Neill and Matt Welsh were inspirational captains for swim teams at the Summer Swim Series. Hear what the athletes had to say about their mentors and swimming alongside their idols.

Operation London 2012Swimmers to watch heading to London 2012... and beyond! Some of the stars of the Summer Swim Series talk about their quest to take on the world's best at the London Olympic Games.

From Singapore to North Sydney PoolKenneth To and Emma Mckeon talk about their experiences at the 2010 Singapore Youth Olympic Games and taking on senior swimmers at the Summer Swim Series in 2011.

Captain O'NeillSusie O'Neill captained a team of Australian swimmers at the Summer Swim Series in January 2011. O'Neill talks about her experience and the standout performers of the meet.

Rice recovering like a champStephanie Rice back in form at the Summer Swim Series after shoulder surgery in 2010. Rice gives her tips on who to watch heading to 2012.

Nay has a ball at the Summer Swim SeriesMeagen Nay enjoys the team atmosphere at the Summer Swim Series and dreams of representing Australia at a second Olympic Games in 2012.

100m goal for ThorpeIan Thorpe announced his comeback to elite swimming and has identified the 100m and 200m freestyle relays as his goal events

Thorpey's big comebackAustralia's greatest Olympian Ian Thorpe announced his return to competitive swimming at a packed press conference in Sydney on 2 February 2011.

Libby Trickett: prideWhat does it feel like to represent Australia?

Libby Trickett: attitudeWhy is determination and a positive attitude important for elite athletes?

Libby Trickett: individual responsibilityWhy is individual responsibility important for being a member of the Australian Olympic Team?

Libby Trickett: express yourselfWhy is self expression important for elite athletes?

Libby Trickett: sportsmanshipHow do you use sportsmanship to overcome challenging situations?

Libby Trickett: individual responsibilityHow does individual responsibility relate to being a role model for young Australians?