My Journey to London - Alicia CouttsYou don’t just arrive in London in July 2012 for the Olympic Games. It takes years of hard work, sacrifices and determination to be the best. And it is not a solo effort. There are so many people that influence an athletes’ career. This gallery gives a taste of the Journey to London so far for Alicia Coutts
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.
One Year Out - Aquatic Centre ExteriorAerial view of the Aquatics Centre which will host Swimming events with the Water Polo Arena which will host Water Polo during the London 2012 Olympic Games.
One Year Out - Aquatic CentreGeneral view of the olympic swimming pool in the Aquatics Centre, venue for the London 2012 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Park on July 27, 2011 in Stratford, east London, England.
Bronze for RiceStephanie Rice poses with her 400m individual medley bronze medal at the 2011 world championships in Shanghai.
Medley silver by a fractionBrenton Rickard, Geoff Huegill, James Magnussen and Hayden Stoeckel pose with their silver medals in the 4x100m medley relay at the 2011 world championships. Magnussen anchored the team and almost stormed over the Americans.
Medley girls win bronzeMerindah Dingjan, Alicia Coutts, Leisel Jones and Belinda Hocking pose with their bronze medal after the 4x100m medley relay at the 2011 world championships in Shanghai.
Hocking wins silverGold medalist Melissa Franklin (L) of the United States is congratulated by silver medalist Belinda Hocking of Australia after the 200m backstroke final at the 2011 world championships.
The missile strikes goldJames Magnussen poses with his gold medal after the 100m freestyle at the 2011 world championships in Shanghai.
Unstoppable MagnussenJames "the missile" Magnussen celebrates his gold medal in the men's 100m freestyle at the 2011 world championships in Shanghai.
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.
London Looming - June 2011As the London 2012 Games draw closer and closer we take a look at what the prospective Australian Team athletes are up to - June 2011.
Schipper flying to LondonTwo-time Olympian Jessica Schipper talks about life since Beijing and her journey to the London Olympics.
Delhi DelightAlicia Coutts poses with the gold medal during the medal ceremony for the Women's 100m Freestyle Final at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Success on the International StageAlicia Coutts celebrates finishing the Women's 200m Individual Medley Final in first place and wins the gold medal at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Successful ReliefAlicia Coutts celebrates finishing the Women's 100m Freestyle Final in first place and wins the gold medal at Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games.
4x100m Glory(L-R) Emily Seebohm, Alicia Coutts Leisel Jones and Jessicah Schipper pose with their gold medals during the medal ceremony for the Women's 4x100m Medley Relay Final at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games.
An Impressive HaulAlicia Coutts poses with her five gold medals at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games. Alicia's medals came from the 100m butterfly, 100m freestyle, 200m IM, 4x100m freestyle relay and the 4x100m medley relay
Swim Team Selected for 2011 WorldsFollowing the 2011 National Swimming Championships held at the beginning of April at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, the following athletes have been selected to compete at the 14th FINA World Championships to be held in Shanghai, China in July, 2011.
Ian Thorpe
Seebohm's BackEmily Seebohm competes in the women's 100 meter backstroke during the Santa Clara International Grand Prix at George F. Haines International Swim Center on in California.
Beating the Big FishMichael Phelps congratulates Nicholas D'Arcy after D'Arcy beat Phelps in the men's 200 meter butterfly final during day 4 of the Santa Clara International Grand Prix in California.
New Kid On The BlockMitchell Larkin competes in the men's 200 meter IM during day 4 of the Santa Clara International Grand Prix in California.
Rice in ActionStephanie Rice competes in the women's 200 meter butterfly during the Santa Clara International Grand Prix in California.
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.
