AOC Media Centre - Swimming

Ian Thorpe

Grant Hackett

Pool CelebrationsIan Thorpe (R) embraces Grant Hackett after Thorpe won the gold in the men's swimming 400 metre freestyle final during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games.

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?

Libby Trickett: sportsmanship Why is sportsmanship important for elite athletes?

Libby Trickett: respectWhat are some of the ways you show respect in life?

Libby Trickett: prideDoes pride ever become its own challenge? How might you overcome situations?

Libby Trickett: attitudeWhen has a positive attitude helped you achieve a goal?

Libby Trickett: prideWhy is pride important for elite athletes?

Libby Trickett: express yourselfHow can self expression help to overcome challenging situations?

Petria's GoldPetria Thomas of Australia shows her delight at winning gold in the 100 metre butterfly final. Thomas won a total of three gold and one silver medal at these Games.

Swimmings Golden Girls(L-R standing) Alice Mills, Lisbeth Lenton and Petria Thomas celebrate as Jodie Henry touches the wall in world record time, 3:35.94, to claim victory in the 4x100m freestyle relay final. For Henry and Thomas it was their third gold for the Games.