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.
Palmer wins silver by a fingernailKylie Palmer wins silver after almost powering over gold medallist Federica Pellegrini (C) in the final seconds of the women's 200m freestyle at the 2011 world championships in Shanghai.
Jones all smiles with silverLeisel Jones is all smiles after winning silver in the 100m breastroke at the 2011 world championships in Shanghai.
More silver for Coutts Silver medalist Alicia Coutts on the podium after winning her second silver medal at the 2011 world championships in the 200m individual medley.
Coutts in black and whiteAlicia Coutts on her way to a silver medal in the 100m butterfly at the 2011 world championships in Shanghai.
Aussie double in men's butterflyAustralia's Matt Targett and Geoff Huegill place second and third respectively with Cesar Cielo winning gold in the men's 50m butterfly at the 2011 world championships in Shanghai.
Relay goldThe relay boys dominate the 4x100m to claim gold at the 2011 world championships in Shanghai.
Open Water silver(L-R) Rhys Mainstone, Melissa Gorman and Ky Hurst celebrate winning the silver medal after the team open water 5km at the 2011 world championships at the Jinshan City Beach in Shanghai.
Ironman turned OlympianIronman Ky Hurst powers home to place fifth in the 10km open water swim at the 2011 World Championships in Shanghai to book his place at the London Olympics.
Gorman heading to LondonMelissa Gorman is all smiles after securing herself a spot at the London Olympic Games by finishing fourth in the 10km open water swim at the 2011 World Championships in Shanghai.
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.
Olympic ContenderAlicia Coutts competes in the Women's 200m Individual Medley Heat 4 held during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
200m Individual MedleyAlicia Coutts competes in the Women's 200m Individual Medley Final at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games. Alicia won the event.
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
Olympic ConcentrationAlicia Coutts prepares to compete in the Women's 100m Breaststroke Final held during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Coutts finished the race in 5th place.
O'Neill swamped by alumniOlympic champion Susie O'Neill is swamped by her alumni at Lourdes College on Olympic Day.
Madame Butterfly returns to schoolOlympic champion Susie O'Neill returned to her old high school, Lourdes College, to talk about the postive impact sport has had on her life for Olympic Day.
Bill Burton addresses studentsOlympic silver medallist Bill Burton (1960 swimming) addresses students from Albany Creen State High School about his life involvement in sport for 2011 Olympic Day.
