Hackett Goes 51 in 100 Free to Finish Queensland Comeback Weekend
Australian swimming superstar Grant Hackett capped off what must be described as a successful return to competitive swimming after a 6-year retirement…
Hackett Takes 2nd Place in Queensland 200 Free
Building off of his earlier win in the 400 free in 3:55, World Record holder Grant Hackett continued his comeback…
Hackett Clocks Solid 400m Freestyle Effort at Queensland Qualifying Meet
Australia’s distance swimming legend Grant Hackett returned to the pool this morning at the Queensland Qualifying Meet, swimming the 400m, 200m and 100m freestyle events.
Australia’s Grant Hackett Returns to Competition at Queensland Meet March 14-15th
Grant Hackett is set to compete at Queensland’s “Medal Shots Long Course Qualifying Meet” March 14th & 15th at the Brisbane Aquatic Center.
From One Legend to Another: Hackett Cites Phelps as Catalyst for Return to the Pool
Grant Hackett gleaned inspiration from American swimming legend MIchael Phelps in his decision to “test the waters” in a possible comeback to competitive swimming.
Grant Hackett Withdraws from Weekend Time Trials With Illness
Anticipation raged last week when it was announced that Grant Hackett would take on his first meet-style racing on the Gold…
Grant Hackett to race unofficial time trials at this weekend’s Miami Super Challenge
The three-time Olympic gold medalist will race two time trials at the Miami Super Challenge this Saturday, The Australian reports.
Hackett Preparing for the 200 Freestyle at Australian Trials
Grant Hackett will swim in two time trial events this weekend as part of his preparation for the Australian Trials…
Forecasting the road to next year’s Rio Olympic Games
Now that the 2016 Rio Olympics are officially “next year,” let’s take a look back at the previous Olympic cycle to see just how much is likely to change between now and Rio.
2014 Swammy Awards: Male International Junior Swimmer of the Year
In 2014 Australian Mack Horton set new junior world records in the 200, 400 and 1500 freestyle…
23 World Records Broken in Doha; 2008-2009 Suited Era Withering Away
Katinka Hosszu led the way with an astonishing 4 World Records in Doha.
Legendary Australian Swimmer Grant Hackett Registers For Swimming Comeback at 34-Years Old
According to Todd Balym of the Herald Sun, 34-year old Grant Hackett is planning a return to competitive swimming 8 months…
Peter Bernek Breaks 15-Year Old Grant Hackett World Championship Record
Championship Records have not been rare at the 2014 World Short Course Championships, but historically, Championship Records in the men’s…
Cotterell To Be Inducted Into Sport Australia Hall of Fame
On Thursday Denis Cotterell will be inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame…
Triple Olympic Medalist & TV Commentator Livingstone Named New CEO of Melbourne Vicentre
Three-time Olympic medalist, and Australian television commentator, Nicole Livingstone has been named the new CEO of the Melbourne Vicentre Swimming Club…