Swimming: Murphy had no choice but to withdraw
Irish swimmer Grainne Murphy revealed that she had little choice but to withdraw from the London 2012 Olympics on medical grounds.
Irish swimmer Grainne Murphy revealed that she had little choice but to withdraw from the London 2012 Olympics on medical grounds.
China's record-breaking swimming sensation Ye Shiwen has hit back at doping allegations in the wake of her incredible performances at the London Games.
The IOC's medical chief insists he has no reason to have suspicions over the latest Chinese swimming sensation Ye Shiwen.
France's Yannick Agnel won the men's 200 metres freestyle Olympic gold medal today.
Ireland's Sycerika McMahon has just missed out on qualification for the semi-finals of the 200m IM at the London Games.
Melanie Nocher, Sycerika McMahon and Grainne Murphy failed in their attempts to advance through heats in a disappointing morning for Irish competitors at the Aquatics Centre in London.
Ireland's Barry Murphy had a disappointing start in the pool when he finished eighth in his heat of the 100m breaststroke.
The start of the swimming events in London on Saturday morning could not have thrown up a more exciting race than the men's 400 metres individual medley (IM).
Grainne Murphy has withdrawn from the heats of the women's 400m individual medley on Saturday.
View images of Grainne Murphy and Melanie Nocher training at the National Aquatic Centre, Blanchardstown, in preparation for the London Games.