Perkins lashes Australia's 'show pony' swimmers


SYDNEY: Australia's under-fire men's swimmers must focus on their sport and not act as "celebrity show ponies", former Olympic champion Kieren Perkins (pic) said on Thursday.

The two-time Olympic 1,500m freestyle gold medallist believes Australian swimming has not been irrevocably damaged by the revelations of athletes abusing prescription drugs, alcohol and curfews during last year's London Games.

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