Her announcement sparked a flood of congratulations from Australian sporting luminaries ranging from marathon runner Jess Stenson to swimming superstars Ariarne Titmus and Libby Trickett.

It's been an honour to share the pool deck with you.' Libby Trickett added, 'What a stellar swimming career. Thank you for all the memories and inspiring thousands to attempt to do what they ...

To the outside world, Libby Trickett had everything. The nation adored her as a true swimming great - she had a cabinet full of Olympic gold medals and a beautiful family too. Watch the full story ...