A 14-year-old surf lifesaver has died during the Australian championships, the second competitor in two years to drown during the event and at the same beach.

Australia’s swimming superstar Ian Thorpe has announced his immediate retirement from the sport at the age of 24.

Ireland's Alistair Cragg continued his comeback from a back injury by finishing third in a high class 2-mile run at the Boston Indoor Games overnight.

MARTIN McCARTHY completed his preparations for Sunday’s Ballycotton 10 in most unusual circumstances at the weekend.