20/05/00

Of course the media are interested in him

Kieren greets his family after making his 3rd Olympic team.

Kieren on the lap of honour for the Olympic swimming team.

Kieren throws towels and dolphins into the crowd

Kieren after his medal ceremony

Looking up at some fans during his post-race interview

Happy Kieren after making his 3rd Olympic team

Kieren waves to the adoring crowd

Kieren after the 1500 swim

Waiting to be introduced

Walking back to the hotel

"It's going to be a good day," says Kieren of the next day's 1500m freestyle final, crossing his fingers.

19/05/00

Kieren hugs training partner Hayley Lewis after Hayley won the 800m freestyle.

15/05/00

Beware, Perkins on the prowl!

14/05/00

Kieren (just a pity he's not facing us!) and Grant Hackett after their 200m freestyle heat, both then went on to make the semi final and then final.

13/05/00

Kieren checks his time after winning his 400m heat.

He's certainly having fun here

12/05/00

Kieren's coach John Carew assists him with putting on a full-length suit.

Kieren is looking decidedly happy at this press conference, along with Sam Riley (right) and Ian Thorpe (left).

10/05/00

Kieren Perkins and Hayley Lewis during final preparations for the Olympic Trials at the University of QLD pool.