It should have been an occasion to celebrate,another elite milestone for one of the finest swimmers Australia has produced. For whatever reason,that race seemed to represent a fork in the road for the powerhouse sprinter.
Just over a year later,he has beenheadline news at the Commonwealth Games,struggling with his mental health and ready to walk away from the sport amid a series of tabloid stories about purported rifts in the team. For all the suggestions he covets attention,anyone who has spent time with him recently knows his struggles are real and concerning.