Discipline: Retired Olympic gold and silver medallist Swimming

Favourite sport: AFL, NRL

Favourite team: Bombers, Manly Sea Eagles

Favourite music: Shihad

Favourite film: Star Wars Trilogy, Gladiator, Jerry Maguire, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Harry Potter Series

Recently retired Olympic gold and silver medallist Brooke Hanson made her debut for the Australian Swimming Team in 1994.Representing Australia over 20 times at major international championships, Brooke claimed several podium finishes along the way including the 2004 World Short Course Championships where she made history, winning a record six gold medals including five individual gold medals.

Brooke amassed seven Australian long course titles, 18 Australian short course titles and eight World short course titles during her career.

Outside the pool Brooke continues to balance her blooming professional career with work for her sponsors, media appearances, charity work, swim clinics and her commitment to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for all Australians.