Bridewell, LondonDuring the course of his or her training, a British Olympic swimmer might swim as far as Australia without ever leaving the pool. But what happens to those who have dedicated their life to the pursuit of a medal? After all that blood and sweat, what if you don't make it? Even if you do, somebody younger, fitter and hungrier will eventually come along and smash your hard-earned records. What do you do…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:30PM on January 11, 2011