* "It was really hard to come back after that relay," Rooney said. "All those girls worked so hard and Elka (fellow finalist Elka Graham) and I came out tonight knowing we were doing it for them as well." - Giaan Rooney after her 200m Freestlye World C'ships win.

*"I don't think you'll wipe the smile off my face for a few days yet. It's been a long time since I've stood on a dais at a major meet (Commonwealth Games, 1998) and I feel I deserve this as I've worked really hard for it," - Giaan Rooney after the 200m free.

*"We stuffed up with a stupid mistake. I wish the other girls were up here with me. It is as much for them as it is for me," - Giaan Rooney, yup, again after the 200m freestyle at the 2001 World Champs.

*"To me Susie will always be our top female swimmer. I don't think anyone can be compared to her. I just want to make my own mark on the sport." - Giaan on the comparisions to Susie O'Neill

*"I really don't like being compared to Susie, and that's nothing against Susie, I mean, she is one of the greatest female swimmers we have ever had, and she a brilliant person and a fantastic athlete. But in my own rite, I'd rather be the first Giaan Rooney rather than the next Susie O'Neill" - Giaan Rooney, 2001.

*"I sort of wished that I had got silver and had done a good job, but hadn't quite got the the pinacle of that actual meet. So I came back and it was just absolutely ... bewilderment" Giaan Rooney, in 2001, on the pressures from the Australian public after her success at the '98 Commonwealth Games.

*"For those who don't get to meet the swimmers - she is just a beautiful girl ... personality ... fantastic to see her win." Ray Warren (Ch 9 commentator), after Giaan's World Championship win.

* "She has the talent, looks and work ethic to be Australian swimming's next 'it' girl ..." - Tim Sheriden, Ch 9 reporter,2001

*"He is such a positive influence to the group. Whenever somebody leaves it is like losing a family member, Our squad is so close like a family. Dan being the oldest means that the rest of us really respect and look up to him. His coming back is like the family being together again." Giaan Rooney on her squad up at Miami and Daniel Kowalski (2001).

*"Dan is one of those people who has a burning desire for his sport. He is always smiling and positive. Always gives 100 percent. He is a true gem" Giaan Rooney on Daniel Kowalski (2001).