Under new rules imposed by the Australian Olympic Committee, athletes must declare any serious criminal charges or convictions or any conduct not in the best interests of the Team prior to being selected for future Olympics.

Previously athletes were only required to disclose information about conduct that brought themselves or their sport into disrepute. [more]

The AOC Executive Board endorsed Green’s appointment at a meeting in Melbourne. [more]

The five-time Commonwealth champion has had major battles with his weight since quitting the sport following the 2004 Athens Olympics. [more]