Grant Hackett
Born: May 9, 1980
Events: 1500m freestyle

All eyes will be on Grant Hackett as he endeavours to become the first swimmer to win three consecutive 1500m Olympic gold medals.

According to Chinese astrology Grant was born in the year of the Metal Monkey and on the day of the Yang Water Horse. He is a little weak in this element and so he needs the support of the Water Rat in 2008 and the month of Metal such as August. The downside is that his personal day element is under clash this year, but thankfully he gets a much needed boost by the day that this all important race will take place.

There is a feeling that his grip on the throne of long distance swimming may be wavering after finishing seventh in his pet event at last year's world championships. My money is on him – Go Grant.

Related:
Grant Hackett Athlete Profile
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games