One of our greatest backstrokers in Australian Swimming history, Nicole Livingstone (formerly Stevenson) was a member of the Australian swimming team for twelve consecutive years from 1985 - 1996.

In 1987 she began the longest winning sequence of any Australian swimmer in history at the national titles, winning ten consecutive 100m Backstroke titles between 1987 and 1996.

Nicole’s career achievements include a silver medal and 2 bronze medals from three Olympic appearances; 6 gold, 2 silver and a bronze from three Commonwealth Games and competing in six Pan Pacific Championships winning 4 gold 2 silver and 1 bronze medals.  She also broke a world record in the 200m backstroke (short course) in 1992.

Following the 1996 Olympic Games Nicole retired from competitive swimming and began what has become a stellar career in television. Nicole also sits on a number of Boards, including the Australian Sports Anti Doping Authority (ASADA) and the State Sports Centre Trust along with chairing the Victorian Government’s Community Advisory Committee on Body Image.

Nicole is also kept busy as a mother of twins, Ella and Joshua, born in 2002 and Robinson born in 2007 and enjoys combining her many challenging roles with looking after her children.

2009 sees Nicole join Network Ten as a key commentator for Australian and International swimming meets as part of Ten's partnership with Swimming Australia.