Nick D'Arcy retires from the pool

Nick D'Arcy has retired from swiming. Source: AFP

CONTROVERSIAL Olympic swimmer Nick D'Arcy has retired from the sport.

D'Arcy, 26, has slipped out of competitive swimming, quietly announcing his intentions to pursue his medical career.

"It's been an honour and a privilege to represent my country over the past eight years," D'Arcy wrote on social network site, Facebook, tonight.

"My career wouldn't have been possible without the fantastic support of my friends, family and incredible girlfriend."

D'Arcy, from the Sunshine Coast, was suspended from the 2008 Beijing Olympics team after he was charged following a brawl with former swimmer Simon Crowley in March, 2008.

D'Arcy pleaded guilty to one charge of recklessly inflicting grievous bodily harm and was given a 14-month suspended sentence. D'Arcy was later sued by Crowley and he declared bankruptcy.

D'Arcy made a spirited comeback to qualify for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi and the 2012 London Olympics.

However, D'Arcy failed to produce his best form in the 200m butterfly in both events and missed out on finals.

He enjoyed some international success, defeating Olympic great Michael Phelps in the 200m butterfly at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix in June 2011.

D'Arcy trailed Phelps for most of the race, until the Queenslander pipped the Olympic champion on the wall, clocking 1:55.39. He beat Phelps by 0.01sec.

D'Arcy will pursue his medical career in Brisbane.

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