Friday, 16 March 2012:
Ian Thorpe-mania has gripped Australia's Olympic swimming trials in Adelaide, with tickets sold out for the next four nights.
Swimming Australia said on Friday tickets had been exhausted for finals sessions from Friday to Monday and that only 10,000 tickets were available for the meet's remaining heats and finals session.
The South Australia Aquatic and Leisure Centre seats about 3000 people.
Returning great Thorpe will attempt to qualify for Saturday night's 200m freestyle final and will also contest the 100m freestyle held on Sunday and Monday.
