Wow, according to the Herald Sun, the Australian swimming team has been banned from using mobile phones and social media during competitions under tough new rules designed to turn the tide after their disappointing showing at the London Olympics.

“We’ve set curfews, limited use of mobile phones when we’re together and told competitors to make sure they’re acting in a way to try to improve the team’s performance and not detract from it – and not just think about yourself,” he said . “It’s definitely a conscious effort.”