Former Olympic champion Manaudou announces return

Frederic Bousquet (C) speaks with former Olympic and world swimming champion Laure Manaudou (L) during the Paris Open swimming competition June 25, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

France's Laure Manaudou celebrates her gold medal after winning the women's 400 metres freestyle final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games in this August 15, 2004 file photo. Manaudou of France said on June 26, 2011, she will come out of retirement, joining a growing list of swimmers returning to the pool before the 2012 London Games. [Photo/Agencies]