Melbourne, Oct 29 : Aussie Sprint swimmer Eamon Sullivan is currently dating Perth model Brooke Vivoda, who is the face of motoring website modyourcar.com.au.

Sullivan was accused of trying to upstage former flame Stephanie Rice by parading Vivoda at the Telstra Swimmer of the Year Awards in Sydney on October 27.

The two had first been seen together at a Perth bar in August on his return from Beijing, but Vivoda denied any new romance, saying they were simply old friends.

"We're not a couple yet. There's no reason for speculation," the Daily Telegraph quoted her as saying.

"We've known each other for a while through friends," she added.

A fact, which was been denied by Sullivan's rep on October 28.

"They are mates through a friend of his through swimming," he said.

"Most swimmers take a guest to the awards, and Eamon told her (Brooke) about it around the time he was in Beijing. He just wanted to take someone, and asked if she would like to go," the rep added.

ANI