Category: Gossip
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Rebecca Adlington happier after nose job, but not necessarily happy
Read The Independent Rebecca Adlington has managed to overcome insecurities about her appearance, after becoming targeted by internet trolls who criticised her features. The Olympic gold-winning swimmer reportedly underwent nose slimming surgery at a leading Harley Street clinic in February this year.
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Katie Hoff’s First Pitch Surprise
Todd Anderson proposes to Katie Hoff at Rays game in Tampa! (Warning, vertical video) Featured photo by Vironevaeh
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Grant Hackett and Stephanie Rice share growing bond
Gossip here on Mail Online Troubled Australian swimmer Grant Hackett has found a friend in Stephanie Rice. The former Olympian, who recently attended rehab in the US for sleeping pill addiction, is said to have grown close to the recently retired fellow swimmer. A report in Woman’s Day this week claims it’s common knowledge inside swimming circles that…
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Ex-Spartan Todd Anderson proposes to Katie Hoff before her first pitch at Rays game
She said yes, see Detroit Free Press American swimmer Katie Hoff, a two-time Olympian who won two bronze medals and a silver at the 2008 Games in Beijing, threw out the first pitch before the Tampa Bay Rays closed a series with the Yankees at Tropicana Field today. Waiting for her at home plate was…
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Rebecca Adlington blocked nearly 4000 Twitter trolls over abuse which led to ‘nose job’
Read The Mirror Swimmer Rebecca Adlington has revealed the extent of thousands of cruel Twitter taunts which led to her having surgery to reduce the size of her nose. The four-time Olympic medallist said she had “fallen into fame” and never expected the recognition – and criticism – that would follow. She said she had been…
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Hackett: ‘As my life fell apart, I tried to hold it together with drugs’
Read Herald Sun Twelve months before Grant Hackett’s life unravelled at Melbourne’s Crown casino complex on the evening of February 21, the Olympic champion knew he was coming unstuck. Hackett’s now infamous night at the Crown, during which he was photographed by casino patrons wandering in the foyer after midnight searching for his young son…
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Grant Hackett back on track after Stilnox rehab: ‘I’m proud I got help’
See Sydney Morning Herald, ninemsn, ABC, news.com.au Olympic swimming champion Grant Hackett has left rehab saying he feels proud he had the courage to seek treatment for a sleeping pill addiction.The triple gold medallist spoke about his experience at Los Angeles Airport on Wednesday for the first time since checking himself into a US rehab…
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Why did swimming fall in the public eye?
Read The Roar I don’t think I’m showing my age too much, but surely you remember when swimming was Australia’s ‘it’ sport. I’m not just talking about our fascination every four years when the pool becomes our Olympic river of gold – or silver or bronze – but a time when everyone seemed to talk…
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Missy Franklin Named Youngest Ever Laureus Sportswoman Of The Year
See press release on Laureus Three of the most exciting young sports stars of their generation, who have proved world-beaters despite their age, have been honoured at the 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Germany’s Sebastian Vettel, the youngest four-time Formula One world champion in history at 26, was named Laureus World…