Category: Gossip
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Aussie swim coach Leigh Nugent bans social media
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…
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Alicia Coutts visits Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth
Alicia Coutts visits Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth for the BHP Biliton Aquatic Super Series
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Missy Franklin high-school rivals view her as a pain in the pool
Sheesh, read The Wall Street Journal “The best part of staying amateur is that I am still able to do things like this,” Franklin said after winning all four races in a high-school meet last week. “I have given up so much for that.” Remaining an amateur will also let Franklin swim next year for…
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HRH Kate Middleton Is Moving Her Swimming Pool to Avoid Another Topless Photo Scandal
Read the Stir Kate and Wills are reportedly moving the pool to a spot that is “sunnier and more secluded,” to ensure that their summer days can be enjoyed without worrying about any unwanted onlookers — in particular, photographers. Phew!
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Job Kienhuis retires
After having taken half a year off to contemplate his swimming future, 2010 European SC bronze medalist and 2012 Olympic finalist Job Kienhuis (NED) has decided to put an end to his sports career, to focus on his studies and social life. Read Hollandswimming.nl ‘In 2007 I went to Eindhoven with the aim to go…
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Hungary gold medallist Dániel Gyurta honors Alexander Dale Oen
Yesterday at the annual Norwegian sports gala, Hungarian Olympic gold medallist Dániel Gyurta presented a copy of his gold from the 2012 London Games 200m breaststroke to the family of Alexander Dale Oen. Gyurta was a friend – and competitor – of Dale Oen, who sadly died from a heart attack while on altitude camp…
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Olympic swimmer Nick D’Arcy considers retiring and pursuing career in medicine
He failed to make the 200m butterfly final at the London Olympics due to a shoulder injury and surgery since has kept him out of the water. D’Arcy has stopped training with Brisbane-based coach Michael Bohl’s group and will not trial for Australia’s world championship team in April. His coach said the 25-year-old, who works…
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