Category: History
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60 Minutes: Scott Miller: An Olympic Downfall
It’s the spectacular rise and fall of Olympian Scott Miller. In the 90s he was the Golden Boy of swimming, but with success came women and drugs. Now, he breaks his 13 year silence as he tries to rebuild his life. Part 1 – See here on MSN Part 2 – See here on MSN
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Craig Stevens’ act of mateship for Ian Thorpe still a pleasure
Read The Sydney Morning Herald Ten years ago, Stevens’ milestone moment to qualify for the Athens Games became a sideshow when the great Ian Thorpe inexplicably tumbled into the water like a winged albatross and was disqualified from the 400m freestyle event at the trials. Stevens finished second to Grant Hackett – in a personal…
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U.S. Olympic swimmer Chloe Sutton carries 9/11 connection wherever she goes
Read Orlando Sentinel Chloe Sutton’s father was in the Pentagon on the morning of the terrorist attacks. David Sutton was in a meeting at work when he heard six to eight booming noises. “It sounded like someone dropped a refrigerator in the room right next to us down some stairs,” he said. Nearby, his daughter,…
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Brent Hayden – From Olympic Swimmer to Photographer
“Brent talks about his journey from retiring after the London 2012 Olympics to pursuing his photography.”
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Legendary Armenian fin swimmer Karapetyan to get film treatment in Russia
Read PanArmenian.net The bio, to be named “20 Lives” will chronicle the act of heroism of the swimmer who single-handedly saved 20 people out of a drowning bus. Logos Studio will be in charge of the production, RIA Novosti reported. Back story for instance here One cold morning on September 16th, 1976 he was doing…
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104-year-old Jaring Timmerman says swimming a key to longevity
Read Swimming Canada Jaring Timmerman says the benefits of swimming have played an important role in his longevity and excellent health throughout his life. The 104-year-old Winnipeg swimmer made headlines once again last week when he officially became the world’s oldest Masters swimmer. “There’s no doubt swimming has definitely kept me in shape,†said Timmerman,…
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ESPN’s “Winner’s Circle” : Jenny Thompson
See ESPN “In espnW’s series “Winner’s Circle,” 12-time Olympic medal-winning swimmer Jenny Thompson sits down with Bonnie Bernstein to talk about how sports helped shape her mindset for a medical career and motherhood.” http://youtu.be/4cPfpBpfyDk
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Ian Thorpe admitted to hospital to battle depression and alcohol abuse
UPDATE! Ian Thorpe’s management now denies this story Read The Herald Sun Ian Thorpe – Australia’s greatest Olympian – has been admitted to a Sydney hospital to fight his decade-long battle with depression and alcohol abuse. http://youtu.be/O2T8fI-M3Rw Family members have revealed Thorpe was injured in a fall earlier this week before they sought medical help,…
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Withstanding the Test of Time: An Olympic Swimmer’s Successful Coronary Bypass
Read The Paramus Post As we prepare to watch the Opening Ceremonies of the Winter Olympic Games next month in Sochi, Russia, The Valley Hospital is proud to present the incredible story of a former Olympic athlete whose bypass surgery more than 20 years ago has withstood the test of time thanks to the skills…