Jon Sieben inspired millions of young Australians when he won the 200 Fly at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles defeating the Albatross from West Germany, Michael Gross.
He was coached by Joe King and then, “The Lunatic Laurie Lawrence”.
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Meet Aussie Paralympic swimming hero Ellie Cole | Woolworths
Get to know Aussie hero Ellie Cole in her interview with nine-year-old Paige as she shares the inside scoop on her life in the pool, and what it takes to become a swimming champion.
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Minneapolis Park & Recreation Offering Free Admission, Swimming Lessons at North Commons Water Park | KARE 11
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) announced all admission fees will be free for anyone who visits the North Commons Water Park.
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YMCA of Greater Cleveland Receives $10,000 Grant to Offer Free Swimming Lessons to Those Who Qualify | News 5 Cleveland
The YMCA wants to help every child learn how to swim by removing any barriers that are keeping them from signing up for lessons.
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Mother Reacts to Mobile Olympic Swimmer’s Success | NBC 15 WPMI
She’s a five-time national champion and a two-time Atlantic Coast Conference swimmer of the year. She was chosen Female Athlete of the Year at the University of Virginia twice. She’s a junior national champion, a U.S. Open champion, and she’s from right here in Mobile, Alabama.
UMS-Wright graduate Paige Madden is about to start a professional swimming career in the new International Swim League.
Oh, and one more thing. She’s now a member of the United States Women’s Olympic Swim Team.
“A complete surprise. Complete surprise,” said Paige’s mom, Ellen.
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Bedford Swimmer to Represent Team USA at Paralympic Games | WMUR-TV
An elite swimmer from Bedford is getting ready to compete in her first Paralympic Games.
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Body Of Missing Swimmer Recovered From Hyde Park Pond | CBS Boston
A 19-year-old Boston resident has died after going missing at Turtle Pond. WBZ-TV’s Juli McDonald reports.
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14-Year-Old Summer Mcintosh Will Be Canada’s Youngest Olympic Swimmer
Summer McIntosh, 14, reacts to being named to Canada’s Olympic swim team. She’ll be the youngest member of the team competing at the Tokyo Games.