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17-year-old NZ boy swimmer divorces parents to date 24-year old US gold medalist

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Baron Scicluna, Jul 3, 2011.

  1. Baron Scicluna

    Baron Scicluna Well-Known Member

    A different one for the Poin files:

    A 17-year-old boy swimmer from New Zealand was blocked by his parents from competing in swimming events in the hopes of eventually qualifying for their Olympic team because they did not approve of his relationship with 24-year old U.S. gold medalist Rhi Jeffrey. A judge ruled against the parents.


    http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10736018

    I gotta admit, I found it funny to read the coach's quote about how the kid is swimming faster thanks to the relationship.
     
  2. Deeper_Background

    Deeper_Background Active Member

    yikes, no pictures please
     
  3. cyclingwriter

    cyclingwriter Active Member


    I always wondered what the lead singer from Midnight Oil looked like with hair...now I do.
     
  4. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    Maybe she cleans up well...
     
  5. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    They are a handsome couple:

    [​IMG]
     
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  6. Deeper_Background

    Deeper_Background Active Member

    looks like he's found his beard for the 2012 Olympics in London!
     
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  7. schiezainc

    schiezainc Well-Known Member

    She probably refuses to put out if he doesn't get a PR. Heck, it's rather brilliant if you think about it.
     
  8. micropolitan guy

    micropolitan guy Well-Known Member

    His breaststroke has undoubtedly improved.
     
  9. Blitz

    Blitz Active Member

    Why do we do this?
     
  10. wicked

    wicked Well-Known Member

    Thought they were both male when I first saw the picture. NTTAWWT ...
     
  11. Blitz

    Blitz Active Member

    stupid sophomoric shit
     
  12. Tarheel316

    Tarheel316 Well-Known Member

    Really. Why do we?
     
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