Australia’s Rice Has Surgery Before Olympics
July 2, 2008 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Sports Rumors
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It has been revealed that Australian swimmer, Stephanie Rice, underwent a secret surgery last Wednesday to remove a nodule from her esophagus (it was causing chronic indigestion). It’s a bit of a risk, with just weeks remaining before the opening ceremonies at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
Her coach, Michael Bohl, broke the news yesterday – the same day her world record was broken (by 0.34 seconds) by American rival, Katie Hoff.
Rice was back to training the next day (I think that’s a bit foolish but these athletes don’t become the best by mistake). With Rice and Hoff clocking similar times, the women’s swimming competitions should be really exciting!
