Jan 04, 2011 australian swimming icon and olympic gold medallist, leisel jones has enlisted the help of the minions, as seen in despicable me, to provide some easytofollow tips for water safety. A participant in the 2000 summer olympics at just 15 years old and 2004 summer olympics, she was part of gold medal winning australian team in the womens 4. Leisel jones retired from swimming in 2012 as the winner of three olympic gold medals, and many commonwealth and world championship medals. The swimmer also spoke about how she previously found it. She has written for the daily telegraph, the couriermail, the big issue and more. Body lengths, by leisel jones crossing the line sport. She was a commentator at the 2014 commonwealth games, and in 2015 was inducted into the sports hall of fame. Body lengths by leisel jones, felicity mclean black inc books. For the first time, leisel candidly describes what it. New world record for leisel jones from universal sports by sportsnetwork.
Australian olympic swimming great leisel jones has released a. Olympic swimmer leisel jones and partner damon martin i think you just have to be yourself, and have the most positive attitude you can, she said at the time. Sep 23, 2015 body lengths is the inspiring story of an australian sporting hero, told with humour, optimism and style. Body lengths is the inspiring story of an australian sporting hero, told with humour, optimism and style. Leisel bonnke currently has 2 free galleries, with a total of 32 nude photos in her model section here at erotic beauties, and her galleries has been viewed over 230,514 times.
Jones, 26, one of the best swimmers in australian history, will be competing in her fourth olympics. Official profile of olympic athlete leisel jones born 30 aug 1985, including games, medals, results, photos, videos and news. Leisel jones is rightly regarded as one of the greatest breaststrokers ever. Australian swimming icon and olympic gold medallist, leisel jones has enlisted the help of the minions, as seen in despicable me, to provide some easytofollow tips for water safety. However, leisel finished her career on a high by winning a silver medal in an event which she holds close to her heart, the 4x100m medley relay. I nearly died twice with depression and i also in the past wanted to end it. Unlock the danish art of coziness and happiness by b. Jan 18, 2016 but not for retired swimmer leisel jones. Sep 09, 2016 behind the scenes with olympianauthor leisel jones on her audiobook recording of body lengths which won an abia book longlist award under the category small publishers adult book of the year. Leisel jones was born on august 30, 1985 in katherine, northern territory, australia as leisel marie jones. Leisel jones is an australian swimmer who competed in four olympic games between 20002012. Oct 05, 2015 retired swimmer leisel jones recalled extreme dieting, depression and suicidal thoughts in her new cowritten biography, according to excerpts in australian media.
Longlisted, 2016 australian book industry awards there were times when it wasnt easy for leisel, but she came through as one of the greatest swimmers of all time. Dec 16, 2015 i recently read body lengths by australian olympic gold medalist, leisel jones, and loved it. In it she shares her story as an australian sporting hero, told with humour, optimism and style. She has won olympic gold, silver and bronze medals and is the holder of the 100m and 200m breaststroke records. Show notes your host was mia freedman with thanks to leisel jones. Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter.
Aussie leisel jones releases book on her battle with depression. Leisel jones claims cruel behaviour was behind her fallout with former best friend stephanie rice olympian leisel jones penned an emotional memoir titled. Megan quann jendrick leisel jones 2000 sydney olympics 100m breaststroke. Leisel jones says shes indifferent over her fathers death. I thought that body lengths by leisel jones was a fantastic book. Leisel marie jones, oam born 30 august 1985 is an australian former competition swimmer and olympic gold medallist. Aussie leisel jones releases book on her battle with depression nowretired australian breaststroking champion, leisel jones, shares stories of how she battled depression, thoughts of suicide. Nov 21, 2015 the world of champion swimming laid bare. Media in category leisel jones the following 33 files are in this category, out of 33 total. It highlighted all different views, aspects and thoughts about the olympics and how far people go to achieve their goals and win gold. Olympic swimmer leisel jones s dive into depression leisel jones thought she had it all after snaring gold at the 2008 beijing olympics. But, despite the highs of her swimming stardom, she suffered, like thorpe, from depression, and at.
Apr 03, 2017 leisel jones is rightly regarded as one of the greatest breaststrokers ever. Olympic star leisel jones and partner damon martin are. Former olympian leisel jones is engaged to damon martin. At just fifteen, she won two silver medals at the sydney olympic games in 2000. Leisel jones claims cruel behaviour was behind her fallout with former best friend stephanie rice olympian leisel jones. Olympic gold medalist leisel jones discusses her super smart. Her memoir tells the story of a young girl with big dreams growing up in a small town in queensland who fulfils her dream of winning olympic gold. So much so that i had to track her down on instagram and double tap all of her pictures until she acknowledged my existence. Congratulations leisel jones on winning a gold medal in life. Olympic gold medalist leisel jones discusses her super. Former olympic swimmer leisel jones has announced that she is engaged to businessman damon martin. Body lengths by leisel jones 9781863959155 booktopia.
Since retiring from the pool in 2012, leisel has relived her swimming career in a candid new book titled body lengths. But jones also takes aim at other highprofile members of the. Leisel jones m, 40 sellersville, pa background report. Leisel jones wiki, height, age, net worth, family 2019. Olympic gold medalist leisel jones has opened up about her blossoming relationship with her super smart business manager boyfriend. Leisel jones is ranked as one of australias greatest sportswomen and easily the greatest ever female breaststroker. Just need a minute to try every see 1,005 photos and videos on their profile. For sport lovers, leisel jones needs no introduction. As a ten yearold brisbane school girl, she watched samantha riley win the bronze medal in the 100m breaststroke at the 1996 olympic games in atlanta. To me, leisel was a hero, starting her first olympics at 14. Leisel jones project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Leisel jones author retired from swimming in 2012 as the winner of three olympic gold medals, and many commonwealth and world championship medals. Felicity mclean author is the author of several books. Body lengths by leisel jones, felicity mclean black inc.
Thankfully, she liked the abundance of baby and dog pictures i posted and agreed to answer some. Body lengths exposes some of the darker aspects of competitive sport, but what stuck with us was jones courage to speak her truth as well as her disarming humility and passion. Discover book depositorys huge selection of leisel jones books online. Body lengths by leisel jones overdrive rakuten overdrive. Leisel jones says shes indifferent over fathers death. Leisel marie jones oam born 30 august 1985 is an australian former competition swimmer and olympic gold medallist. Leisel has 779 books on goodreads, and is currently reading the hazel wood by melissa albert, hygge. In her book body lengths, jones bravely describes life in the spotlight, revealing the.
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Aussie leisel jones releases book on her battle with. Leisel jones talks about fallout with stephanie rice at. Leisel jones is one of australias most successful swimmers and the first swimmer to reach four olympic games, where she won nine olympic medals. Despicable me and leisel jones swim safety video youtube. Body lengths from the moment i am born, i am like noone else around me. Leisel jones talks about fallout with stephanie rice at 2012. Hot bikini body and hairstyle pics on newest tv shows movies. Leisel jones wiki 2019, height, age, net worth 2019, weight, family find facts and details about leisel jones on. May 05, 2016 olympic gold medalist leisel jones has opened up about her blossoming relationship with her super smart business manager boyfriend. Why newlywed leisel jones joined the delayed honeymoon. Retired swimmer leisel jones recalled extreme dieting, depression and suicidal thoughts in her new cowritten biography, according to excerpts in australian media. Sep 26, 2015 i thought that body lengths by leisel jones was a fantastic book.
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