The Glen Innes Redfins have a special guest coming to town to put them through their paces for a clinic on Saturday.
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Nine-time Olympic gold medallist Leisel Jones will be at the Glen Innes Aquatic Centre from 9am to 12pm giving 82 young swimmers from around the region a special insight into what it takes to be the best in the world.
Glen Innes Redfins coach Charlie McShane said club members are "very excited" to be mentored by Jones.
"It is very rare you get someone with nine Olympic medals coming to our pool," he said.
"She's still the fastest breast-stroker the country has ever produced.
"She still holds the record.
"She's something special.
"I used to race her, she was 14 and I used to race her, I was 18 and she would still kick my arse."
Ellen Dunger
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Am currently involved in endurance horse riding and racing. Always happy to hear news and tips. Contact me via email: ellen.dunger@austcommunitymedia.com.au or phone/ text 0438 259 985 www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Am currently involved in endurance horse riding and racing. Always happy to hear news and tips. Contact me via email: ellen.dunger@austcommunitymedia.com.au or phone/ text 0438 259 985 www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
