Tag: James Magnussen

Russell Crowe calls James Magnussen during Fitzy and Wippa chat

Sep 13, 2012

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The Missile was midway through talking about his Canterbury Bulldogs when Wippa had to mysteriously disappear. Then shortly after Russell Crowe called up to talk to the Olympic swim star about the Rabbitohs, riding horses and that golden Oscar he won. Via the17thman
Aussie WMD relay bonding session ’caused havoc’ just days before London 2012

Sep 1, 2012

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According to FoxSports, Australia’s much-hyped 4×100 hopefuls – including Olympic rookies James Magnussen, James Roberts and Cameron McEvoy – went out on a mates’ date to watch the latest Batman movie at a cinema, but it turned into a dark night of their own, creating havoc when they returned to the luxury hotel. Prank calls…
London 2012 Olympics Swimming Men’s 100 freestyle final – Adrian wins gold

Aug 28, 2012

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Highlights from the Aquatics Centre at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Swimming Men’s 100m Freestyle Final – Gold: Nathan Adrian (United States) – Silver: James Magnussen (Australia) – Bronze: Brent Hayden (Canada).
Alex Popov says “Magnussen doesn’t have it”

Aug 8, 2012

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Ouch, “Magnussen doesn’t have it. Four-time Olympic gold medallist Alexander Popov questions whether James Magnussen has what it takes to deliver on the biggest of stages.” Read Courier Mail via the17thman Here is Magnussen himself admitting to this, again Courier Mail via the17thman
London 2012 day 6 finals: Phelps beats the curse of the three-peat

Aug 2, 2012

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At last it went, after both Phelps and Kitajima had tried twice, and others before that, Phelps tonight became first male swimmer ever to win the same individual event at three Olympic Games. Gold to Phelps and the US in the men’s 200 IM, 1:54.27 ahead of Ryan Lochte in 1:54.90 and Laszlo Cseh (HUN)…
London 2012 day 5 finals: Gyurta and Soni set 200 breast world records

Aug 1, 2012

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Another exciting day at the London Aquatics Centre, with both men and women setting records, the supersuits beginning to seem irrelevant now. Hungary’s Dani Gyurta set a new world record in the men’s 200 breaststroke, clocking 2:07.28 with Michael Jamieson (GBR) 2nd in 2:07.43 and Ryo Tateishi (JPN) 3rd in 2:08.29. Rebecca Soni set a…
London 2012 day 4 finals: Michael Phelps is the greatest Olympian in history

Jul 31, 2012

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Another historic day at the London 2012 Olympics, Michael Phelps winning his 15th Olympic gold medal and 19 medals in total, becoming the most decorated Olympian ever. This after demonstrating true statesmanship at the 200 butterfly ceremony, applauding South Africa’s Chad Le Clos for out-touching him from what could have been his historic 3rd individual…
Magnussen shattered after the 4×100 flop

Jul 31, 2012

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The talk of the Australian team at the Olympics has been all about ‘The Missile’ that failed to fire, with James Magnussen shattered after his poor start. This video unfortunately posted a bit late, so that they are looking forward to Seebohm’s gold.
London 2012 day 4 prelims: Aussie arsenal firing again

Jul 31, 2012

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On this fourth day of London 2012 Olympic swimming preliminaries, James “the Missile” Magnussen found form again, placing 4th and 48.38 in the men’s 100 freestyle with USA swimmer Nathan Adrian fastest in 48.19, South Africa’s Gideon Louw in 48.28 and the Netherlands Sebastiaan Verschuren 3rd in 48.37, James “The Rocket” Roberts also qualifying for…