It's tough to remind yourself that at 20-years-old, U.S. Olympic swimmer and Great Falls, Va. native Kate Ziegler can't even drink alcohol. Which may soften the burden of the abysmal showing she had in the 400 free final.
Nevertheless, the media loves to exploit every ounce of a possible young, attractive potential marketing star. So every aspect of her personality and her being are exposed.
How does Ziegler feel on religion? You would think they would at least try to spell her named right.
What does Ziegler do to workout? "At least once a week or so, work at an intensity that is hard to sustain for more than a few minutes." Riveting.
What's next? How Ziegler does a beer bong? Oh, wait.
Showing posts with label Kate Ziegler. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kate Ziegler. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
7 A.M. — Ziegler Falls Short in First Event
Washington Post on Ziegler's 400 free: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/10/AR2008081001053.html
She has an excuse to be nervous. She's only 20, an ungodly amount of miles away from her home and the United States (a convenient 12 hours to be exact) and swimming in the Olympics. But she also wasn't anywhere near a factor as Hoff got edged at the last second by an English swimmer that everyone will forget.
The Great Falls, Va.-native has some time to relax before the 800 free (her signature event). But if her first race was any indication, she's going to have to erase the nerves and get more focused. This side of the pond is rooting for her.
She has an excuse to be nervous. She's only 20, an ungodly amount of miles away from her home and the United States (a convenient 12 hours to be exact) and swimming in the Olympics. But she also wasn't anywhere near a factor as Hoff got edged at the last second by an English swimmer that everyone will forget.
The Great Falls, Va.-native has some time to relax before the 800 free (her signature event). But if her first race was any indication, she's going to have to erase the nerves and get more focused. This side of the pond is rooting for her.
Friday, August 8, 2008
7 A.M. — Ziegler Ready For Olympics
Washington Post on Kate Ziegler's Olympic Hopes: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/07/AR2008080703038.html?nav=rss_sports
We're still not sure what we think of the Examiner's characature of the 20-year-old former Bishop O'Connell swimmer, but at least she's ready for the Olympics, according to some mystery Post writer without a byline. Whohoo. Seriously, the Post sends at least four writers out to Beijing for an ungodly amount of money, all the while claiming they are bankrupt. So what do they do? They scoop up a local athlete story from "News Services and Staff Reports." Are you kidding me? Make someone do their job.
I digress. At least the hard-hitting copy states the obvious: "Ziegler is now training for the Olympics as hard as any athlete." If she wants to win, I would hope so.
Just because you're working so hard Kate, Metro Mayhem will be rooting for you. And for a Post byline.
We're still not sure what we think of the Examiner's characature of the 20-year-old former Bishop O'Connell swimmer, but at least she's ready for the Olympics, according to some mystery Post writer without a byline. Whohoo. Seriously, the Post sends at least four writers out to Beijing for an ungodly amount of money, all the while claiming they are bankrupt. So what do they do? They scoop up a local athlete story from "News Services and Staff Reports." Are you kidding me? Make someone do their job.
I digress. At least the hard-hitting copy states the obvious: "Ziegler is now training for the Olympics as hard as any athlete." If she wants to win, I would hope so.
Just because you're working so hard Kate, Metro Mayhem will be rooting for you. And for a Post byline.
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