What does Stephanie Rice do?
Yes, Stephanie retired from being a competitive swimmer in 2014. She’s still very active in sports though – she’s a private coach in LA, and a TV anchor and host for the Premier Kabaddi League for Star Sports India.
How many Olympics did Stephanie Rice compete in?
Stephanie Rice is a triple Olympic gold medallist and five-time world record holder who dominated the 200 and 400 individual medley (IM) events. Rice was just the seventh Australian Athlete to win three Olympic gold medals at a single Olympic Games when she competed at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Can Stephanie Rice sing?
In May 2017, she finished in the top 11 of The Voice Season 12 and has since gone on to further her career as a professional singer-songwriter and musician. Rice’s first foray into music began at the early age of five when she was asked if she’d like to learn how to play the piano.
Why is Stephanie Rice famous?
At the age of 20, Stephanie Rice thrust herself into legendary company when she won three gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Only six others have managed such a treble at a single Olympics: runner Betty Cuthbert and swimmers Murray Rose, Shane Gould, Ian Thorpe, Petria Thomas and Jodie Henry.
Where did Stephanie Rice go to school?
Clayfield CollegeQueensland Academy of Sport
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Why did Stephanie Rice retire?
THREE-TIME Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice has announced her retirement from swimming. The injury-plagued 25-year-old, who has not competed since an unsuccessful 2012 London Games, has had three shoulder operations.
When did Stephanie Rice retire?
9 April 2014
Stephanie Louise Rice, OAM (born 17 June 1988) is an Australian former competitive swimmer. She won three gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia on 26 January 2009. On 9 April 2014, she confirmed her retirement.
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Why did Steph Rice retire?
Rice won three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, breaking three world records in the process. However her career was cut short by three shoulder surgeries and she was forced to step away from the sport in 2014.