Leisel Jones
Since this story was in the paper i reckon we should have a poll here, heres the link to the story
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21507010-662,00.html

I think they have the names round the wrong way under the picture of the two :D

I think leisel should whatever she feels she wants more, ive never been in that kind of spot so i wouldnt know what to do, im guessing if i knew my relationship was strong, then id go for the gold medal/s.

So what do you think leisel should do?

Long distance relationships don't work. They just don't. I'd wish them all the luck and happiness in the world, but the odds are pretty stacked against. This is obviously why it's even an issue for them, right?

Definatly go for gold.

Leisel would have worked far too hard for so long to let it all slip, and as we know, swimmers usually retire quite early as well, otherwise she might regret it for the rest of her life.

Plus Marty's a footy player, i'm sure he's good to stay loyal for a long distant relationship.... :angel: :P

It seems to be an issue that should'nt really be an issue.
Surely she can have both. Windemar could remain her major coach, she could train in Brisbane 1 week a month. Train the remainder in Melbourne under an assistant or delegate of his.
He still runs and sets her program can receive weekly/daily videos and such.
She does'nt have to this comfront a horrible decision that does'nt need to be made.

That's what I thought as well. She could just as easily train his programs down here and spend times up north every now and then. I know she's an olympian but it (and her coach) shouldn't rule her life completely.

The writer of this article cleverly beats this story up. If you look at the direct quotes there is nothing special there.

No reason why she can't train in Melbourne with a new coach with or without the extra guidance of her current coach. At the end of the day she is an elite athlete and the coaches job at this level so more about training planning and athlete management as well as motivator. Very little technique guidance, so there is no reason why this can't be done from distance.

Maybe someone here could come along and ask her that question at the Werribee President's lunch?

I'm the journalism student here, not you Acker. :rofl

Hey Nicole I heard you got a picture with Leisel at the footy on Sunday, my sister recognised you and told me when she got home.

so where's the photo dude! I rekon she should tell the coach to stick it. How crap are the officials if the swimmers couldnt even attend a function after all the swimming event stuff.. just bcoz of some stupid 'Dual in the Pool' against USA. Did anyone actually watch most of it? The swimmer peoples could have gone but didnt have to drink or stay long. It shouldn't rule their lives.

yer my uncles a head coach at a very successful club here in victoria and he has had words with her bout coming here

Noice photo! Dang shes gorgeous but then again she has a good looking boyf. I predict hot babies if this lasts