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Leisel Marie Jones, OAM (born 30 August 1985) is an Australian former competition swimmer and Olympic gold medallist. A participant in the 2000 Summer Olympics – at just 15 years old – and 2004 Summer Olympics , she was part of gold-medal-winning Australian team in the women's 4×100-metre medley relay at the Athens Games in 2004 and a gold ...
Australian Icon, Leisel Jones, OAM is regarded as one of the world’s greatest ever female swimmers, winning seven World Championships titles, nine Olympic medals, 10 Commonwealth Games gold medals, 14 individual world records and 23 National titles.
Nov 29, 2023 · Aussie swimming icon Leisel Jones has separated from husband Damon Martin. The Olympic legend on Tuesday confirmed the marriage breakdown after a relationship of more than seven years.
Leisel Jones - Hall Of Fame Swimmer. As a ten-year old Brisbane school girl, Leisel Jones watched Samantha Riley win the bronze medal in the 100m breaststroke at the 1996 Olympic Games in...
About LJ. Hi, I’m Leisel Jones. Before I go any further, I should probably clear up a rumour that’s been circulating for years. Yes, I did take contraband into Sydney’s Olympic Village. But in my defence, I was only 15 and McDonald’s cookies remain a particularly underrated menu item.
Leisel Jones OAM was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2015 as an Athlete Member for her contribution to the sport of swimming. Jones earned the nickname “Lethal Leisel” as she became one of the most successful Australian female swimmers of all time and the first to compete at four Olympic Games.
Leisel Jones ended a long, sometimes tormented journey when she won the 100 metres breaststroke at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. It was a journey that lasted eight years, since she burst into the international spotlight, aged 14, at the Sydney Olympics.
Athlete Olympic Results Content. Visit Leisel JONES profile and read the full biography, watch videos and read all the latest news. Click here for more.
Profile. More. Videos. 04:32. World Record & two Gold medals back-to-back | Leisel Jones |… News. World Record Progression | Women's 4 x 100m Medley Relay. First appearing at the 1973 FINA World Championships, the women’s 4x100 metre medley relay is an event staple. Leisel JONES's profile, latest news and more.
Leisel Jones OAM (b. 1985) is the first Australian swimmer to have competed at four Olympic Games and is one of world swimming's greatest ever breaststroke competitors. Born in the Northern Territory and raised in Brisbane, she was only fifteen when she won two silver medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
