Olympic swimmer's wardrobe malfunction

[sal32]

Originally Posted by Klondike

I'd be interested in a more detailed story as to exactly what went on. A vid would help, but so would an article or something. Great post, and it sure looks like it was a very public moment. I feel for the girl, as it almost appeared that her incident was met with scorn rather than understanding and patience.

Klondike

there's really not much more 'detailed story' to tell.
The back hinge broke just before the race was to begin, and she didn't have time to change into another.
She would have known that rules are rules, and she definitely would have been more horrified at missing the race then having her rear exposed. (If you believe media reports, some European female swimmers couldn't care less who sees them naked, as some after a race change out of their suits before they reach the change rooms)

Which reminds me of another story. At last years Olympics, one of the Aussie female's suit tore minutes before they were about to walk out to the pool. Now you have to remember all these girls would be as nervous as hell in the lead up to a gold medal race.
When she noticed, she started balling her eyes out and was a complete wreck as two or three others(including a guy..may have been her coach or an Aus official) quickly began ripping the torn suit off and squeezing her into another.
Apparently it takes forever to properly fit into these latest suits..anyway she got suited up in time and must have composed herself when she reached the starting blocks, cause she ended up winning the gold

[mrmarco]

Originally Posted by dognheat

Olympic swimmers should do it in the buff anyway! Great post!

i agree
then i would watch

[krashcdm]

Originally Posted by mrmarco

i agree
then i would watch

yes, those techno suits are just getting ridiculous.. have them swim naked, and let's see which one is the real best swimmer (and watch the TV ratings for the Olympics go off the chart!)

[Fango]

Originally Posted by sal32

(If you believe media reports, some European female swimmers couldn't care less who sees them naked, as some after a race change out of their suits before they reach the change rooms)

And there are no pictures of this WHY?!?!?

Fango

[sponguesam]

Originally Posted by sal32

When she noticed, she started balling her eyes out and was a complete wreck as two or three others(including a guy..may have been her coach or an Aus official) quickly began ripping the torn suit off and squeezing her into another.

was she naked in front of every one? I never heard this story -what was her name?

[gco0307]

Originally Posted by sal32

there's really not much more 'detailed story' to tell.
The back hinge broke just before the race was to begin, and she didn't have time to change into another.
She would have known that rules are rules, and she definitely would have been more horrified at missing the race then having her rear exposed. (If you believe media reports, some European female swimmers couldn't care less who sees them naked, as some after a race change out of their suits before they reach the change rooms)

Which reminds me of another story. At last years Olympics, one of the Aussie female's suit tore minutes before they were about to walk out to the pool. Now you have to remember all these girls would be as nervous as hell in the lead up to a gold medal race.
When she noticed, she started balling her eyes out and was a complete wreck as two or three others(including a guy..may have been her coach or an Aus official) quickly began ripping the torn suit off and squeezing her into another.
Apparently it takes forever to properly fit into these latest suits..anyway she got suited up in time and must have composed herself when she reached the starting blocks, cause she ended up winning the gold

Not so sure it was the Olympics as I thought it was wolrd championships and if memory serves me correct it was Petria Thomas (butterfly)



Gaz

[sal32]

Originally Posted by gco0307

Not so sure it was the Olympics as I thought it was wolrd championships and if memory serves me correct it was Petria Thomas (butterfly)

Gaz

no it was the China Olympics,..Petria's may well have been another incident

Originally Posted by sponguesam

was she naked in front of every one? I never heard this story -what was her name?

Jessicah Schipper
It happened in the vicinity of the marshaling area, so it would have been out of the spectators view.
Schipper actually came 3rd, i got confused with Libby Lenton who was having her own pre-nerve issues holding back a vomiting attack...she went on to take gold

[Kaoni]

Originally Posted by Uncle_Bud

ranks right up there with Tonya Harding's ice skating misfortunes 15 years ago..

What happened?

[jay_dubya]

Originally Posted by Kaoni

What happened?

Google Gillooly. (I always wanted to say that)

The first hit will tell you all you want to know. You must be a kid? That incident was world news when it happened. Almost as important and big as Jacko.

[hammaman]

Originally Posted by gco0307

Not so sure it was the Olympics as I thought it was wolrd championships and if memory serves me correct it was Petria Thomas (butterfly)



Gaz

Thank God there are no pics of her ...she would have to be one of the ugliest swimmers ever....