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NZ Sporting History: Anna Simcic
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NZ Sporting History: Anna Simcic


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Published in Sports and Competition on Wednesday, December 18th 2024 at 22:05 GMT by rnz   Print publication without navigation

  • If you were paying attention to Olympic sports in the 90s, you'll have fond memories of swimmer Anna Simcic-Forrest.

The audio segment from RNZ's "Afternoons" program features a discussion with Anna Simcic, a former New Zealand swimming champion, who shares insights into her career and the history of swimming in New Zealand. Simcic, who won a silver medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, talks about her journey from a young swimmer to becoming one of New Zealand's most celebrated athletes. She discusses the evolution of swimming techniques, training methods, and the cultural impact of swimming in New Zealand. Additionally, she reflects on the challenges and triumphs of her competitive years, the support from her family and coaches, and how the sport has changed since her era, providing a rich narrative on the development of swimming as a competitive sport in the country.

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[ https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018969144/nz-sporting-history-anna-simcic ]

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