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Australian Olympic official John Coates tells British swimmers to take a bath before swimming

Posted on August 12, 2008, 7:12 pm, by Andrew, under Olympics.

The Guardian is reporting the the rivalry between the UK and Australia is not exactly a ‘clean’ one.

After Rebecca Adlington’s 400m freestyle gold set the tone for Britain in the pool here, John Coates, the head of the Australian Olympic Committee and an International Olympic Committee member since 2001, was asked for his thoughts. “It’s not bad for a country that has no swimming pools and very little soap,” he said.

Well at least it wasn’t the same old ‘Big Gnarly Teeth’ comment that is leveled at most UK residents.

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  • Terry Cunnington

    My comment is that the comments made by Coates towards the English, further demonstrates the deep seated jealousy carried by many Australians, (one can only wonder about his family history.)

    It astonishes me that someone capable of making such a comment, can possibly
    hold the position in the olympic organisation in which he finds himself.

    Australia may indeed be a successful sporting country, but it needs to demonstrate a little grace when losing.

    I do not wish to lower myself to Mr. Coates level, but if i did he could be best described as an ignorant piece of shit. I do apologise for the language used, but was unable to find a more appropriate description.

    Trerry Cunnington.

  • Terry Cunnington

    My comment is that the comments made by Coates towards the English, further demonstrates the deep seated jealousy carried by many Australians, (one can only wonder about his family history.)

    It astonishes me that someone capable of making such a comment, can possibly
    hold the position in the olympic organisation in which he finds himself.

    Australia may indeed be a successful sporting country, but it needs to demonstrate a little grace when losing.

    I do not wish to lower myself to Mr. Coates level, but if i did he could be best described as an ignorant piece of shit. I do apologise for the language used, but was unable to find a more appropriate description.

    Trerry Cunnington.

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