Friday, April 16, 2010

Duel in the Pool for Spinal Muscular Atrophy



The scene was set. The venue…Yeronga Pool. 4BC host Peter Dick vs. dual Olympic swimming champion Susie O’Neill. Peter went into the race confident. A freshly waxed back and a handful of training sessions with co-host and former Paralympic swimmer Karni Liddell, should have seen him crowned champion. But that wasn’t to be. Steely eyed and determined to touch first, Madam Butterfly was composed and quiet on pool deck. Peter was quick of the start but the power and determination of the former Olympian meant he was doomed! He was still in front at the 50metre mark but a break was deserved after taking in a lung full of water at the wall. Susie was not far behind and turned in fantastic style to meet Peter neck and neck. With Peter struggling to stay afloat, Susie cruised past in the stroke that made her famous. From thereon in, it was a case of child’s play as Susie employed mind games and foxed past Peter. Susie cruised in to touch the wall well in front, but Peter continued in a gallant effort to finish the race.

With a turnout in the hundreds, 4BC and in particular Karni Liddell, have raised some much needed awareness and funds for Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Duchene’s Muscular Dystrophy. If you didn’t make it to the pool and want to help out this great cause, visit Muscular Dystrophy QLD at www.mdqld.org.au or check out www.karniliddell.com

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