Stephanie Rice, Queensland Cricket, Brisbane Lions Helps 5-year-old Zachary Archer

Australian Olympian swimmer Stephanie Rice is leading from the front for a noble cause. She is leading to help 5-year-old Zachary Archer who becomes the first Australian to receive cutting-edge cord-blood therapy in a US trial.

Five-year-old schoolboy Zachary Archer, who had suffered a stroke aged four months will travel to North Carolina’s Duke University in September for the ground-breaking treatment.

If successful, the cord-blood therapy will reduce muscle spasticity in Zachary’s right side caused by cerebral palsy and ease epileptic seizures.

Rice has donated a signed Australian tracksuit as the Archer family muster items to be pitched at a fundraiser for Zachary. Organisations such as Queensland Cricket and the Brisbane Lions, along with a variety of local businesses, including Stefan Hair and Westfield, have contributed to the school disco fundraiser at StDympna’s Primary School in Aspley on September 3.

But the medical treatment is expensive, with the Archer family not expecting to see any change from $40,000.
To donate, phone Mr Archer on 0403698866.

Image Courtesy: Northside-chronicle.whereilive.com.au

Stephanie Rice Dating Nick D'Arcy?

Stephanie Rice has been dating fellow swimmer Nick D'Arcy for six months, it has been claimed.

The 21-year-old Australian Olympic gold medallist, who has previously dated swimmer Eamon Sullivan and been romantically linked to sports stars Michael Phelps and David Williams, was rumoured to be seeing D'Arcy after they were seen attending a friend's 21st birthday party together.

A friend of Rice told The Sunday Telegraph: "Steph and Nick have been spending a lot of time together. It's been going on for at least six months."

News Courtesy: Digitalspy.co.uk

Aimee Watkins, Stephanie Rice Rated World's Sexiest Sportswoman

Lindsay Vonn (Skier), Stephanie Rice (Swimmer), Nicole Vaidisova (Tennis), Aimee Watkins (Cricketer)
New Zealand women's cricket captain Aimee Watkins has been rated among the world's 64 hottest female athletes alongside American skier Lindsay Vonn, Aussie swimmer Stephanie Rice and Czech tennis player Nicole Vaidisova.


27-year-old Watkins admitted the ratings by Yahoo!Xtra came as surprise, as she does not consider herself as one of the world's sexiest sportswomen.

"I didn't know anything about it," Watkins said. "I've seen it now. Mum gave me a call and she was pretty excited and told me to go on and have a look. Since then I've had a bit of stick but, oh well. It's all a bit foreign to me."


Sports editor of Yahoo!Xtra, Mike Kilpatrick, the main driving force behind the idea of finding the sexiest sportswoman, said he had been following Aimee Watkins' career since he was at university and she seemed like a natural choice for the top 64.

"We equally appreciate field talent as much as their looks," he said. "I consider Aimee one of the foremost talents in women's cricket.


News Courtesy: Stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket

Stephanie Rice Celebrates Her 21st Birthday

Swimming glamour girl and Olympic star Stephanie Rice stepped out to celebrate her 21st birthday, almost three months to the day after her actual birthday.

Rice postponed festivities because of the world champ meet in Rome in July.

Wearing a dazzling, floor-length, silver-sequined Rachel Gilbert dress and a diamante-studded silver-chain headpiece, Rice blew out the candles on an elaborate one metre-high, casino-themed cake at the lavish bash in Queensland.

About 150 family and friends joined Rice for the 1920s-themed cocktail party, with the yacht draped in velvet and feathers, lit by chandeliers.

A stretch Hummer took Rice and friends to the party from the Marriott Hotel.


News and Image Courtesy: Dailytelegraph.com.au

Stephanie Rice Strips for WHO Magazine

Swim sensation Australia's Stephanie Rice stripped off for Who Magazine's body issue. Rice has been featured alongside pregnant Toni Pearen and Natalie Bassingthwaighte.

Image Courtesy: News.com.au

Caution: Stephanie Rice, Manly Sea Eagles & Melbourne Storm Are Coming

Climbing a mountain the first time can be tough but as Stephanie Rice is finding out, it is even tougher the second time round when your motivation isn't what it was. After winning three gold medals, the golden girl of the Beijing Olympics let her hair down – partying as if it was an Olympic sport. She has just resumed training but is finding it's even harder when you switch from the hunter to the hunted.

The Manly Sea Eagles are in the same boat. Last year's NRL rugby champions will be up against it to defend their title. No one has successfully defended their NRL rugby league title since Brisbane did it in 1992-93.

Once again the Melbourne Storm should be one of the teams to fear in the NRL league. They have sat on top of the NRL ladder for most of the last three years. NRL results just haven't gone their way when it mattered most. They will be looking to be the first team since the Parramatta one of 1981-84 to make four successive grand finals.

Stephanie Rice Training at Kawana Aquatic Centre

Swimming golden girl Australia's Stephanie Rice says she'll use a week long training camp on the Sunshine Coast as a springboard for her World Titles campaign.

speaking to the media briefly at Kawana Aquatic Centre – where she's training under coach Michael Bohl as part of a 16 strong squad – the World Swimmer of the Year said she was confident of being fit for the Australian titles in Sydney in March.

"I'm definitely picking up fitness and really enjoying being back," Stephanie said.

News Source: http://www.thedaily.com.au
Image Courtesy: Nicholas Falconer of Thedaily.com.au

Stephanie Rice Still Partying On At Kenrick Monk's 21st Birthday Party

Stephanie Rice At Kenrick Monk's 21st Birthday Party - Pictures

Stephanie Rice and Nick D'Arcy were reportedly out of control at fellow swimmer Kenrick Monk's 21st birthday party at The Eastern in Bondi Junction.

A guest at the invite-only do at the birthday bash, who did not wish to be named, said the merry mermaid was the life of the party and had to be carried out of the venue.

"She was intoxicated, but really nice and she looked amazing," says our source, who chatted at length to Rice.

News and Image Courtesy: http://www.news.com.au

Stephanie Rice and Paris Hilton At New Year's Eve

Stephanie Rice and Paris Hilton at Sydney's Kings Cross

Stephanie Rice and Paris Hilton wore frocks that looked almost the same at New Years Party Eve in Sydney's Kings Cross. Stephanie Rice wore a silver frock that looked quite similar to vintage Versace dress worn by Paris Hilton.

Hilton arriaved at 11 pm and left the party just after 1am.

You are looking georgeous Stephanie!..Happy New Year to you.

Image Courtesy: http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24863581-5012974,00.html

Stephanie Rice- The Pool Queen

My Fav - Stephanie Rice - Australian Swimming Sensation

Name : Stephanie Lora Rice

Parents: Warren Rice and Raelene Clark

D.O.B.: June 17, 1988

Hometown: Brisbane, Australia

Height: 5'9"

High School: Clayfield College in Brisbane, Queensland

Profession: Swimming

Trainer: Michael Bohl from the St Peters Western Swimming Club

Achievements: World Record holder in the 200 m and 400 m individual medley. Three gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Swimming World Magazine named her as Female World Swimmer of the Year.


Stephanie Rice in 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics :

Gold Medal in 200m individual medley.
Gold Medal in 400m individual medley.
Gold Medal in 4x200m freestyle relay.

Stephanie Rice in 2007 Melbourne World Championships :

Bronze Medal in 200m individual medley.
Bronze Medal in 400m individual medley.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Stephanie Rice and to All my Blog Readers!

Have a Gala Time!


The above flash work is courtesy of Mr. Indrajit Sarkar

Where will Stephanie Rice be Partying This New Year's Eve?

Where will Stephanie Rice Partying This News Year's Eve?

Guess where and with whom my fav and pool queen Stephanie Rice will partying this New Years Eve?

Hmmm..guessed wrong...no no..not with me... :)

Stephanie Rice has plans to welcome in the new year partying with heiress Paris Hilton.

It is understood that Rice, who this month stripped down to shoot her latest campaign for Davenport underwear, has taken up an invitation to attend the celebrity party where Hilton will appear at Trademark in Sydney's Kings Cross.

The Olympic swimming sensation is to take in the celebrity heavy party with two girlfriends, fellow swimmers Meagan Nay and Bronte Barrett.


Please Stephanie ....please invite me too!


Image Courtesy: http://www.zimbio.com/pictures

Stephanie Rice's Used Napkin At eBay.com

At The Age Sports Performer of the Year awards, Stephanie Rice handed over her napkin and signed it for authenticity.

Log on to http://www.ebay.com.au, type: "Stephanie Rice's napkin" into the search window and bid like there's no tomorrow.

The auction will end at 4pm sharp this Thursday, all proceeds to the Catherine Freeman Foundation.

Image Courtesy: http://www.theage.com.au