Let’s learn from the Olympics debacle
Sunday News 5 August 2012 There is no grief like the grief that does not speak, said Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the most popular American poet in the 19th century. Zimbabweans are crestfallen following the departure from the Olympic Games of their medal hopeful, swimmer Kirsty Coventry. Coventry ended her stay at the Olympics after she
So near yet so far, thank you Kirsty Coventry
Zimeye By Clement Moyo 4 August 2012 Zimbabwe’s “Golden†girl Kirsty Coventry has ended her quest for a medal in the 2012 Olympics as she finished sixth in the 200 meter backstroke finals in London, Friday. Kirsty Coventry, the 2008 Beijing Olympic defending champion, and two-time Gold Medalist, had re-ignited the nation’s hopes for a medal
Kirsty Coventry exits Olympics
The Sunday News 4 August 2012 HOPES for yet another Olympic gold medal for Zimbabwe were shattered when Kirsty Coventry came sixth in the 200 metres backstroke finals at the London Olympics last Friday night. Coventry, who had won the gold at the lat two Olympics, and had held the world record in the event
Editorial Comment: Let’s learn from the Olympics debacle
The Sunday Times 4 August 2012 THERE is no grief like the grief that does not speak, said Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the most popular American poet in the 19th century. Zimbabweans are crestfallen following the departure from the Olympic Games of their medal hopeful, swimmer Kirsty Coventry. Coventry ended her stay at the Olympics after
Kirsty Coventry reaches 200m backstroke final
Nehanda Radio 2 August 2012 Zimbabwe swimming sensation, Kirsty Coventry, qualified for the Women’s 200 metres Backstroke finals at the London Olympics after finishing second in Heat 2 of the semi-finals on Thursday in the evening. Coventry, who finished in 2 minutes 08:32 seconds, however, qualified with the 6th best time. Having qualified for the
Higher education in crisis
The Financial Gazette By Tabitha Mutenga 1 August 2012 Zimbabwe’s higher education is in shambles. The country’s education system has not been immune to the tense political situation and harsh socio-economic conditions that prevailed for over a decade. The once revered education system is now a shadow of its former self. Many schools and institutions
Coventry still on the hunt for 8th Olympic medal
SW Radio Africa By Tichaona Sibanda 1 August 2012 Kirsty Coventry finished a disappointing sixth in the final of the 200-metre individual medley at the London 2012 games on Tuesday night. However, the country’ swimming superstar still has a chance to grab the elusive 8th Olympic medal when she takes part in her strongest race,
We failed Kirsty: Coltart
New Zimbabwe By Violet Gonda 1 August 2012 Sports Minister David Coltart says Kirsty Coventry has done surprisingly well and overcame incredible odds including lack of financial support and injuries to reach the finals of the London Olympic games. This after Zimbabwe’s swimming sensation’s disappointing show Tuesday where she finished sixth in the final of
Rower Thornycroft out of medal hunt
NewsDay 1 August 2012 Female rower Micheen Thornycroft failed to advance to the semi-finals Group A/B of the women’s singles sculls yesterday after finishing fourth in the quarter-finals at the 2012 London Olympic Games. The 25-year-old Thornycroft finished in a time of 7:56.66 behind China’s 36 year old Xiuyun Zhang who finished first in a
When David met Kirsty in London
Education, Sport and Culture Minister Senator David Coltart seen here in London for the 2012 Olympics with Zimbabwean swimming legend Kirsty Coventry.