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1st July 2008

Australian swimming legend Dawn Fraser is going for a new world record when she swims competitively this October, for the first time in over 20 years. Competing at the Alice Springs Masters Games, Ms Fraser was motivated to get back in the pool after seeing her Games record broken in 2006.

“I’m confident I’ll be able to break the Games record, and possibly even the national record. The real icing on the cake would be to break the world record, but I won’t know if that will be achievable for me until I get a few more weeks into my training,” Ms Fraser said.

It’s not all about breaking records, though. Ms Fraser is concerned about recent reports indicating Australia is now the most obese country in the world. With well over half the population being deemed overweight or obese, most commonly amongst the 55+ age group, Ms Fraser wanted to embrace the opportunity to demonstrate it’s not too late.

“I’m worried that many older Australians are cutting their lives short by avoiding physical activity. Lack of exercise is a major contributor to so many health problems in older Australians. I hope that by competing again, I’ll be able to inspire some mature-aged Australians to realise that it’s not too late to start exercising, and just give it a go.

“A great event that really encourages the ‘give it a go’ attitude is the Alice Springs Masters Games, of which I’ve been Games Patron since 1986. There’s no better place to make my re-entry into the pool than in a friendly environment with thousands of competitors my age,” Ms Fraser said.

Dawn Fraser will be competing in the 50m Freestyle at the Alice Springs Masters Games. Her event will be held on Sunday 11 October 2008.

Interviews: To arrange an interview with Dawn Fraser please use contact details listed below.

Links:
Alice Springs Masters Games
www.alicespringsmasters.nt.gov.au

Health Insite – Obesity
www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/obesity#page_content

4102.0 - ABS Australian Social Trends 2007: Overweight & Obesity
www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/4DE3C28315518DCECA25732C002074E4?opendocument
   
For further information contact:
Aimee Cadan    Media & Marketing ASMG     0400 277 244
Judith Dixon    Games Manager        0428 104 515


 
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The Gapview Hotel at 123 Gap Road have a large campground available for anyone seeking accommodation for the Alice Springs Masters Games.

The campground facilities include mens and ladies toilet/shower block and large laundry.  Lunch and Dinner is available 7 days per week.

Enquiries:  Ph. 08 89526578 or email
rloechel@gapviewhotel.com.au.  Postal Address: P.O Box 3945 Alice Springs NT 0871.

Two bedrooms with queen beds are available in a home close to town, with a BBQ area. For details, call Deb on (08) 8955 5180.

1 Bedroom with double bed available to a single lady or a couple. For details, call Fom on (08) 8955 1112.

Two downstairs queen size bedrooms with living area and bathroom are availale in a home backing on to the Golf Course, quiet area with off street parking, access to swimming pool/ bbq entertainment area.  For details call Bruce on 08 8952 9923.

4 Bedroom, furnished house with pool and outside entertainment area.  Close to town and most sporting venues.  For more details contact Debbie on 0417 204 279.

1 Bedroom available in a home close to town and most sporting venues.  For more details contact Jodi on 0407 981 410.

5+ bedrooms are available in a home about 10 minutes drive from the centre of town.  Perfect for a team.  Need own transport.  For more details contact Alison on (08) 8953 6285 and leave a message.

4 Bedroom furnished house available close to town and most sporting venues.  Perfect for a team.  Contact Greg or Trish on 08 89536058  or 0458 422 001 or 0405 221 086l for more details.



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