Grant Hackett takes plunge with Melbourne girl
GRANT Hackett has started 2005 with a new goal, a new girl and a “pressure’s off” attitude.
The 24-year-old Olympic gold medallist, who appeared for a heat swim on day three of the Queensland championships yesterday, showed off a new girlfriend, singer Candice Alley, 22.
Swimming’s golden boy and the blonde Melbourne beauty have been an item since Hackett saw her perform at the Telstra Swimmer of the Year Awards in Melbourne on November 29.
A single Hackett vowed back in August 2004 that his first priority, after the Olympics, was to find a girlfriend.
It appears that goal has now been achieved, as the pair shared a kiss before Hackett trained.
Alley spent the afternoon talking to Denis Cotterell — Hackett’s long-time coach.
After a gruelling Olympic campaign, the world and Olympic 1500m champion said he had a much more carefree attitude towards this year’s swimming schedule.
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