To Grant And Lisa, A Girl

Sydney Morning Herald

Thursday June 25, 1987

BRISBANE: The triple Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lisa Kenny gave birth yesterday at Nambour to a baby girl, weighing 4.22 kilograms.

And, according to the proud father, the iron man champion and Olympic bronze medallist, Grant Kenny, little Jaimi Lee has all the signs of a potential swimming champion - large hands and long legs.

Despite early indications that the baby may be a future superfish like her parents, Grant said he and Lisa hoped their first-born would not follow in their footsteps.

"For no reasons other than the fact we know what it's like to do swimming training every day, but whatever she wants to do, will be fine," he said.

Grant flew back to Australia earlier this month from training in Europe.

He will return to Germany in three to four weeks to train for the world Kayak championship in preparation for next year's Olympics in Seoul.

© 1987 Sydney Morning Herald

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