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An article headed "Single mindedness is golden girl's hallmark" in Wednesday's editions quoted Dr Moira O'Brien as saying: "She…

An article headed "Single mindedness is golden girl's hallmark" in Wednesday's editions quoted Dr Moira O'Brien as saying: "She [Michelle Smith] owes a great deal to her husband, Erik de Bruin, and to the superb Belgian coach who gave her individual attention". This should have read: "She owes a great deal to her husband and coach, Erik de Bruin, who consulted with the Dutch coach of the Belgian swimmer, Deburghgraeve, Olympic gold medallist in the men's 100 metres breaststroke." {CORRECTIONS}