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Stephanie Rice: learn 26 fun facts about the retired Australian swimmer and gold medalist.

Ten years ago, Stephanie Rice was one of the most well-known competitive swimmers in the world. After her stunning performance in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she earned three gold medals and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia.

She had a stellar career before she retired from the sport and dived right into the world of presenting. But in between, she’s had quite the reputation as a glamorous party girl and model, juggling a professional attitude in the water with her tumultuous dating life.

In this article, we’re going to dive into all the juicy inside information on Stephanie’s life! Find out how old she is now, who she’s dating, what she’s been up to since the Olympics, and where you can learn more about her private swimming program. While the media has called her an Olympic glamazon, we think she’s definitely more than just a pretty face!

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What Age Is Stephanie Rice?

Stephanie’s date of birth is June 17, 1988, so she’s currently 30 years old.

What Is Stephanie Rice’s Real Name?

Stephanie’s real name is Stephanie Louise Rice.

How Tall Is Stephanie Rice?

Stephanie Rice’s height is 5 feet 9 inches, or 1.76m!

Where Was Stephanie Rice Born?

Stephanie was born in Brisbane, Queensland.

Where Does Stephanie Rice Live?

Stephanie Rice lives in Brisbane right now, although for the past six years, she’s been shuttling back and forth between Melbourne and Sydney.

What Is Stephanie Rice’s Salary?

During her stint as a Davenport model and ambassador, Stephanie was making $AUD450,000 from that gig alone. She’s had multiple endorsements since then. While most of her income comes from her private swimming lessons and her recent stint as a TV host, we’re not sure how much she’s making now.

What Is Stephanie Rice’s Net Worth?

Stephanie’s estimated net worth as of 2018 was $AUD1.5-million.

How Many Olympic Medals Has Stephanie Rice Won?

Stephanie has won three gold medals in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games for Women’s Swimming. She earned first place finishes for the 400-metre individual medley, the 200-metre individual medley, and the 4×200-metre freestyle relay team.

Where Did Stephanie Rice Go To School?

Stephanie got her high school education at Clayfield College.

What Did Stephanie Rice Look Like As a Child?

Stephanie was a shy-looking brunette when she was young, but even in those early years, she was already developing her strength and love for swimming. She was described as being a water baby in her youth, with little legs that would never stop kicking in the pool even when she was only four months old!

Who Are Stephanie Rice’s Parents?

Stephanie’s mum is Raelene Clark, and her father is Warren Rice.

Does Stephanie Rice Have Any Siblings?

Yes. Stephanie has a half-brother and a half-sister.

Is Stephanie Rice Gay?

There doesn’t seem to be any indication that Stephanie Rice is gay.

Does Stephanie Rice Have A Boyfriend Or Husband?

Yes. Stephanie is currently dating the hunky fitness instructor Rory Maguire. While she hasn’t gotten married to her partner yet, they’re still as loved up as ever.

Did Stephanie Rice Have An Affair?

Back in 2012, a scandal broke out when it was reported that Stephanie was cozying up to married American basketball superstar, Kobe Bryant. She’s heatedly denied all the gossip, though.

Who Has Stephanie Rice Dated In The Past?

Stephanie Rice dated fellow Australian Olympic swimmer Eamon Sullivan for two years before they split up after they both won in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Stephanie was since linked to fellow swimmers Michael Phelps and Nick D’Arcy, but those dating rumours have never been confirmed.

Stephanie then dated rugby star Quade Cooper for a year, but they eventually called it quits in 2011.

What Books Has Stephanie Rice Written?

Stephanie has written two e-books: Magical Mentoring, a guide to training your mind, and The Art Of Wellness, which has tips for better lifestyle, over 15 vegan recipes, and meal plans to improve your fitness.

What Are The Best Stephanie Rice Quotes?

Stephanie has some inspirational quotes about swimming and competing with the self. These are just some of her best ones!

“You don’t want to line up on the blocks and know you have not done everything you possibly can.”

“I think for me, I’ve always loved being in the water, and I love training and I love being at the pool, so you know it’s not a chore for me to go training, but come race day, I would never just train to train. I train to race.”

“I think for most people it’s hard to understand what it is about swimming- I mean, it’s such a solo endeavour.”

Does Stephanie Rice Have A Tattoo?

Stephanie famously got a tattoo of the Olympic rings on the inside of her upper right arm, with the words ‘Beijing 2008’, and later, ‘London 2012’ inked underneath.

Has Stephanie Rice Had Plastic Surgery?

Yes! Stephanie’s been very open about her rhinoplasty. The former swimmer is a lot happier with her new nose, and she was very upfront about getting the surgery, saying, “I wasn’t really bothered about it because I don’t see the big deal, plus to me, why lie?”

Has Stephanie Rice Ever Posed Nude Or Topless?

While Stephanie took some sizzling snaps as a model for Davenport, she’s never posed in the buff! A bikini’s as scandalous as it’s going to get for this former athlete. While it was said that a sex tape of hers was leaked online, the video has never really been confirmed, so we’re going to have give a firm no on this one.

What Is Stephanie Rice’s Diet?

Stephanie has a very healthy lifestyle. She follows a strict vegan diet, starting her day with a lemon tea, which contains half a lemon and coconut oil. She follows that with a black coffee before a short workout.

Her usual lunch has lots of steamed vegetables and tofu, and her dinner is usually lentils or beans with tamari and nuts. She swears that these plant-based recipes have strengthened her immune system and boosted her energy.

Is Stephanie Rice In Retirement?

Yes, Stephanie retired from being a competitive swimmer in 2014. She’s still very active in sports though – she’s a private coach in LA, and a TV anchor and host for the Premier Kabaddi League for Star Sports India.

What Are Stephanie Rice’s Hobbies?

Stephanie doesn’t seem to have any hobbies that we know of. Guess her laser focus has always been honed towards swimming!

Does Stephanie Rice Have A Website?

Yes! She has an official website for her private swimming program and e-books.

Is Stephanie Rice On Instagram?

Yes! See updates on her workouts, travel, and swim training here on @itsstephrice!

Is Stephanie Rice On Twitter?

The Australian Olympian is also on Twitter! Follow her on @ItsStephRice for her gorgeous snaps and inspirational Tweets!

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