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She also spoke about Navratilova’s kindness, recalling a letter she had sent to her when, aged 13, and suffering from a thumb injury, she was stuck in a hotel room in Australia. Navratilova wrote, “You still have lots of time. Don’t worry, your time will come.”

Magiet convener

JOHANNESBURG: Rushdie Magiet became South Africa’s first non-white convener of selectors when he was appointed ahead of three other National selectors, including Mike Procter and Clive Rice.

Magiet takes over from the retired Peter Pollock.

Olympian dies

MUENSTER (GERMANY): Reiner Klimke, Germany’s most successful Olympian who won six gold and two bronze medals in dressage, died followingtwo heart attacks in as many weeks. He was 63. A practicing lawyer, Klimke also won six World Championship titles and 10 European titles.

Swimsuit okayed

BRISBANE: An international swimming official late on Tuesday gave the controversial neck to ankle swim suits the thumbs-up despite Australian head coach Don Talbot’s concerns they may be illegal because of buoyancy advantages. Talbot said earlier he was worried swimmer risked losing world records if they wore the aquablade costumes, designed by Speedo.

Kim denial

SALT LAKE CITY: The son of a powerful International Olympic Committee member from South Korea said he plans to sue a Utah businessman for “false testimony” to federal investigators. John Kim denied that David Simmons, former director of a Salt Lake communications firm, set up a sham job to help the South Korean obtain legal residency in the United States.

Nebiolo to stay

SEVILLE: In keeping with the staunch tradition of track and field’s world governing body, PrimoNebiolo, who has steered the organisation’s growth for 18 years, will be re-elected president for a sixth term on Wednesday.

The 76-year-old Nebiolo will be the only candidate on the ballot.