Aussie Olympic Swimmers in S'pore

Grant Hackett (right), Matt Targett (center), Travis Nederpelt(right) with
Willy Koh, Sports Massage Therapist

Willy Koh at work!

Grant Hackett with Willy Koh

Ian Pope with Willy Koh

On 22 July, Tuesday morning, I flipped through the morning paper, enjoying my coffee. I thought to myself, " It's just another massage assignment".

I was surprised to see Grant Hackett's photo subtitled 'You Just Might Run Into Olympic Stars'.

I really couldn't believe that he was the person that I was going to massage at 10am later. I immediately shared the news with my 2 children. They were so envious of me!

I was so worried that these Olympic stars were going to be hard to work with, but I quickly realised that it was just unnecessary anxiety.

Grant Hackett, Matt Targett, Travis Nederpelt and their coach Ian Pope are actually very polite and easy going.

I enjoyed working with them as they know what they are looking for in a sports massage session like the sets of muscles to release and the pressure needed.

During my 3 sessions with them, I saw the homely side of Grant cooking steaks for Matt and Travis, while Travis helped to peel garlic; lying on the couch watching TV or surfing the net just like you and I when at home.

When we parted, Grant gave me a firm hand shake and said,' Thank you, thank you very much for the massage, we really enjoyed it. It was excellent!'

I sincerely wish them all the best for the Beijing Olympics!

Willy Koh
Sports Massage Therapist
Physio Solutions