The problem was, having a private coach separated her from Jean-Claude too much, especially when they were training or competing in different venues in different towns. When they did happen to get together, Margo Watson was often there, too, clinging to his arm and gazing starry-eyed into his face.
Riley was never sure when she realized Jean was losing interest in her. As training and meets took over their lives, suddenly he just wasn’t there for her.
Over the next three years, they medaled in World and other competitions. Then their first Olympics came up, and they again medaled, but in different towns. She received her bronze award first. She said to her new private coach, “I want to see Jean receive his medal. Can we get there?”
Sean Murphy, a man about ten years older than her fathe
