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2012 Olympics: Which Singing Superstar Does Natalie Coughlin-Hall Idolize?

London-bound swimming hopeful sits down with E! News and shares the late musician she most wants to be like. So who is it?

By Gina Serpe Jul 16, 2012 12:00 PMTags

Rock stars really want to act, actors really want to direct, and Olympic gold medalist swimming champions? Well, if the London-bound gold medal hopeful Natalie Coughlin-Hall is any indication, what they really want to do is sing.

And while we're thankful that American Idol's loss is Team USA's gain, it turns out there's a very reasonable (and disarmingly frank!) explanation for her not pursuing a career in music: She can't carry a tune.

Which is why it makes perfect sense that the 29-year-old's late, great superstar idol is widely regarded as having had one of the best voices this country's ever produced. So, who does Natalie most want to be like?

Watch our exclusive clip and find out!