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“I've been a pretty selfish mom and a very unselfish athlete for about three years now and it's time to put my family first. It's probably time to move on.”

Quote by Melanie Roach

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Melanie Roach is a renowned Olympic swimmer, born on December 15, 1974. She has achieved remarkable success in the swimming world, representing Australia at multiple Olympic Games and winning multiple medals. more

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