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“I am blessed to have been born in Australia where water sports are loved and swimmers are revered.”

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Shane Gould is an Australian former competitive swimmer born on November 23, 1956, in Perth, Western Australia. She won three bronze medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics and was known for her versatility across multiple strokes. Gould held several world records during her career and is considered one of Australia's greatest swimmers. After retiring from competition, she became a swimming coach and author. more

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