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“I'm not always the favourite to win, but I still enjoy it. The main thing is that I've planned for it and even if the result isn't great, I know I've done the best I can do. It's being true to, and believing in, yourself.”

Quote by Jenny Meadows

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Jenny Meadows, born on April 17, 1981, is an accomplished athlete who has made significant achievements in the field of long-distance running. more

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