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“I've achieved everything I ever wanted. I've done three Olympics, world championships, I've been around the world and made good friends. But I still have the inner drive to do more, to be not just good, but to be great.”

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Leisel Jones
Leisel Jones

Leisel Jones, born on August 30, 1985, is a former Australian Olympic swimmer renowned for her exceptional achievements in butterfly swimming. She made her Olympic debut at the 2000 Sydney Games, where she won two gold medals. Jones continued her success at the 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing Olympics, securing gold medals in both events. Her career is filled with remarkable moments, including multiple world record-breaking performances. more

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