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Quote by Dawn Fraser

“If you're good at it, you can win.”

Quote by Dawn Fraser

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Dawn Fraser, born on September 4, 1937, is an Australian former swimmer who achieved great success in the 1950s and early 1960s. She is considered one of the greatest female swimmers of the 20th century, renowned for her exceptional achievements in short-distance freestyle events. She won multiple gold medals at the Olympics and also had significant success at the World Championships. more

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Book:The Lucky Country: Australia in the Sixties

Source: The Lucky Country: Australia in the Sixties