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World Service,17 Sep 2020,9 mins

Australia's 'Madam Butterfly'

Sporting Witness

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The Australian swimmer Susie O'Neill became a star of her sport despite a constant battle against nerves. At her home Olympics in Sydney in 2000, O'Neill took gold in a freestyle event but suffered an unexpected - and devastating defeat - in the 200 metres butterfly, a discipline in which she was considered virtually unbeatable. She talks about her career with Ashley Byrne. (Photo: Susie O'Neill in action in 2000. Credit: Getty Images Sport)

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