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From the Archives: Brilliant swim by Konrads wins fifth gold medal
Following a devastating loss the previous evening, Australian swimmer John Konrads found redemption in the 1500m men's freestyle final at the Rome Olympics.
- by Staff reporters
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'I used to be a very shy guy': What Sydney Olympics cult hero Eric the Eel did next
Eric Moussambani became one of the Sydney Olympics' most famous athletes by battling to swim 100m. But, within a few years, the swimmer from Equatorial Guinea had made dramatic progress.
- by Tom Decent
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Famed coach Gennadi Touretski dies aged 71
Touretski, a Russian who later moved to Australia, helped guide greats like Alexander Popov and Michael Klim to Olympic and World Championship gold.
- by Phil Lutton
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'There are scars:' How Michelle Ford overcame death threats and dopers at Moscow Olympics
Branded a traitor and facing seemingly insurmountable odds at a forgotten Games, Michelle Ford beat the might of the East German doping machine. Only now can she see her victory for what it was: extraordinary.
- by Phil Lutton