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About Jodie Henry
The Athens Olympics will be remembered for Jodie Henry emerging as Australia's new Queen of the Pool after her stunning three Gold medals all in world record time. On Day 1, Jodie produced a finish to give Australia Gold in the Women's 4 x 100 metre Freestyle Relay and ownership of the World Record.
She then broke the World Record in her semi-final of the 100 metre Freestyle en route to her first individual Olympic Gold medal, Australia's first in this event since Dawn Fraser at the 1964 Tokyo Games. Saving perhaps the best for last, Henry careered away in the anchor leg to secure Australia's win in the 4 x 100 metre Medley Relay, again in a new World Record time.
Bursting on to the scene after the Sydney Games, Henry enjoyed success at Commonwealth and World Championships level before making the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad her own. The talented free styler rose to prominence in 2002 after gaining confidence and form against some of the world's best on the European Mare Nostrum Tour.
Her form continued at the Pan Pacs, where she produced a giant final leg to give Australia an upset victory of the USA in the 4 x100m Medley Relay, again in Commonwealth Record time. Jodie's standout year was recognised when she was named the 2003 Speedo Female Sprint Freestyle Swimmer of the Year.
Jodie's efforts have endeared her to the Australian public, who have warmed to her bright personality and superb feats in the water.
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