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17/09/2020 GMT

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Susie O'Neill experienced the joy of victory and the agony of defeat at her home Olympics

How star swimmer Susie O'Neill experienced the joy of victory and the agony of defeat at her home Olympics in Sydney in 2000.

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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