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SUSIE O'NEILL TURNS 50 ‘I NEVER TAKE MYSELF TOO SERIOUSLY’

It’s shortly after 4am at Brisbane’s Yeronga Park Memorial Pool, and a bunch of lively locals are ready for their early morning squad session. And without too much fanfare, it doesn’t take long to realise that among the pack is Aussie swimming great, the one and only “Madame Butterfly” Susie O’Neill!

“This has always been my happy place - swimming is the one thing I can rely on when it comes to looking after myself “There’s no better way to start the day than a few laps with a great bunch of people washed down with plenty of laughs, and not feel like you have to race anyone to the end!”

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