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Ironman legend’s son making waves in a different sport
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Siblings, surf guns, Next Gen among stars, standouts at canoe sprint GP II
Siblings won major titles, young guns from surf life saving made waves and a kayak champion began his quest for a third Olympic medal at the Paddle Australia canoe sprint Grand Prix II. WRAP
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Startline mishap relegates kayakers to ‘dirty gold’
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K4 OK with silver after nearly delivering Games’ biggest boilover
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Precision behind Aussie mum’s fight to make third Games
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No-sponsors Noemie to join Jess in gold jackpot
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Moment dad cut off from celebrating gold
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