Australian swimmers fall one race short of breaking 68-year hoodoo
Zoe SamiosBusiness reporter
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Paris | For nearly seven decades, Australia’s swim team has battled against the Americans in a bid to achieve one goal: winning the Olympic gold medal tally.
In Paris, the fight came down to the final race.
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Zoe Samios covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the media and telecommunications reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and covered media at The Australian. Connect with Zoe on Twitter. Email Zoe at zoe.samios@afr.com
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