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The affirmations race walker Jemima Montag used to win a bronze medal

Zoe Samios
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Paris | On her fifteenth lap of Paris’ 20km walking course, 26-year-old race walker Jemima Montag was struggling. It was hot and humid, and the Paris crowd was loud.

There were elbows, rolled ankles, and a dog-leg point that turned into a slight hill.

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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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