A glamour sport’s dark secret
Behind the glory of pole-vaulting gold medallists Nina Kennedy and Steve Hooker are allegations of abuse and authorities who didn’t do enough.
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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Stephanie Coombes, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who composed our music.
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Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/a-glamour-sports-dark-secret/audio/740674205bcfdb60794b68846cc91f37