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Dame Sophie Pascoe announces retirement from competitive swimming

NZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesThursday 30 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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New Zealand's most successful Paralympian, Dame Sophie Pascoe, has announced she is retiring from competitive swimming. The 32-year-old athlete, who competed in four Paralympics and won 11 gold, seven silver and one bronze medals, made the announcement in Christchurch.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Thu 30 Jan 2025, 12:00pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 15 minutes
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