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‘Gizzy’ shares golden glow: Champion paddler gives her hometown a shout-out from Paris

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Olympic champions never forget where they come from. 

Alicia Hoskin joined an elite list of double gold medallists with her canoe sprint women’s K2 500 victory alongside the GOAT — Dame Lisa Carrington — at the Paris Olympics, and in her victory afterglow, she acknowledged home. 

“This medal is definitely not just for me,” the eloquent 24-year-old said. “This is for all of ...


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beverly anne bayliss
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13 August 2024
Awesome - such an amazing race. All of Gizzy is so proud of you. YEAH!

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