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'In the 1800s, woman were expected to speak softly, move gracefully and cover their bodies. The idea that woman could play sport was shocking! However, some people disagreed. In 1912, Fanny Durack won the right to swim for Australia at the Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden, winning a gold medal and breaking world records. Her Olympic success changed attitudes towards women and paved the way for other women athletes. This is a story of the people, the ideas and the events that led to Fanny Durack's Olympic success, and how it changed Australia forever.' (Publication summary)
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Stockholm,
cSweden,cScandinavia, Western Europe, Europe,
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