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Beyond the Olympic Glory - Geoff 'Skippy' Huegill's Unbelievable Comeback Journey!

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Pure Grit - with Paula McGrath

Grit means to have courage and show strength of character, passion and perseverance. Paula’s career in radio and television is where she discovered he 
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Geoff Huegill, affectionately known as 'Skippy', is the embodiment of resilience and determination. With a staggering 72 international swimming medals, including 8 world records, his athletic prowess is legendary. However, it's his monumental comeback that's truly awe-inspiring. After the Athens Olympics 2004, Geoff's weight challenges seemed to set his fate. But, defying expectations, he reclaimed his health, shedding a jaw-dropping 49kg! This transformation led him to swim a 51.9-second 100m butterfly, making him the second-fastest globally, right behind the iconic Michael Phelps. Dive into this riveting episode as Geoff opens up about the personal battles that shaped his resurgence.

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