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Tess Ikonomou

How a stint on the sidelines helped spark Olympic glory

Olympic swimmer Emma McKeon has been named Young Australian of the Year. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Emma McKeon became the most decorated Australian in Olympic history by the time she was 28.

Swimming was in the world champion's blood. Her mother, father, brother and uncle have all represented Australia.

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