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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Phil Medlicott

Jemma Reekie believes missing out on Olympic medal could be ‘a good thing’

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Jemma Reekie believes her fourth-placed finish at last summer’s Tokyo Olympic Games could prove “the best thing” for her in the long run.

The 24-year-old fell agonisingly short of securing a medal in the 800 metres final that saw British team-mate Keely Hodgkinson claim silver.

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