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Kaleigh Gilchrist: In the name of Kobe

The Olympic water polo gold medallist inspired by her friendship with the late basketball star Kobe Bryant. After an accident left her with severe injuries, Kaleigh Gilchrist vowed to get to Tokyo in his memory. And in honour of her Olympian father.

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Sat 9 Sep 2023 01:32GMT
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