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Kimberly Gillan is a Melbourne journalist who covers wellbeing, social trends, parenting and travel.

On an early date, Sammy introduced Rachael to his sport. Now, he’s her Olympic coach
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On an early date, Sammy introduced Rachael to his sport. Now, he’s her Olympic coach

Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn needs Samuel Free to be her husband some days, her coach others. The two aren’t always the same.

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