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How Susie Barns broke barriers to reach the top

When Kiwi Susie Barns joined the air force at 18, she never imagined she would become a Deputy Air Commander with the Royal Australian Air Force. Now 32 years later, she’s the first New Zealander – and the first woman – to hold the role. She shares her story of resilience, love and redefining leadership.
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Lisa and Aimee’s epic Olympic duel

This showdown promises to be one of the highlights of the 2024 Paris Olympics, pitting the well-established and much-loved champion against the determined rising star. Dame Lisa Carrington, 34, has long been queen of the water. With multiple gold medals and world champion titles to her name, her dominance in canoe racing events is legendary. […]
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