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    YOUNG AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR

    John Sieben
    1984 Award

    Olympic Swimmer

    Brisbane-born Sieben received his award for his outstanding performances in international swimming, especially at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, where he broke the world record o win a gold medal in the 200 metre butterfly.

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