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Australian Story Season 10, Episode 2: Meeting Miss Menzies
When Ian Thorpe won his two gold medals at the Athens Olympics, it was a personal triumph for him - and a vindication for a former art teacher called Tracey Menzies. Two years earlier, Menzies was at the centre of controversy when Thorpe appointed her to replace his long time coach and mentor, Doug Frost. Watch Australian Story Season 10, Episode 2 Meeting Miss Menzies in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Australian Story Season 10, Episode 2 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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