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'The biggest moment of my life': Swimmer Lisa Curry reflects on her time competing in the Olympics

Chloe Lee Longhetti
Chloe Lee Longhetti

Lisa Curry is one of Australia's most decorated swimmers, who also competed in three Olympic Games over the years.

And now Curry, 62, has reflected on her time representing Australia in Barcelona back in 1992.

Curry showed off a special ring commemorating the Olympics, which she has worn for years, and spoke about how she juggled being a mother and an Olympic athlete.

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Lisa Curry has reflected on her time competing in the Olympics.  McPhedran/Fairfax Archive

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Curry also spoke in her Instagram post about her time prepping for the games and her training.

"My daughters Jaimi and Morgan stayed at home and watched mummy on the TV. Morgan was a toddler when I competed in Barcelona and now when I'm looking after her babies, I remember the training, relentlessly, day in day out for the biggest moment of my life," Curry explained.

"Competing as a mum of 2, and being in the best shape of my life was my career highlight. I heard they have a childminding centre in the village. Amazing!!"

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Curry showed off a special ring commemorating the Olympics, which she has worn for years. Instagram

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"This Olympic ring has been on my little finger for 32 years. It's a reminder of the dedication, perseverance and resilience you need to keep going, even when you don't have anything left in the tank."

She went on to say how it was such an honour to call herself an Olympian forever.

"The athletes from around the world, whether it's their first Olympics or their last will remember these next few weeks forever," she said.

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She went on to say how it was such an honour to call herself an Olympian forever.  Instagram

"Only some will win, but the opportunity you get to be an Olympian and call yourself an Olympian is forever. Oi Oi Oi 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺."

Curry competed in the Olympics in Moscow in 1980, Los Angeles in 1984, and Barcelona, 1992.

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Curry, who was previously married to former Ironman Grant Kenny, has Commonwealth and Australian records in every stroke except backstroke.

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