Jodie Henry - Swimming Career

Swimming Career

At the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, Henry won the women's 100 metre freestyle as well as being a member of the team that won both the 4x100 m freestyle relay and the 4x100 m medley relay. Later that year she won silver at the Pan Pacific titles in the 50 m and 100 m freestyle, and helped Australia to victory over the USA in the freestyle and medley relays.

In 2003, Henry won the 100 m silver medal, and picked up bronze in both the 4x100 m and 4x100 m medley relays at the World Championships in Barcelona. She was also named the Speedo female sprinter of the year for 2003.

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