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Giralang Primary school watching Lauren Wells compete at Rio.
Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games.
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games.Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games.Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games. Ruby Deren (left) and Piper Eason.Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games.Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games. Teaching colleagues Lisa Ison (left) and Meredith Wells, also her sister-in-law, show their unwavering support.Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games. Yasy Ghazag cheers along with her poster.Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games.Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games.Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games. Riley McQueenie (left) Mackenzie Miller show their Aussie spirit.Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games. (from left) Russele Subing-Subing, Sam Rice and Alex Tshibangu. Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games. Poppy Fiumara (left) and Maniha Mahmood. Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games. Tanaz Hossain proudly wears her Lauren mask. Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games.Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games. Nikos Burke-Millea has great hopes for Lauren.Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games.?Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games.?Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games. Ruby Keren (left) and Lara Wain wait for the start.Credit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games. Robert ( R.J. ) VennCredit:Karleen Minney
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Giralang Primary school. The school where Olympic 400 meter hurdler teaches excitedly watches her compete in the semi-final event at the Rio Olympic games. Her colleagues and friends share her disappointment at not progressing to the finals. (from left) Meredith Wells, Natalie Garrett and Lisa Ison. Credit:Karleen Minney