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Leisel Jones is a retired Australian swimmer and Olympic gold medal champion known for her dominance in breaststroke. She made history as the first Australian swimmer to compete in four Olympic Games and won nine Olympic medals, and has won several championship titles and set numerous world records throughout her career. 

Like so many Australians, Leisel has had her own experiences with mental ill health and suicidality, which were exacerbated by the public nature and high stakes of her swimming career. She now works in mental health advocacy, and has written an autobiography, Body Lengths, which candidly explores her holistic journey in and out of the pool.