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Dubbo Olympian honoured by champion’s family

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Brian Tink met Boxing World Champion Johnny Famechon while preparing to fight for Australia at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal.

Last week, the only Dubbo born and bred Olympian was surprised and honoured to be asked to attend the late great’s funeral.

“Johnny Famechon was brought into our final training camp as a mentor and motivator at a camp at Ern McQuillan’s Gym in Sydney. We were incred...


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