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Ethiopian refugee pins next hope on Commonwealth Games

Bendere Oboya

Bendere Oboya Source: SBS

At just 17 years old, Bendere Oboya is already Australia's third-fastest woman over 400 metres. Image: Bendere Oboya (SBS)


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By Adrian Arciuli

Presented by Louie Tolentino

Source: SBS




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At just 17 years old, Bendere Oboya is already Australia's third-fastest woman over 400 metres. Image: Bendere Oboya (SBS)


And after winning two gold medals at the Commonwealth Youth Games earlier this year, the Ethiopian refugee is now targeting higher honours.


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