Jodie Henry then competed in the individual 100-metre freestyle, breaking the previous world record time of 53.66 seconds with a time of 53.52 seconds in the semifinals.
12 Facts About Jodie Henry
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Jodie Henry then went on to win the gold medal for the event, the first Australian to do so since Dawn Fraser 40 years earlier.
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Jodie Henry was awarded the Order of Australia Medal that year.
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On 29 November 2004, Jodie Henry was named the Australian Swimmer of the Year, becoming just the third woman in 15 years to take the honour, joining Susie O'Neill and Hayley Lewis.
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Jodie Henry snapped Ian Thorpe's five-year streak of receiving the award.
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Jodie Henry narrowly defeated teammate Petria Thomas to take the honour.
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Jodie Henry won the 100-metre freestyle gold medal at the 2005 World Aquatics Championships in Montreal, clocking 54.18 seconds.
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Jodie Henry finished with the silver medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, finishing behind compatriot Lenton in the 50-metre and 100-metre freestyle, clocking 53.78 seconds and a personal best in the 50-metre with 24.72 seconds for another silver behind Lenton.
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On 25 March, at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne, Jodie Henry claimed gold again.
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In November 2007, Jodie Henry returned to her hometown of Brisbane to regain form under new coach Drew McGregor and training at Chandler Swim Club.
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Jodie Henry was unable to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics because of a pelvic complaint.
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Jodie Henry married Tim Notting, and they have three children.