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FOR a brief moment in time on Saturday, as swimmers leapt into the water for the 36th Portsea Ocean Swim Classic, the world’s pandemic woes were forgotten. Masks were off, at least in the water, and perfect conditions and the thrill of the competition dominated conversations. About 2000 entrants flocked to Portsea to try their
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