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Who personally awarded Kirsty her cash prize for her 2008 Olympic performance?

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  • Robert Mugabe

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Robert Mugabe, who was then the President of Zimbabwe, personally awarded Kirsty Coventry her cash prize for her 2008 Olympic performance. This is despite the fact that Zimbabwe was experiencing a severe economic crisis at the time, and many people were struggling to afford basic necessities. This gesture was seen as a way for Mugabe to show his support for Coventry, and to boost Zimbabwe's image on the world stage.
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