International Swimming Hall of Fame and International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame honoree swimmer Shelley Taylor-Smith was selected as one of Australia’s 50 most adored celebrities, fashion icons, industry leaders, sporting legends, unsung heroes, high achievers and women of the land.

These 50 influential achievers shared their stories and insights in a new book called Women’s Words of Wisdom, Power & Passion.

The words are powerful…and so are the women. Their wisdom is insightful and their passion is obvious. But what is underlying each and every one of these iconic heroines, including Shelley, is the fact that they do not only think of themselves. They want to make the world better, both on an individual basis and on a global basis. They push boundaries for themselves, but in that sometimes difficult, sometimes frustrating process, they set in motion a wider, better world for those who follow.

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