On the voyage to England, the Kellermens meet American promoter James Sullivan, who, with his friend Doc Cronnol, is training "Sidney," a boxing kangaroo. Because of economic problems in Australia, Frederick is forced to close the conservatory and accept a teaching position in London. With her father's encouragement, she becomes a champion and eventually wins the New South Wales Women's Amateur Freestyle cup. Over the years, Annette continues to grow stronger and soon begins ballet, in addition to her daily swims. She calms her worried father by telling him that she has taught herself to swim and the exercise has helped her walk without braces. One day, the maid reports that Annette has run away and Frederick finds her swimming in a nearby river. Her devoted father Frederick, who owns a music conservatory, gently asks her not to be jealous, but, instead, concentrate on her music. In late nineteenth century Australia, Annette Kellerman, a child recovering from polio, yearns to play like other children.
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