Aussie track star Celeste Mucci admits she has no concerns with boyfriend and GWS star Jack Buckley not attending her 100m hurdle event in Paris.
“He’s going to be great support either way. I completely understand his position at the Giants, and it’s important for them to have him.” Mucci told Triple M Breakfast with Rosie, Wil and Daisy.
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The story emerged following Buckley’s tongue-in-cheek comment about Giants coach Adam Kingsley barring him from flying to Paris to support his partner.
“As much as it sucks it’s an Olympic year, I just really hope the Giants do well.”
Mucci will represent Australia in the 100m hurdles at the Paris Games, with Athletics starting early August.
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