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  "path": "/plus/opinion/mary-kings-career-was-full-of-stories-of-courage-determination-and-above-all-her-smile-and-positivity-says-mark-phillips-921201",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-17T13:44:14.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Mary King has stepped down from competing, but her smile remains a source of inspiration.\n\n**Mark Phillips shares his thoughts on Mary King’s career following her retirement, early season events, the FEI dispute with officials, and the upcoming five-stars**\n\nMary King’s successes, and her disappointments on the big stage with King William, are the stuff of legend. Ask anyone about Mary’s career and you won’t get statistics, but stories: of courage, determination and above all, that smile and positivity, even in her darkest hours. Her longevity has been extraordinary, following in the footsteps of […]",
  "title": "Mary King’s career was full of stories of courage, determination and above all, her smile and positivity, says Mark Phillips"
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