[phoned and told me] or [phoned me and told me]

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[phoned and told me] or [phoned me and told me]

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(1) Yesterday, Jack phoned and told me about the upcoming musical event.

(2) Yesterday, Jack phoned me and told me about the upcoming musical event.

Is it awkward to use "me" twice in (2)? Thank you very much for your help.
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Re: [phoned and told me] or [phoned me and told me]

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