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Dual Olympian Merv Bennett joined Denis Pigott, Bill Roycroft and Wayne Roycroft in winning a bronze medal in equestrian’s three-day event in 1976. Bennett, riding Regal Reign, enjoyed a fine Olympics in Montreal, also placing 12th in the three-day individual event. Eight years later, Bennett and Regal Reign returned to the Olympics arena in Los Angeles, placing fifth in the team event and 19th in the individual event.
The Australian Olympic Committee acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the lands on which we are located. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.
We celebrate and honour all of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Olympians.
The Australian Olympic Committee is committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society and sport.