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Kieren Perkins appointed Swimming Australia President

 

Kieren Perkins appointed Swimming Australia President

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22 Sep 2000: Kieren Perkins of Australia celebrates following his sub 15 minute swim in the Mens 1500m Freestyle Heats at the Sydney International Aquatic Centre on Day Seven of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. \ Mandatory Credit: NickW

Over the weekend, Swimming Australia announced two-time Olympic gold medallist, Kieren Perkins OAM, as the President of Swimming Australia.

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.