There is a fine tradition of siblings representing Australia at the Olympic Games. Think of the Konrads’ and the Campbells in swimming, the Pearces and the Powells in hockey, the Ryans in sailing and the Espositos in modern pentathlon, to name a few.
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.
