Age
38
Olympic History
Beijing 2008
Career Events
Football Men's 16-team Tournament
Born in East Bentleigh, Victoria, Kristian Sarkies made his debut for the U/23 Australian football side in April 2006. Sarkies played an instrumental role in the team’s Olympic qualification tournament, including a four goal haul in a match against Chinese Taipei. Sarkies, who won the 2006/7 A-League Championship with Melbourne Victory, played in the midfield during the 2008 Olympics. The Australians finished 11th at the 2008 Beijing Games.
The Australian Olympic Committee acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation.
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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.
