Australia had never won a women’s rowing medal before Susan Brosnan (nee Lee) teamed with Karen Brancourt, Margot Foster, Robyn Grey-Gardner and Susan Chapman to win bronze in the coxed fours in 1984. Brosnan was the cox, and her tactical ability proved vital in Australia’s success. At the half-way mark of the race, Australia was last in the field of six. But the crew picked up their pace over the final 1000m, surging home to claim the medal.
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.
