Australian Olympians 2014

- THIS ISSUE - SOCHI 2014 / NANJING 2014 / ROAD TO RIO CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD / ATHLETE TRANSITION / REUNIONS NOW Australian Olympians — 2014

FINDING SOMETHING THAT MORE Australian Olympians — 2014

16 Hall of Fame Australian Olympians were celebrated and recognised at the Annual Sport Hall of Fame awards.

10 JOHN COATES AC Champions of the World President, Australian Olympic Committee Australian Olympians triumph taking on the world’s best. Vice President, International Olympic Committee

32 The greatest honour in sport is to be called an Australian Olympian. This year we have seen a number of reunions take place celebrating significant milestones of ROAD to RIO . Whether you are still competing or retired, I encourage you to keep sharing the Olympic spirit amongst your Team mates and in your communities. In 2016, Rio de Janeiro will host the XXXI Olympic Games and they I was most pleased to see the competitive drive and camaraderie amongst our 60 promise to be spectacular. Olympians in Sochi, where for the first time in Australia’s Olympic history we saw 43 more women (31) than men (29) competing. Congratulations to all Olympians for your collective effort and outstanding results. INSIDE Contributing to a At the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, , the spirit exhibited by the 89 Youth better world Olympians in our Australian Team epitomised what the Olympic Movement strives for. 23 through sport In November 2014 the AOC Executive resolved to recognise our Australian Indigenous heritage in the AOC’s Constitution. I was delighted to announce this with Cathy Sochi 2014 Freeman and I look forward to the AOC offering practical support to through sport in the years to come. Australia’s largest Olympic Winter 56 68 Team competed in Sochi from 7-23 February 2014. In December the IOC unanimously adopted all 40 recommendations that comprised COMMUNITY Agenda 2020 - the strategic roadmap for the future of the Olympic Movement - at 28 - In Memoriam the 127th IOC Session in Monaco. I am pleased to advise all Olympians the IOC - Reunions & Events continues to place the clean athletes at the heart of its philosophy. Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games - Club News Australia’s 2014 Youth Olympic Team shared the Olympic spirit at the - Contacts As we go to print I note with great sadness the passing of AOC Historian, Harry 2nd Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China. Gordon AM, a true friend of the AOC, the Olympic Movement and Australia’s Olympians. More than anyone he brought to light the extraordinary stories of our Welcome / Champions of the World / The Hall of Fame / Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Olympians - from our first Games to the latest – sharing a genuine rapport with CONTENTS Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games / Rio 2016 Olympic Games / Inside the AOC / Inside the IOC athletes over decades. Harry will be sorely missed. Athlete Transition Culture / Olympians in the Community / Congratulations / Olympians in Memoriam Reunions and Events / Olympians Club News / Contacts

6 WELCOME 7 LEON WIEGARD OAM KIM CROW President, Olympians Club of Australia Chair, AOC Athletes’ Commission

It has been an exciting year for the Olympians Clubs in Australia The AOC Athletes’ Commission (AC) has been busy over the past year with new heroes and new members from the Sochi Games joining our ranks. developing initiatives aimed at supporting athletes in the transition out of We look forward to a continuation of the close cooperation between the AOC sport, and brainstorming how best to promote the Olympic Spirit and and OCA. We wish Fiona de Jong well as Secretary General of the AOC and Australia’s proud Olympic traditions to the next generation. Participation thank the AOC’s Olympian and Athlete Services unit for their tremendous has been broad and vibrant at meetings, and has seen various issues work on behalf of Olympians Clubs and all the officials in State and Territory tabled with the AOC Executive, AIS leadership and the offices for their assistance to their respective Clubs. IOC Athletes’ Commission.

It is pleasing to see so many of our Olympians in official positions for our Of particular excitement is the Road to Rio: IGNITE road show aimed at next Olympic Teams, with the AOC and IOC, and on Olympic Councils bringing our potential 2016 Olympians together prior to the Olympics, throughout the Nation, and those numbers seem to be on the increase. enabling athletes across different sports to meet each other and share tips Of course the work of our Olympians Club Committee Members is, and tricks for performance on the big stage. as always, much appreciated. All Australian Olympians Clubs were active over the past 12 months in keeping up communications to Olympians, The AOC AC has also enjoyed working with the AIS Personal Excellence to running events and supporting our current Olympic Teams. On the share ideas of how best to engage with our athlete cohorts. International Olympians scene, it is pleasing to report that the World Olympians Association (WOA) is making positive changes and it A huge success was seen in the mentoring program for our Youth Olympic has regained a much closer association with the IOC. Team called “Champ Connect”– so wonderfully supported by Olympians of all ages and sports- that the program will be rolled out for future Summer, All the best for the coming year, Winter and Youth Teams. The AC has also been involved with ASADA in cheers. developing new educational content for their programs.

The AC always loves to hear from Olympians as to your ideas of how to grow the Australian Olympic tradition!

8 WELCOME 9 Champions

of Mathew Belcher OAM and Will Ryan – 470 Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan successfully defended their World title at the ISAF Sailing World Championships in September 2014. The win was Belcher’s fifth consecutive World title in the Men’s 470 class, a record breaking achievement. The World Championship title is Belcher and Ryan’s second, as a pair. Belcher won a Gold Medal in the same event at the 2012 Olympic Games, partnered with OAM. Belcher and Ryan’s 2014 World Championship performance qualifies the Men’s 470 Class to represent Australia at the Rio 2016 the Olympic Games. Sam Willoughby BMX Olympic Silver Medallist from the London 2012 Olympic Games, Sam Willoughby, by won the World title at the UCI BMX World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands in July 2014. Willoughby, previously won the title in 2012, but unfortunately crashed out at the 2013 Championships, hence his determination to reclaim the 2014 World title. World Willoughby breezed through the early rounds and made the move in the final from second to first over American Connor Fields. Willoughby was visibly emotional at the end of the race. “It’s incredible, you train hard and set your goals. It’s all realistic on paper but doing it is a whole differ- ent story” Willoughby said.

10 Champions of the World 11 Luke Davidson, Glenn O’Shea, Men’s Hockey TEAM Alexander Edmondson, Mitchell The Australian Men’s Hockey Team convincingly Mulhern, Miles Scotson defended their title at the World Cup in The Cycling Men’s Team Pursuit Hague in June 2014. The Men’s Hockey Team Luke Davidson, Glenn O’Shea, Alexander defeated the host country, the Netherlands, 6-1 Edmondson and Mitchell Mulhern have success- in the final of the competition, contested once fully defended Australia’s World title beating every four years. However, early in the match Denmark in the final at the UCI Track World the outcome was less than predictable. Championships in Cali, Colombia in March 2014. The Men’s Hockey Team fell behind the Miles Scotson also received a Gold Medal as an Netherlands on the scoreboard, but came back integral member of the team, racing in the qual- with a hat-trick from and strikes ifying round. The strategic use of a fifth cyclist from , Glenn Turner and Jamie was said to have given the Australian Team fresh Dwyer OAM. legs and a tactical advantage. The men earned their World title Rainbow “Our aim is always to Jerseys, coming from behind in the second half of the race to win the Gold in a time of 3 minutes dominate our opponents and 57.907, ahead of the Danish Team clocking 3 to defend better and attack minutes 59.623 seconds. better and to control the ball Prior to the event in Cali, only Edmondson in the midfield. And I think we and O’Shea had experience in the Team Pursuit at a World Championship. “We had two new did all of those things.” guys – well, three new guys. We rode five guys and they were super, super hungry to win a Coach AM world title and I think that was the difference,” O’Shea said. The Men’s Hockey Team became the third team, following and Germany, to secure consecutive World titles. “We..were super, super hungry to win a world title and I think OAM that was the difference,” Canoe/Kayak — K1 5000m Dual Olympian Ken Wallace OAM has been crowned World Champion in the K1 5000m race Glenn O’Shea at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in . This is Wallace’s second consecutive World title in the event, which he has dominated The Australian team in recent years. Wallace also won Silver with celebrates with its Lachlan Tame in the Men’s K2 1000m race at the trophy winning World Championships and came 9th in the K1 their men’s Field 500m event, the same event which he won Gold Hockey World Cup final against the in in 2008. This event is no longer on the Netherlands. Olympic program.

12 champions of the world 13 – 100m Mitch Larkin has won his first World title in the Men’s 100m Backstroke at the FINA World Short Course Championships in Doha in December. The London 2012 Olympian finished with a strong final 50m, clocking a time of 49.57 seconds. He beat some of his swimming heroes including Jessica Fox Warren Potent Poland’s Radoslaw Kawecki (50.11 seconds), who Canoe/Kayak Slalom — C1 and K1 claimed Silver and Olympians Ryosuke Irie and In September 2014, Jessica Fox was again In September 2014, Warren Potent won his first who finished in a dead heat for the crowned a World Champion at the ICF Canoe career World Championship title at the ISSF Bronze in 50.12 seconds. Slalom World Championships at Deep Creek World Championships, Granada, Spain, and Larkin’s 2014 season was further embel- Lake, USA. Not only did Fox defend her World secured Australia’s first quota place for the Rio lished with a Gold Medal in the 200m Backstroke Championship title in the Women’s C1, she also 2016 Olympic Games. In the eight-person final, at the 2014 in . made history, claiming the World title in the Potent rose quickly to lead the field and secured Women’s K1. his position in the match with a steady “To come out on top is a Fox’s K1 win came 25 years after her mother 10.5 average. dream and being called a Myriam and father Richard won K1 Gold in the Potent’s 2014 season was embellished with a United States. Fox commented on her achieve- Commonwealth Games Gold Medal and a World World Champion is something ment being “really special and I think we will all Cup Silver Medal earlier in the season. Potent’s that certainly hasn’t sunk in” be cherishing this moment... to win is unbeliev- career has included an Olympic Bronze Medal at able.” Fox said. the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, ten World Cup Mitch Larkin Medals, three Commonwealth Games Medals, and five Oceania Championship Medals.

14 champions of the world 15 Shirley de la Hunty (nee Strickland) AO MBE International Athletics – London 1948, 1952, 1956 Honours Australian triple Olympic Gold Medallist Shirley de la Hunty (nee Strickland) AO MBE was and awarded International Athletics’ highest honour when she was inducted into the IAAF Hall of Fame in Monaco in November 2014. The late de Awar ds la Hunty joins Wilma Rudolph and Lasse Viren as one of only 12 international legends of athletics to be inducted into the IAAF Hall of Fame.The IAAF has only ever inducted 48 athletes into its Hall of Fame, with de la Hunty joining Marjorie Nelson (nee Jackson) AC CVO MBE and Betty Cuthbert AM MBE on the Australian list. President, David Grace QC said de la Hunty “was a most worthy inclusion in the Hall of Fame”.

“I thought it wasn’t really fair to my competitors… if I didn’t Drew Ginn OAM want to win.” – 1996, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012 De la Hunty Drew Ginn was named the winner of the 2014 Thomas Keller Medal by World Rowing in July 2014. The winner of three Gold and one Silver In her three Olympic Games, the Western Olympic Medals has now received Rowing’s Australia born athlete won an impressive seven most prestigious award in recognition of an medals – three Gold, one Silver and three exceptional international career, as well as Bronze. A misjudged finish in the 200m final at exemplary sportsmanship. Ginn was chosen by the London 1948 Olympic Games would have the Thomas Keller Medal Committee following increased her tally, however the photo finish of an extensive worldwide public nomination the race was not discovered until 1975. process. De la Hunty’s impressive portfolio includes Ginn’s Olympic debut was at the Atlanta 1996 three Gold and two Silver Commonwealth Olympic Games in the crew that Games Medals and she remains the nation’s won Gold. He later teamed up with James only athlete, male or female, to Tomkins OAM to compete in the Coxless Pair have won back to back Olympic Gold Medals. event. Ginn was forced out of the 2000 Olympic Games due to a back injury, but recov- ered and went on to win Gold at the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Ginn returned to the Coxless Four crew for London 2012 and added a Silver Medal to his collection.

16 International Honours and Awards 17 OAM 2008 Olympic Games. Hackett was a member of Swimming – Sydney 2000, the illustrious Men’s 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 Team and an Olympic Silver Medallist in the In June 2014, Grant Hackett OAM was inducted 400m freestyle. Hackett has 10 World into the International Swimming Hall of Fame Championship titles and 7 Olympic Medals – (ISHOF), in Florida, for his contribution to three Gold, three Silver and one Bronze. Swimming. Hackett joins an elite group of over 700 legends from the Olympic aquatic sports. “Swimming is of national The dominant criterion of the selection process importance for Australia and is the nominee’s international career record. In addition, to be considered by the ISHOF selec- that was definitely the case In October the tion committee, “the contributor must have every time Grant Hackett been in swimming for no less than 20 years and raced for the green and gold, Sport Australia have had a profound effect on swimming”. and in most instances for Hackett began his Olympic swimming career Hall of Fame held on top, winning Gold and beating his former idol a World Record and a Kieren Perkins OAM in the 1500m Freestyle at Gold Medal” its Annual Awards the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Hackett went on to win Gold in the same event in Athens President, Ceremony in 2004. At his third attempt, he was touched out John Bertrand AM in the final and claimed Silver at the Beijing Melbourne. Many of Australia’s Olympic greats were inducted or received Awards at the prestigious dinner. Four Olympians were inducted into the Hall of Fame and was awarded ‘The Don’ Award.

18 Sport australia hall of fame 19 We salute our 2014 Kerri Pottharst OAM ‘The Don’ Olympian inductees: Beach Volleyball – Atlanta 1996, Sydney Sally Pearson OAM 2000, Athens 2004 Athletics – Beijing 2008, London 2012 OAM With Olympic Gold and Bronze medals, and an Dual Olympian, Sally Pearson OAM was awarded Swimming – Athens 2004 international sporting career spanning over a The Don Award by Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Jodie Henry was inducted into the Sport Aus- decade, Kerri Pottharst is a well-deserved The Award was created in 1998 to honour a cur- Olympians tralia Hall of Fame for her contribution to the inductee into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. rent Australian athlete who is considered to sport of swimming. Jodie won three Olympic Beginning her career in Indoor Volleyball, have had the capacity to most inspire the nation Receive Gold Medals and broke three World Records at Pottharst switched to Beach Volleyball due to a over the last 12 months. Pearson’s 2014 win was Australia the Athens 2004 Olympic Games in the 100m knee injury. She competed at three Olympic the second time she has received the award. Freestyle, 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay and 4 x 100m Games: Atlanta 1996 (Bronze), Sydney 2000 Her previous honour came in 2012 after her leg- Day Medley Relay. Most notably, Jodie’s 100m Free- (Gold) and Athens 2004, twice being on the endary Gold Medal win in the 100m Hurdles at style win was Australia’s first win in that event podium with partner Natalie Cook OAM. the London 2012 Olympic Games. Honours since AO MBE won in 1964. 2014 was a challenging year for Pearson who had to overcome both physical and emo- tion obstacles to defend her Commonwealth Games 100m Hurdles title in Glasgow. Robert de Castella, the chair of the selection commit- tee said “the measure of a champion is not how they deal with success, but how they deal with adversity”. London 2012 Olympic Champions were recognised for their achievements, receiving awards in the 2014 Order of Australia on 26 January 2014.

Olympic Gold Medallists , Mathew Belcher, Nathan Outteridge and Iain – Sydney 2000 Jensen (Sailing); Sally Pearson (Track & For her contribution to the sport of Triathlon, Field); , , Brittany Michellie Jones was inducted into the Sport Elmslie and Yolane Kukla (Swimming); and Australia Hall of Fame. Jones’ 20-year sporting Jacob Clear, Tate Smith, Murray Stewart and career garnered her an impressive portfolio of a David Smith (Canoe/Kayak), all received the total of 175 victories. Jones won a Silver Medal Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. services to sport as a Gold Medallist at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Natalie Cook OAM Beach Volleyball – Atlanta 1996, They join fellow Olympic Gold Medallists Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, from London 2012, Melanie Schlanger and London 2012 Malcolm Page, who were granted an OAM Natalie Cook, a five-time Olympian and dual five years ago following their performances Olympic Medallist was inducted into the Sport in Beijing 2008, and , who was Australia Hall of Fame in recognition of her con- granted her OAM in 2005 for her perfor- tribution to the sport of Beach Volleyball. mance in Athens 2004. Partnered with Kerri Pottharst OAM, Cook won a Bronze Medal at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games and a Gold Medal in front of her home crowd at the Sydney 2000 Games. Natalie has gone on to compete at every Olympic Games since and her outstanding contribution to the sport of Beach Volleyball continues.

20 Sport australia hall of fame 21 16 days, 43 first-time Olympians and a bucket-load of courage and resolve. minutes with...

We catch up with the AOC’s new with our member Sports and shape our business Sochi Secretary General, Fiona de Jong. accordingly. I’m driving a strategic review of the AOC’s business with our President, John Coates and the AOC Executive. We are reviewing ‘where What drives you in your work? we are now’ and, in simple terms, where we want I’ve always been passionate about sport to be in 2024. The review is creating some exciting 2014 and I have a strong desire to advance the AOC possibilities for the AOC to revitalise our and the Olympic Movement. aspirations which is ultimately to make Olympic dreams come true for Australia’s athletes. The IOC has seen changes lately – What can Olympic be expected from the AOC? You’re a former international triathlete – My return to the AOC comes at a time of has this experience shaped your thinking? opportunity. The IOC’s Agenda 2020 has re-set Yes, I’m keen to continue a culture of the strategic direction for the Olympic Movement. excellence at the AOC. Our athletes are out Winter Pleasingly, the IOC strategic roadmap places there striving for excellence every single day - athletes at the heart of the reform. So too will they serve as our inspiration at the AOC. But athletes remain at the heart of everything we do excellence alone is not enough, happiness and here in Australia. My intention is to lead an health are equally important attributes for the organisation that enables 23 million Australians to AOC to carry. Games connect with and be inspired by the Olympic Movement. Do you have a message for our Olympians? The Australian 2014 Olympic Winter Team com- I encourage all Olympians to be active prised a record 60 athletes competing at the 2014 Why do you think the reforms are necessary? members of the Olympians Clubs and the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi from 7 – 23 ‘Innovation’ is the only way to lead the Olympic Alumni. Whether it’s maintaining February 2014. The 2014 team size eclipsed the world in sport. If we keep doing the same friendships, or building a support network, the previous winter record of 40 athletes, which was things the same way we will not maintain our Olympic network is full of incredible people to set in Torino 2006 and matched at the position in the Olympic Movement. We need to lean on and draw inspiration from. Games in 2010. Not only was the 2014 team 50 constantly evolve and improve. Our future teams can always learn from per cent larger than the previous record, for the experience, and if any Olympian has ideas for first time in Australia’s 118-year Olympic history, What do you have planned? our future teams – our door is always open. The the team had more women than men, with 31 There are a number of practical applications AOC and our Athlete Services team are always female athletes and 29 male athletes. from the IOC’s Agenda 2020. We can now work pleased to connect with Olympians.

22 Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games 23 Australia was represented in 11 disciplines in Sochi: Alpine Skiing 5 Biathlon 2 Bobsleigh 6 Cross Country Skiing 4 Figure Skating 4 In achieving a Silver Freestyle Skiing 21 Luge 1 Medal to go with her Short Track Speed Skating 2 Gold, Bright became the Skeleton 3 most successful female Snowboard 11 in Australian Winter Speed Skating 1 Olympic history. There were 43 debutants in the Team, includ- ing three athletes who made the transition from the Australian Youth Olympic Teams – Alex Ferlazzo, Lucy Glanville and Greta Small. Throughout 16 days of action packed compe- tition we witnessed triumph and heartbreak as the Australian Olympic Winter Team campaign concluded with three medals and a host of top 5, 10, and 16 results. The Games began in fine fashion when Flag Bearer Alex “Chumpy” Pullin led his teammates into the Fischt Olympic Stadium at the Opening Ceremony on 7 February 2014. The two weeks to follow saw the Australian Olympic Winter Team push themselves to new limits with many athletes exceeding their own expectations and setting personal bests. Australia finished the Games equal 24th on the Gold Medal Tally with 3 courageous medals.

Torah Bright OAM won the first of the cam- In achieving a Silver Medal to go with her paign winning Silver in her pet event of the Gold, Bright became the most successful female Women’s Snowboard Halfpipe. Australian in Australian Winter Olympic history. Dale Begg- Olympic Winter Team concluded on day five of Smith achieved the same personal medal tally. competition, the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Bright, competing at her third Olympic Winter Champion was just 0.25 points behind American Games embarked on a remarkable journey, Kaitlyn Farrington, who scored 91.75 with her qualifying and competing in three events. She second run. finished seventh in Snowboard Slope Style and 18th in Snowboard Cross.

24 Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games 25 In addition to the remarkable achievements of our medallists, our Australian Olympic Winter Team achieved a host of top 5, 10 and 16 results.

These include; 5 top 5 results; including 3 Medallists: Anna Segal Women’s Ski Slope Style 4th Britteny Cox Women’s Moguls 5th 15 top 10 results (we had 8 in Vancouver) 27 top 16 finishes (we had 15 in Vancouver)

Australian top 10 results: Freestyle Skiing David Morris Aerials 2nd Lydia Lassila OAM Aerials 3rd Anna Segal Slopestyle 4th Britteny Cox Moguls 5th Matt Graham Moguls 7th Laura Peel Aerials 7th Katya Crema Ski Cross 7th Russell Henshaw Slopestyle 7th Danielle Scott Aerials 9th Amy Sheehan Halfpipe 10th

Competing in her fourth Olympic Winter Short Track Games, Lydia Lassila OAM attempted a jump Deanna Lockett 1000m 9th that only men had performed in competition, in a bid to defend her Olympic Aerial Skiing title. Snowboard The courageous 32-year-old went for a quad Torah Bright OAM Halfpipe 2nd twisting triple somersault with a 4.425 degree of Torah Bright OAM Slopestyle 7th difficulty. Lassila, who had landed the jump only Belle Brockhoff Cross 8th once in training, executed it brilliantly in the air Kent Callister Halfpipe 9th and was agonisingly close to completing a flaw- less landing. Her score of 72.12 points secured On day 10, David Morris secured an incredi- Our winter athletes continue to go from strength the Bronze and Australia’s second medal for the ble Silver Medal in the Men’s Aerials. The dual to strength and we look forward to supporting Games. More than the result, Lassila had pro- Olympian was the first to jump in the super- our athletes as they turn their attention to gressed her sport to new heights. Her ‘all or final, completing a double-full full-full (quad PyeongChang for the 2018 Olympic Winter nothing’ approach added to the admiration her twisting somersault) to score 110.41. Morris was Games, where Australia certainly has the competitors had for her, and the Australian fans rewarded for consistency in executing and land- nucleus for another successful Olympic Winter at home. ing all his competition jumps. Morris went on to Team. be given the honour of Australian Flag Bearer for the Closing Ceremony.

26 Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games 27 Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games

28 29 The 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games commenced on 16 August 2014 in Nanjing, China with a pulsating Opening Ceremony that quickly spread around the world thanks to thousands of selfies taken by athletes and spectators at the request of International Olympic Committee (IOC) President . “By sending this selfie … you are “Dear young athletes, these are your Games. sending a strong message This is your moment. So, young athletes, please around the world. join me: Let us all capture it – so get your smart You are showing your passion for phones out and let’s set a record for selfies,” President Bach said. Everyone in attendance was sport and for fair competition. then asked to post their selfies to #YOGselfie. You are demonstrating that “By sending this selfie … you are sending a Olympic sport reaches beyond strong message around the world,” President competition. It is also about Bach continued. “You are showing your passion sharing, learning and making for sport and for fair competition. You are dem- onstrating that Olympic sport reaches beyond friends across our globe.” competition. It is also about sharing, learning and making friends across our globe.” Thomas Bach, President IOC

The vision of the Youth Olympic Games Olympic Gold Medallist OAM (YOG) is to inspire young people around the (Triathlon) and Olympic Bronze Medallist Patrick world to participate in sport and adopt and live Murphy (Swimming) were selected by their by the Olympic values. During the Games, 3,800 International Federations to attend the YOG as athletes aged 14 to 18 competed in 28 sporting Athlete Role Models. events while taking part in a series of cultural Australia won a total of 26 Medals: 5 Gold, and educational activities off the field. 4 Silver and 17 Bronze, of which five medals Australia sent a team of 89 athletes to the were won by Aussies competing in mixed nations 2014 Youth Olympic Games, with the maximum events. of 70 individual athletes and two team sports, Women’s and Men’s Hockey. The team was led by dual Olympic Champion and triple Olympian Susie O’Neill OAM (Swimming) as Chef de Mission. Olympic Silver Medallist and Singapore YOG Gold Medallist Jessica Fox (Canoe/Kayak-Slalom) supported her as the Young Ambassador.

30 Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games 31 Road to Rio 2016 Olympic Games

32 Road to Rio 2016 Olympic Games 33 IGNITE “We want ‘complete athletes’ who are aware of Olympians shaping our Rio Team their responsibilities, who carry themselves with Dozens of Olympians have come together to integrity, who are respectful of their teammates and assist the AOC shape our Rio 2016 Australian their competitors, and who continue our proud Olympic Team in a Olympic heritage… the series of events being Australian way,” Kitty held across the We want ‘complete athletes’ Chiller, the 2016 country. who are aware of their Australian Chef de In late 2014 the AOC responsibilities, who carry Mission said. “We need launched a national event themselves with integrity, to play hard but fair, series – IGNITE. Aimed to show respect and humil- reach over 1,000 athletes who are respectful of their ity, and ensure we are a and officials, IGNITE is teammates and their team that all Australians and interactive presenta- competitors, and who continue can be proud of.” tion for the wider cohort our proud Olympic heritage… IGNITE enables les- of athletes and officials sons to be passed on in with aspirations of being the Australian way,” person from inspira- in Rio. tional Olympians that The events are being Kitty Chiller, Chef de Mission make up the Athlete delivered by Olympians 2016 Australian Olympic Team Panel. for potential 2016 Team The great Laurie Members and focus on the honour and responsibili- Lawrence has been a constant presence at IGNITE ties of being part of the Australian Olympic Team and providing his unique motivation, honed over Road to Rio A significant development for the Team in Rio joining its 120 year tradition. decades with Olympic Teams. Tuesday 5 August marked two years until the was securing a ‘Team Oasis’ called The Edge just a Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic stone’s throw from the . Normally a Games, the first Olympic Games in South America. functions venue, come August 2016, Espaco Rio will Leading into the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, there transform into The Edge: a high performance hub has never been a stronger alliance between the equipped with medical, physio, recovery, sport sci- Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and the ence and nutrition facilities. Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). Seventeen sports/disciplines have commenced Collaborating on their qualification peri- Campaign Rio, an initia- “The Rio organisers have made ods for Rio 2016. At this tive that also involves enormous progress since the World early stage, it is esti- the Australian mated that Australia will Paralympic Committee Cup and I am comfortable they are field approximately 470 (APC), on track to deliver a great Games athletes at Rio 2016, up Australia’s most for the athletes” from the 410 athletes prominent sporting from London 2012. bodies aim to create the Kitty Chiller, Chef de Mission The forecast ‘Best Planned, Best 2016 Australian Olympic Team increase in numbers is Prepared, Best due to the addition of Performed’ team at the Rio Olympic Games. two new sports in rugby sevens and golf, plus the Chef de Mission, Kitty Chiller led two Australian expectation that Australia will qualify in both men’s delegations to Rio in 2014 and is satisfied with the and women’s football in 2016. Organising Committee’s progress. Sportscraft has been announced as the Official “The Rio organisers have made enormous pro- Supplier of Opening Ceremony and Formal Uniforms gress since the World Cup and I am comfortable to the 2016 Australian Olympic Team. This will be they are on track to deliver a great Games for the their seventh time designing the symbolic apparel athletes” Kitty Chiller. for Australia’s most accomplished athletes.

34 Road to Rio 2016 Olympic Games 35 It’s been an energetic year for the AOC, from recognising Indigenous Australians in the AOC constitution to delivering good news in the latest benchmark study – the inside stories start here.

JANUARY Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) addressed Olympic and Olympians Receive Australia Day Honours: Paralympic coaches and performance leaders. Australia’s Olympic Champions from London ‘It is not an overstatement to say that our sport- 2012 were recognised for their achievements ing prowess is an element of our national iden- receiving Awards in the 2014 Order of Australia. tity. Aussies take enormous pride in our sporting 2014 Australian Olympians Annual was accomplishments. We admire those amongst us Inside launched and distributed to over 3,000 who excel in our chosen sport. We admire our Australian Olympians. athletes. We appreciate their sportsmanship because win or lose we want to be proud of FEBRUARY those representing our country and wearing our Sochi 2014: The AOC sent a Team of 60 athletes national colours’. HE General the Hon. to Sochi, Russia to compete at the 2014 Olympic Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) the Winter Games held from 7 – 23 February. The Team achieved 15 top 10 results and brought MAY home three medals: Torah Bright, Silver AOC AGM 9 - 10 May, Museum of Contemporary (Women’s Snowboard Halfpipe), Lydia Lassila, Art Australia, Sydney. Bronze (Women’s Aerials) and David Morris, Prime Minister Welcomes Home Sochi Silver (Men’s Aerials). Team: The Hon. Tony Abbott MP congratulated AOC: the 2014 Australian Olympic and Paralympic ‘‘From a Team point of view, Winter Teams for inspiring Australians and pre- I want to applaud our athletes sented Olympians with their official IOC participation pins at the function. and the officials for the way AOC Order of Merit awarded to Gina they have conducted Reinhart, Peter Fox AM and Laurie Lawrence for 2014 themselves, and for becoming outstanding services to the Olympic movement. a Team that every Australian Women in Leadership: Alisa Camplin OAM (Aerials) appointed Chef de Mission of the 2016 should be proud of’. Winter Youth Olympic Team in Lillehammer, Norway. Ian Chesterman, Chef de Mission Drugs in Sport: John Coates AC, President High- 2014 Australian Olympic Team AOC outlined the latest developments in the fight against drugs in sport, which now covers APRIL the athlete’s entourage, the amended WADA The AOC attends Campaign Rio held at Sydney code, and the responsibility of Australia’s Olympic Park, 29 April. The Governor-General, National Sports Federations to comply by 1 lights His Excellency General the Hon. Sir Peter January 2015. 36 Inside the AOC: 2014 Highlights 37 Book launch: ‘From Athens With Pride’ AOC Nanjing 2014: The AOC hosted a Champ Historian Harry Gordon CMG AM has compiled Camp in Sydney for the 2014 Australian Youth the definitive history of the Australian Olympic Olympic Team. Chef de Mission Susie O’Neill Movement from 1896 – 2014. John Coates AC: OAM (Swimming) announced Rugby 7s co-cap- “The book tells the stories of all our superhe- tain Tiana Penitani as Flag Bearer for the roes and all the Olympians. He explains the cul- Opening Ceremony. The 89 athletes comprising ture behind these Olympians… This is a book the Australian Team competed from 16-28 that they can reflect on.” August and returned with 26 medals: 5 Gold, 4 Silver and 17 Bronze. JUNE ‘Overall I have been really impressed with AOC launches ‘Learn from a Champ’, an everyone’s attitude and how they have carried online resource to motivate school students to themselves’. Susie O’Neill OAM, Chef de Mission. learn from successful athletes and develop pos- itive attitudes to health and sport. OCTOBER Drugs in Sport 17 October: John Coates urged skill set required and the values of our organisa- and Loudy Wiggins () demonstrating JULY all sporting bodies to bring their anti-drugs tions, and then ‘champion’ them to take up posi- healthy eating options for children. Olympic Day 23 July saw many Olympians return codes up to world standard or risk not being tions of responsibility.” Helen Brownlee OAM AOC recognises Indigenous heritage. The AOC to their primary schools and sporting clubs to able to participate in major events. is changing its Constitution to recognise encourage and inspire young Australians to A Senate Committee heard evidence from AOC NOVEMBER Australia’s Indigenous heritage. The proposal reach their potential. President John Coates AC AOC takes a stand against child abuse: AOC will be voted on at the next Annual General ahead of Parliament debat- introduces mandatory Working with Children Meeting in May 2015. ‘To recognise the heritage, AUGUST “Overall I have been really ing and passing laws to Check for all coaches, staff and officials before culture and contribution of our nation’s first Channel Seven impressed with everyone’s strengthen the powers of they can join the 2016 Australian Olympic Team people, and to give practical support to at the 2016 Rio Games. Concerned by the revela- Indigenous reconciliation through sport’. awarded media rights: attitude and how they have the Australian Sports Anti- 5 August: The Seven Doping Authority (ASADA). tions at the current Royal Commission into child Network was awarded carried themselves” The laws will bring ASADA sexual abuse, AOC President John Coates AC has DECEMBER the Australian media into line with the World introduced the policy ‘to protect all members of IOC Agenda 2020. All 40 recommendations for Susie O’Neill OAM, Chef de Mission rights for the Rio 2016 Anti-Doping Authority our Olympic Teams and create a child safe reform of the Olympic Movement – including an 2014 Australian Youth Olympic Team Olympic Games, (WADA), which will intro- environment.’ overhaul of the Olympic bidding process driven PyeongChang 2018 duce tougher penalties in AOC launches Culture & Values program for by John Coates – were approved at the IOC’s Olympic Winter Games and the Tokyo 2020 2015. WADA will double bans - from two to four Rio. The IGNITE event series was launched on 19 127th Session in Monaco, 8-9 December. Olympic Games. Seven will also broadcast the years - for athletes using performance-enhancing November and will run for six months through- Benchmarking: Positive signs for Rio: The 2022 Olympic Winter Games and the 2024 drugs. Athletes will also be banned from dealing out Australia. Presented by Olympians and AOC undertakes a regular benchmarking exer- Olympic Games, whose host cities are to be with coaches, trainers and sports scientists who engaging over 1,000 athletes and officials, cise to rate our Team’s results against other determined. Seven West Media acquired broad- have broken anti-doping laws, and the period in IGNITE is designed to motivate and demonstrate countries in World Championship (or equivalent) cast rights on all media platforms and committed which investigations can begin into past doping the values and responsibilities involved in joining events. There were very positive signs for to promoting Olympism, , health, offences will be extended by two years to 10 years. the Australian Olympic Team, and the legacy set Australia’s Olympic Team in Rio moving into sixth education and youth sport across Seven’s media Women in Sport: Helen Brownlee OAM, by Olympians over 120 years since 1896. place on the Overall Medal tally and seventh on platforms, including its television network, news- AOC Vice President continued her long pioneer- Malcolm Page OAM appointed Chef de Mission the Gold Medal Tally in the AOC’s final bench- papers, magazines and online media. Seven first ing of promoting women in sport with a keynote 2015 Pacific Games Team. The dual Olympic mark study for 2014. broadcast the Olympics from Melbourne in 1956. speech to the Asia Pacific World Sport and Champion Sailor will lead up to 67 Australians ‘Congratulations to our swimmers on some ‘We’ve had a long relationship with Seven, Women (APWSW) Conference at the Sydney into our first appearance at the Pacific Games in excellent results and also to the coaches and which last covered the Beijing 2008 Olympic Cricket Ground on 27 October. Port Moresby from 4-18 July, 2015. officials who are driving their resurgence. We are Games, and we are happy to welcome them “I truly believe we should ‘get on with it’ and ‘Pulling on the green and gold at any time is lower on the Gold Medal Tally, but remain hope- back to the Olympic Team.’ John Coates AC assume equality. It is up to all of us – male and exciting, however to represent Australia as a Chef ful our athletes will convert some of the 29 Silver Fiona de Jong appointed Secretary General female – to look at ways of celebrating diversity de Mission is an amazing honour’. Mal Page OAM. and Bronze Medals into Gold come 2016. A top of the Australian Olympic Committee on by working together and actively practicing and AOC launches Eat Like a Champ, an online five finish is an aspirational goal and we una- 7 August, becoming the first female to hold this promoting dignity, respect and inclusiveness. To resource with Olympians Emma Moffatt shamedly strive to be back up there with the position. look for men and women with the qualities, the (Triathlon), Jo Brigden-Jones (Canoe/Kayak) best again.’ John Coates AC.

38 Inside the AOC: 2014 Highlights 39 The Australian Olympic Committee is The AOC President, John Coates AC, changing its Constitution to recognise has introduced the change which Australia’s Indigenous heritage. states: To recognise the heritage, culture and contribution of our nation’s first people, and to First give practical support to Indigenous reconciliation through sport.

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n ation 40 AOC recognises Indigenous Heritage 41 The proposal will be voted on at the next Annual Committee recognises Australian Indigenous General Meeting of the AOC in May 2015. The heritage and this is reflected in a change to their AOC has also proposed changes to the Australian constitution and team values. The one thing Inside the IOC Olympic Team A.S.P.I.R.E. values, with ‘RESPECT’ that moved me most at the 2000 Olympics, now reading: when I saw the joy on everyone’s face, was the I respect sport, the efforts of my competi- feeling that sport is an arena where we can all Contributing to a better world through sport tors, my team mates and officials. I respect come together and put our differences aside,” Australia and its Indigenous heritage. Freeman said. Agenda 2020 Some of the key areas addressed by the I respect our nation’s past and the spirit of “I am very appreciative of the tangible sup- “We must be the change we want to be” recommendations are: Olympism. port and commitment that the AOC have offered Thomas Bach, President International Olympic — Changes to the bidding process to reduce The move has the support of the Prime towards the Foundation (CFF). Committee. costs, simplify the process and attract more Minister, The Hon. Tony Abbott MP, who chal- The CFF helps Indigenous children experience At the International Olympic Committee’s bidding cities, lenged national their full potential in (IOC) 127th session in Monaco on 8-9 December — Move from a sport-based to an event-based leaders to recog- school and beyond. 2014, the IOC unanimously voted in favour of program, nise our Indigenous It is my belief that forty recommendations to shape the framework — Strengthen the 6th Fundamental Principle of heritage during a “I am proud that the education and sport of the Olympic Movement going forward. This Olympism of the to include visit to Arnhem builds confidence momentous occasion symbolised that Olympic non-discrimination on sexual orientation, Land earlier this Australian Olympic Committee and getting the Agenda 2020 will change the Olympic Movement, — Launch of an Olympic TV Channel to provide a year. recognises Australian Olympic movement and make Olympic sport fit for the future. platform for sports and athletes beyond the “We are Indigenous heritage and this is involved in inspiring President Bach initiated Olympic Agenda Olympic Games period, 365 days a year, and accepting the reflected in a change to their Indigenous children 2020 discussions over a year ago, with the — The athletes remain at the centre of all 40 of Prime Minister’s is a very positive premise to drive a strategic roadmap for the the recommendations, with the protection of challenge,” Coates constitution and team values. step.” future of the Olympic Movement. the clean athletes being at the heart of the said. The one thing that moved me “Cathy Freeman’s Australia’s Jess Fox (Canoe Slalom) played a IOC’s philosophy. “Mr Abbott hit most at the 2000 Olympics, appearance on the part as one of 11 athletes at a round table dis- a nerve. This year when I saw the joy on world stage when cussion with IOC President, Thomas Bach. as we prepare for everyone’s face, was the she lit the cauldron ‘It was an honour to be part of a select group the centenary of at the Sydney 2000 to discuss the Agenda 2020 with the President. ANZAC we read feeling that sport is an arena Olympics signified Hearing his vision and the direction of the about the contri- where we can all come Australia’s greatest Olympic movement was very exciting and it was bution of the together and put our act of reconciliation. a great learning experience to be a part of the Indigenous differences aside” 14 years on she con- round table discussion and contribute.’ Jess Fox Australians in both tinues to give so World Wars. We Cathy Freeman, OAM much to Indigenous marvel at their Australia and prowess on the Australia itself,” sporting field yet Coates said. many live in pov- erty, struggle with poor health, discrimination, “Changing the AOC Constitution is only the first drug abuse and an appallingly high suicide rate. step. I hope the 35 sports under the AOC “More work needs to be done and major umbrella will mobilise, along with other sports, sporting organisations, including the Australian and bring about change. Ultimately, I would Olympic Committee, can lead the way. There is definitely like to see more athletes out in the no better way to bring people together than communities encouraging the kids,” Coates through sport.” said. Olympic Gold Medallist, Cathy Freeman Australia has been represented by 43 Indigenous OAM expressed her appreciation at the athletes at the dating announcement. back to Tokyo 1964, winning 12 medals with “I am proud that the Australian Olympic nine of these won by women.

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IOC Members “We must be the change we want to be”

Thomas Bach, IOC President

IOC and the UN agreed to a more integrated approach to The IOC and the United Nations (UN) took spreading the spirit and practice of Olympism unprecedented steps together in 2014. involving more of the WOA’s Olympian members A historic Agreement was signed in New in programmes that make positive impact on York between Thomas Bach, President IOC and society. Olympians.org Ban Ki-moon Secretary General UN, to articu- late the shared values of the IOC and the UN ‘to WORLD OLYMPIANS ASSOCIATION contribute to a better world through sport’. Keep up to date with news from the World The UN declared 6 April as the International Olympians Association. The Olympians Club of The President of the Australian Olympic Commit- Day of Sport. Australia is one of 142 members of WOA — the tee and IOC Vice President, John Coates AC, will global body of Olympians Clubs with over lead two key Commissions on the International IOC Athlete’s Commission 80,000 Olympians represented worldwide. Olympic Committee, Chair of the IOC Juridical Keep up with the latest information (and Commission and the Sport & Law Commission. He contact) on the IOC Athletes’ Commission at was re-appointed to the TV Rights and New Media www.olympic.org/fortherecord Commission. Coates will remain as a member of ‘Olympians are at the heart of the Coordination Commission for Rio 2016 Olym- what the IOC does. A strong, International Olympic Academy: pic Games and Chair of the Coordination Commis- Travis Moran (Volleyball, Athens 2004) was vibrant WOA will help ensure sion for the Tokyo 2020 Games. selected to attend the 54th Young Participants that our Olympians are looked James Tomkins OAM, who is a member of the IOC Session at the International Olympic Academy Athletes’ Commission, has been appointed to the after and that they are able to held in Olympia, Greece from 15 to 29 June IOC Programme Commission. contribute to our global 2014. Approximately 200 participants from almost 100 countries attended the two week programmes’. Session which included workshops, lectures and cultural events exploring the Olympic Thomas Bach, IOC President Values and importance of respect for diversity.

WOA’s global promotion of Olympism The World Olympians Association represents and advocates for the 100,000+ living Olympians globally. The IOC and WOA have

44 INSIDE THE IOC 45 Mastering the Moment Australian Adam Pretty is Chief Photographer for Getty Images, highly awarded and so not resting on his laurels.

WRITER Pier Stamatogiannis

PHOTOGRAPHy Adam Pretty

‘It’s the highlight of being a sports photographer… nothing comes close to the Olympic Games.’

dam Pretty has shot every summer associated with the final outcome. These are what to photograph the world’s greatest sporting think it’s when you have a bit of both that you get and winter Olympic Games since Adam looks to record. events and athletes. a really great sports picture…when it’s got a news ASydney in 2000 and takes preparation “With the nature of sport, it’s so unpredicta- Thoroughly scoping out the venue and posi- edge and some great emotion and it’s artistically for the Olympic Games very seriously. ble. But if you put yourself in a good position, you tioning for background and lighting is key. “I want and aesthetically beautiful as well.” Even with close to twenty years as a sports know, with a nice background, then when some- to get the best picture I can and also tell the news As to be expected, there’s some jostling photographer, he doesn’t just show up on the day. thing unexpected does happen, you have the best story. For an Olympic Games or a big event like between the press pack for what could be the Preparation is everything. “I practised shooting chance of capturing that.” that, the main objective is to get that winning goal ideal position, especially “when you go to a new football as best as I could, said Adam, “just trying “Most of my better shots are when it has been or the winning moment, like when the athlete country, you always have to start from the back of to prepare [myself] for what to expect.” unexpected and I think that’s what I love about crosses the line. the queue again.” However, the excitement of sport comes from sports photography.”His move to Getty Images “You have to balance shooting artistically with There’s less fighting for elbowroom at the its unforeseeable moments and the emotions proved to be a dream outcome and allowed Adam also getting the news angle of the picture. And I Olympic Games where, according to Adam, “you

46 Mastering the Moment 47 are working with the familiar [photo] agencies and submissions from 170 countries by the Sony World you know most of the guys from around the world. Photography Awards Honorary Jury. So, there is some degree of mutual respect… But “I guess [it’s about] communicating as much when something happens quickly and you’ve run as possible, so they know exactly what they need into a position to get it. to do and what I’m trying to capture. I basically “I guess it does get pretty rough. Everyone’s don’t want to waste any of their time, and I get the trying to get that picture. I like having a bit of shot done as quickly and smoothly as possible. space to work and just do my own thing.” He’s looking forward to photographing his fifth From his space Adam has captured some of summer Olympic Games. “From my point of view, the most iconic images of recent Olympic history, it’s the highlight of being a sports photographer. including the series, titled “Olympic Journey Even after [shooting] the World Cup, nothing 2012”, which was chosen from over 122,000 comes close to the Olympic Games.

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“It’s something I feel really privileged to be able to go and – not just watch – but work at for my profession. It’s amazing to do.”

“Every day has the highest level of sport you can imagine, whatever the sport is. So it’s a phe- nomenal experience for a sports photographer… And after about the thirteenth day, you’re so tired, you’re just working on adrenalin the whole time. “It’s something I feel really privileged to be able to go and – not just watch – but work at for my profession. It’s amazing to do.” Adam Pretty has won multiple World Press Awards, Pictures of the Year International, Walkey Award and other accolades.

Special thanks to Adam Pretty and Getty Images for facilitating this feature story.

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Scott Kneller n o nsiti a r Athlete T Freestyle Skiing Vancouver 2010, Sochi 2014 Project Manager – Nix Anderson Project Management

Describe your transition path following your athletic retirement that led you to where you Hockey are now? I have always valued the importance of Atlanta 1996 (Gold), Sydney 2000 (Gold), Athens 2004 education and the importance of pursuing a Head Coach, Women’s Hockey – NSWIS career for myself after sport and it feels natural to pursue a career with the same intensity I did my sport. Over the last 6 years I have been studying a Describe your transition path following your What have you learnt from your Olympic Journey civil engineering and commerce degree at UNSW. athletic retirement that led you to where you that you have been able to apply to your post Balancing sport and study was certainly chal- are now? I retired from International Hockey after Olympic transition? My Olympic Journey shaped lenging, but I look back on it now as an invaluable the 2004 Olympic Games and began a two-year the person that I am today. I have a great sense of learning experience. I learnt how to deal with AIS Coaching Scholarship in 2005 that allowed me pride in representing my country. My journey stress and developed an appreciation for living a to work and study concurrently. I had a great helped me discover the kind of person I want to balanced lifestyle. I retired from competitive mentor coach and received numerous opportuni- be. The experience built on the values I was raised skiing after the 2014 Olympic Winter Games and So in January 2014, my brother Luke and I ties to expand my experience, including being an with, especially my drive to be “the best I could got stuck into my studies again. The slower pace started the Rob Kneller Youth Foundation in assistant coach to the Junior World Cup team that be,” something I try to instill in my athletes now. of uni was a welcomed change following the loving memory of our late father. In the last 12 travelled to Santiago in 2005. Achieving a formal Hard work, sacrifice, professionalism and Olympic Games but I craved new projects. months I have worked tirelessly to build a self- qualification in something I loved was very good citizenship are things that I apply every I opened a retail store in Jindabyne. Although sustaining foundation that supports my local rewarding. day. My journey gave me belief and confidence it wasn’t particularly successful, it taught me a community. I believe positive opportunities pre- in myself, taught me persistence and humility, lot about small businesses.The store also led me sent themselves if you’re willing to find them and it showed me the value of being part of an to a charity event in Thredbo where I met Derek and that’s how I try to live my life. elite culture that demands excellence from each Nix, founder and owner of Nix Anderson project of its members. management. I now work for Derek on a range of How would you describe your post-Olympic projects including the new Northern Beaches transition? What advice would you give to How would you describe your post-Olympic Hospital. It’s still early days, but I’m enjoying the other Olympians who are yet to transition from transition? What advice would you give to challenges the job provides everyday and look- sport to life after sport? I’m the first to admit other Olympians who are yet to transition ing forward to furthering my career. the transition to the real world has been tough. from sport to life after sport? My transition My friends are in , skiing neck deep from athlete to coach was pretty seamless What have you learnt from your Olympic powder at the moment, while I sit behind a desk because I knew it was time to go and I was look- Journey that you have been able to apply to your and doubt my lifestyle choices. As a profes- ing for my next challenge well before I played post Olympic transition? I learnt there is always a sional athlete, you’re an expert in your chosen my last game. Having a good balance between positive to find in any situation, you just have to be field, the best of the best. Everyone around you my working, sporting and personal lives made driven and motivated enough to find it. Less than is there to help you achieve your goals. I have the transition a lot easier. two months out from Sochi 2014 I injured myself moved into full time employment and started at It is important to consider what you want to and nearly shattered my Olympic dream. the bottom. I’m not used to working for some- do, and take steps to assist the transition pro- The experience made me realise just how one else and taking orders. It’s not worse cess prior to retirement. My advice would be to lucky I was to have the opportunity to give it a go. though, it’s just different. chip away at a university course, work out what When I came home in January for rehab, I was I see it as an opportunity to learn from the industry you want to work in, and then take blown away by the support I received from my best. I’ve been thrown in the deep end, but I’m advantage of the support available to you local community of Jindabyne. As my career was motivated to learn something new every day through your Personal Excellence advisor. You coming to an end, I thought a lot about the legacy and be the best again. The real world is defi- have more people around you willing to help I wanted to leave behind and how I could give nitely different, but there are so many opportu- than you may think you do! back to a community that had given me so much. nities waiting to present themselves.

52 Athlete Transition 53 AMY HETZEL Robin Bell Canoe/Kayak – Slalom Beijing 2008 (Bronze) Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 (Bronze) Senior Account Manager – Bastion EBA, Director – , Private Client Manager – NAB Private Wealth Education Ambassador – Australian Olympic Committee Can you describe your transition path from What have you learnt from your Olympic Can you describe your transition path from challenges in my professional life that fulfilled athletic retirement to where you are now? Journey that you’ve been able to apply to athletic retirement to where you are now? me and gave me the same sense of achievement The transition comes rather abruptly in the end. your post-Olympic transition? I used to apply I completed my Bachelor degree in Occupational and excitement that elite competition had. I tried through my sporting career to prepare the SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportuni- Therapy not long before I competed in the When you are working towards an Olympic with a University degree (Economics and ties & threats) analysis in sport. I would update Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. After the high of Games, everything is tracked and accounted for Finance at USYD completed part time) and vari- this on a weekly basis, short term and long competing at the pinnacle of world sport, I was but I quickly learnt that in your professional ous jobs in the relevant field during sport. term goals, looking at turning my weaknesses keen to chase a new and exciting career in the career, milestones are less tangible. I had four job prospects in finance after the into strengths and seizing opportunities. I still world of sports media. I reached out to some of The strong work ethic that I developed 2008 Olympic Games, but by the time I was back use this analysis at the end of each day, con- the amazing people I had met during my Olympic through my sporting career has proved to be a from the Olympics the GFC was in full flight. I got sidering how I may have handled things differ- journey to learn more about the media industry. huge asset, by providing me with the opportu- my break at NAB Private, where I am today. I had ently, and then I overlay that with a SWOT anal- I completed unpaid internships for the next six nity to inspire and motivate my colleagues. met a banking executive at a lunch which I had ysis weekly. months until Network Ten offered me a position done a speech at, I guessed his email address In sport, you are confronted with injuries as a Production Assistant. What was your transi- and he put me in contact with and failures, and you learn After a year, I gained some tion like? What advice NAB Private Wealth. I started as from them, and the same experience reporting for would you give to other an associate in November 2009 Resilience has applies to your working Sports Tonight and my Olympians? moved to a business develop- also been key... career. You cannot win every- reporting career grew. I My post-Olympic transi- ment manager and then onto a thing but it is how you adapt made the switch to Seven tion has been a learning Private Client Manager. you get back into the game. Network, where I reported experience that has on and produced sport for adjusted my perception What was your transition like? What advice the 6pm Nightly News, from the narrowly focused would you give to other Olympians? AFL broadcast, Spring world of an elite athlete to I entered the corporate world in tough market Racing Carnival and the greater professional conditions which compounded into a hard tran- Sunrise. I then spent two and business world. We sition. It is always hard, daunting and exciting years presenting sport on are all part of the Olympic starting something new. I knew I wanted to get ABC and News24. family and I have never into finance but had no idea where to begin. Not long after I fin- met another member of It was hard going from a world class athlete ished competing, I also this fraternity that wasn’t to starting at the bottom of the corporate joined the board of Water Polo Australia, as I willing to reach out and help out another ladder. You do have a different set of skills that was looking to contribute back to the sport that member. It’s so important to reach out, form are very useful however it does take time for you had given me so much over the years. relationships, meet up and learn about other to really bring them to the table. The skills com- I am finishing my MBA this year at the people, industries and opportunities. You’ll also panies like are generally skills athletes have Australian Graduate School of Management and learn a lot about yourself. obtained to become world class. Highlight am now exploring a career in the commercial My other piece of advice is to be prepared to these skills to any potential employer. side of sport at Bastion EBA. work just as hard as you did in your athletic life In sport I use to find out who best ranked to establish a professional career. Nothing will athlete was and ask to train with them or watch What have you learnt from your Olympic be handed to you because you are an Olympian. them train, it is a little different watching some- Journey that you’ve been able to apply to your Apply the many wonderful traits you developed one sitting at a work terminal, however finding a post-Olympic transition? After my Olympic as an athlete, because there is an incredible and mentor in your chosen field can help you accel- experience, I felt such a deep sense of fulfillment, rewarding career ahead of you. You just need to erate your career. They have done it before and achievement and happiness, but also relief. be willing to chase it down, like you did your can help you negotiate the landscape a little The biggest adjustment was finding Olympic dream. easier.

54 Athlete Transition 55 Have you helped out your community? Olympians in Let us know @ [email protected] the Community

22 January 31 March 12 June 15 August Ramone Cooper (Freestyle Skiing) participated Erin Walklate () held a series of bad- Olivia Vivian () and On live TV, Anna Meares OAM (Cycling) shaved in the Cathy Freeman Foundation’s (CFF) minton clinics for the school students in Kerang, (Athletics) shared the Olympic spirit at two her head to raise funds for the Little Heroes Horizons Program in Mt Buller. Cooper spent a Victoria. Two hundred students from Kerang primary schools as part of the national Foundation. Anna is the Little Heroes Foundation rewarding time with ten Indigenous students Primary School, Kerang South Primary School Olympic Day celebrations. Ambassador, which supports seriously ill chil- who had travelled to Mt Buller from Palm Island, and Kerang Technical High School attended. dren by raising funds for essential equipment Queensland. It was the first time any of them 16 June and services for the children and their families. had seen snow. 7 April Damon Kelly (Weightlifting) shared his inspiring Anna summarised her decision to shave her Scott Kneller (Freestyle Skiing) attended the story and tips on what it takes to be an elite ath- head as prioritising life over vanity and saying, 29 January Snowy Mountains Christian School to share his lete with students at Bray Park State High “If being uncomfortable for a little while makes Katya Crema (Freestyle Skiing) returned to Sochi experience with the students, teachers School. a big difference to the lives of seriously ill chil- Middle Park Primary School. Almost 90 primary and parents. dren, then I am all for it”. Anna aimed to raise a school students were treated to a first-hand 23 June – Olympic Day total of $250,000 for the Little Heroes account of the commitment and endeavour 2 June Past and present Olympic athletes visited the Foundation, 86% of which had been raised by necessary to become an elite athlete. 248 students from the Warrnambool district were National Sports Museum in Melbourne as part of the end of 2014. inspired by Nicole Livingstone OAM (Swimming), Olympic Day celebrations from June 23 to 26, 10 March Pam Kilborn-Ryan AM MBE (Athletics), Trevor including Steve Hooker OAM (Athletics), Steve 17 November Year 7 students at St. Kevin’s High School in Vincent (Athletics), Michelle Brogan (Basketball), Moneghetti (Athletics), Claire Mitchell-Taverner Gold Medallists from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Benowa, QLD were inspired by 2008 Olympic Kristi Willoughby (Basketball), Peter Blackburn (Hockey) and Nicole Livingstone OAM Games, Malcolm Page OAM (Sailing), Scott Gold Medallist Ken Wallace OAM (Canoe/Kayak) (Badminton ), Linley Frame (Swimming), Miao (Swimming). Brennan OAM (Rowing) and Angie Bainbridge and Bernadette Wallace. Miao () at the Active Youth OAM (Swimming) attended an Address to Development Program (AYDP) on June 3, 2014. Members and Senators of Parliament of Australia 17 March Over 30 Olympians visited 29 Schools by his Excellency Mr Xi Jinping, President of the Deanna Lockett (Short Track Skating) returned throughout Victoria as part of the popular AYDP. People’s Republic of China. They also attended a to her school, Sunnybank Hills State School in dinner in honour of his Excellency Mr Xi Jinping and was received with a hero’s wel- and Madame Peng Liyuan in the Great Hall, come. The primary students were eager to Parliament House, on 17 November obtain her autograph and listen to stories about 2014 at the invitation of the Prime Minister. her experiences at the Olympic Games.

56 Olympians in the Community 57 Olympians Congratulations

Births Marriages Tamsin Hinchley (nee Barnett) (Beach Volleyball – Beijing Travis Moran (Volleyball – Athens 2004) on his 2008, London 2012) and her husband Al on the birth of their marriage to Ellie Kyrylenko in March 2014 daughter Saskia in December 2013

Adam Miller (Athletics – Athens 2004) and his wife on the Sally Foster (Swimming – Beijing 2008, London birth their son Maxwell in October 2014 2012) on her marriage to Andrew Hunter in December 2013 Paul Murray (Cross Country Skiing – Torino 2006, Vancouver 2010) and his wife Marina on the birth of their Des Abbott (Hockey – Beijing 2008) on his mar- son Patrick in August 2014 riage to Ellena Murdock in November 2014 OAM (Sailing – Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000) and Marguerite Houston (Rowing – 2008) on the birth of their Amber Webster (nee Bradley) (Rowing – Athens son Lachlan Jack in April 2014 2004, Beijing 2008) on her marriage to Neill Webster in April 2014 Elka Whalan (nee Graham) (Swimming – Sydney 2000, Athens 2004) and her husband Tom Whalan (Water Polo Lara Carroll (Swimming – Athens 2004) on her – Sydney 200, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012) on the birth of their son Presley in January 2014 marriage to Sam Mist in May 2014

Tarnee Southwell (nee White) (Swimming – Sydney 2000, Casey Eastham (Hockey – Beijing 2008, London Beijing 2008) and her husband Ben on the birth of their 2012) on her marriage to Scott Sablowski in daughter Willow in October 2014 September 2014

Amber Webster (nee Bradley) (Rowing – Athens 2004, Sally Robbins (Rowing – Sydney 2000, Athens Beijing 2008) and her husband Neill on the birth of their daughter Marley in December 2013 2004) on her marriage to Howard Cameron in April 2014 Kym Howe (Athletics – Athens 2004) and her husband Aaron on the birth of their twins Austin and Arianne in May Rebecca Smith (Rowing – Athens 2004) on her 2014 marriage to James McLaughlin in April 2014 Mark Knowles (Hockey – Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012) and his wife Kelly on the birth of their son Luca Melanie Schlanger OAM (Swimming – Beijing in November 2014 2008, London 2012) and Chris Wright (Swimming – London 2012) on their marriage in September 2014 Erin Walklate (nee Carroll) (Badminton – Beijing 2008) and her husband Ben on the birth of their son Charlie Benjamin Holly Lincoln-Smith (Water Polo – London 2012) in May 2014 on her marriage to James Young in November 2014 (Sailing – Beijing 2008, London 2012) and his wife Josie on the birth of their daughter Amelie in August 2014 Ken Wallace OAM (Canoe/Kayak – Beijing 2008, London 2012) on his marriage to Naomi Shears James Stewart (Rowing- Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, in November 2014 Athens 2004) and his wife Amy on the birth of their daugh- ter Aurelia in February 2014

58 Olympians Congratulations 59 Olympians in Memoriam

Mervyn David Finlay Bridget Hyem (nee MacIntyre) Jim Dunn OAM Terry Kenneth Clarke 1931 - 2014 1933 - 2014 (Equestrian Moessinger AM (Hockey – Mervyn David Finlay, an Olympic rower and highly Bridget ‘Bud’ Hyem (nee MacIntyre), Australia’s Official – Atlanta (QOC Life Melbourne 1956) 1996, Sydney Member, QOC August 2014 respected athlete in both the rowing and Australian first female equestrian Olympian, passed away 2000, Athens Treasurer sporting communities, passed away in July 2014 at in March 2014 aged 81. Raised in Kayuga, near 2004) 1959-1970, Hon. Douglas Laing age 89. He competed in the Helsinki 1952 Olympic Muswellbrook, Bridget competed at Tokyo 1964 November 2013 Secretary (Water Polo – Games where he was part of the Bronze Medal win- Olympic Games, where she finished 24th in the 1970-1989) Helsinki 1952, ning Men’s Eight and went on to be an integral member individual Showjumping event and part of the Charles May 2014 Melbourne 1956) of the Kapyla Club and its annual reunions that was Australian Showjumping Team that finished 7th Bazzano October 2014 (Cycling – John Gardiner developed from the Games. riding her horse ‘Coronation’. Bridget married London 1948) (Basketball – Dr William After his sporting career, Mervyn went on to well-known Australian show jumper, Bill Hyem. January 2014 Tokyo 1964, Orchard become an Australian Supreme Court Judge (1984- After Bridget’s representation in Tokyo 1964, Mexico 1968) (Water Polo – 1994) and Queens Council. After retiring as a Judge, no Australian woman competed in equestrian Helen Baird May 2014 Helsinki 1952, Mervyn was appointed as an Inspector of the Police for 20 years. Bridget went on to be a well (Cycling Melbourne 1956) Integrity Commission by the NSW State Cabinet. renowned and respected owner and breeder, Administration) Penelope October 2014 Mervyn continued his involvement in and commit- breeding two of Australia’s most successful January 2014 Dunbabin (Hockey – Dr John ment to rowing with his home club, the Leichhardt Olympic horses, Gold Medallists Kibah Tic-Toc David Power 1984) Bartram Rowing Club, where he captained the year he repre- and Kibah Sandstone. Bridget was praised (Athletics – May 2014 (Athletics – sented Australia at the Helsinki Olympic Games. among the equestrian community for her tough Melbourne 1956, London 1948) but necessary approach and her outstanding Rome 1960) Brian Blackburn November 2014 Douglas Laing character and leadership. February 2014 (Athletics – Phil May 1931 - 2014 Just like Bridget’s Olympic dream and journey Melbourne 1956) Bridget Hyem May 2014 (Athletics – Born on 19 March 1931, Doug Laing became a well began at age 9, she too fostered the development (nee MacIntyre) Mexico 1968) renowned and respected athlete throughout Australia, of her horses from beginners to Olympic (Equestrian – Kenneth November 2014 competing in the Helsinki 1952 and Melbourne 1956 Champions. Bridget will be remembered for her Tokyo 1964) Doubleday Olympic Games as the Australian Water Polo goal- extraordinary commitment and dedication to the March 2014 (Athletics – John Pettigrew keeper. Doug was known for his ‘piano legs’ and his sport of Equestrian and her remarkable achieve- Helsinki 1952, (Football – ability to propel his body out of the water. With an ments as both an athlete and a breeder. Gregory Brough Melbourne 1956) Melbourne 1956) (Swimming – June 2014 December 2014 international career that spanned seven years from Mexico 1968) 1950-1956, the Dual Olympian wore fifty Australian March 2014 The Hon Mervyn Team caps. Finlay After his sporting career, Doug became a house- Malcolm Shaw (Rowing – hold name in the real estate industry partnering with (Rowing – Helsinki 1952) colleague and friend Spencer Simmons to establish 1972, July 2014 Laing and Simmons in 1967. Doug passed away, aged 1976) May 2014 Raymond 83, on 27 October 2014 and will be remembered for Buckingham his kind and caring nature, and incredible (Fencing – selflessness. Melbourne 1956) July 2014

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The 50th Anniversary of the Tokyo 1964 Athletics International (AI) 2014 A big thank you to the organising Sub- Olympic Games Breakfast Function Committee including, Bob Lay (Athletics – Tokyo The Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) Originally conceived as an occasion to celebrate 1964), Trevor Vincent (Athletics – Tokyo 1964), extended an invitation to all 1964 Olympians to the 50th Anniversary of the Australian Track and Lynne Williams, Erica Hooker (Athletics – participate in the celebrations of the 50th Field Team’s participation in the 1964 Tokyo Munich 1972), and Charlene Rendina (Athletics Anniversary of the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games. Olympic Games, this function was subsequently – Munich 1972, Montreal 1976). Many thanks The Australian contingent consisted of 17 extended to also mark 30 years since Los Ange- also to the rest of the AI Committee, Marian Olympians and their partners. les 1984, and 10 years since Athens 2004. O’Shaughnessy, Terri Cater (Athletics – Montreal The hospitality provided by the JOC was Early in 2014 details were announced of a 1976), & (Athletics – Montreal outstanding. The highlight of the visit was the new Athletics Australia (AA) initiative to intro- 1976) for their ongoing support. reception for 1,000 guests, held in the magnifi- duce uniquely numbered ‘Bibs’ for athletes who — Trevor Vincent OAM – (Athletics – Tokyo 1964) cent ballroom of the Palace Hotel in the pres- represented Australia at the Olympic Games, ence of His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Of Commonwealth Games, World Track and Field, Kapyla Club Helsinki 1952 Japan, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Governor of World Cross Country, or World Indoor For the 61st consecutive year – an ‘Olympic Tokyo Yoshi Mori and JOC President Tsunekazu Championships. AI then grasped the opportu- Record’ world wide – members of the 1952 Takeda, of whom we were privileged to meet. nity provided by our function, to present ‘Bibs’ Australian Olympic Team, the famed ‘Kapyla A nostalgic stopover was to the mighty Meiji to any eligible athletes who attended and this Club’ (named after their Olympic Village in Stadium, the venue for the 1964 Opening added significantly to the ultimate great suc- Helsinki) gathered at the Sydney Rowing Club Ceremony. The “old girl“ hadn’t aged at all and cess of this breakfast. for their annual reunion. was due to be demolished that week to be Conducted in the Olympic Room at the Of the 83 Olympians in the 1952 Australian replaced by a 100,000 seat stadium catering famous MCG, our breakfast was extremely well Team, seven attended the reunion: David for the future Olympics. An eerie silence took patronised with an attendance of 205, our best Anderson (Rowing), Edwin Carr (Athletics), over as 17 former Australian Olympians stood for some years. Forbes Carlile (Modern Pentathlon), Vic arm in arm in the silence of that empty stadium, The breakfast was most competently MC’d by Middleton (Rowing), John Rodgers (Rowing), remembering the thrill of marching through the 1976 Olympian Dr Peter Larkins, along with the Dan McDonnell () and Ray Smee OAM tunnel, in the Green and Gold, into that packed, company of 15 members of the 1964 Team, five (Water Polo). cheering stadium of 80 thousand people. from the 1984 Team and two from 2004. Quite a As per the Kapyla Club Scandinavian tradi- Our grateful thanks is extended to JOC number travelled from interstate and all who tion, guests were treated to a shot of ‘Aquavit’ President, Mr Tsunekazu Takeda Misu and the attended were unanimous in their praise of the on arrival washed down with salted herrings. generosity of the JOC for strengthening the function. Many old friendships were rekindled and MC Ray Smee presided over an entertaining bond that exists between the Japanese and contacts exchanged. A range of memorabilia was and profoundly warm function, full of freind- Australian Olympic family. We all hope we will brought along and displayed by many attendees, ships and shared memories. Long may the be around to celebrate the Olympics in 2020 . much to the interest and enjoyment of all. Kapyla Club live on in Australia’s Olympic family. Once an Olympian always an Olympian and The highlights of the function were Len The 62nd anniversary of the Helsinki Olympic the memory stays forever. Citius , Altius , Johnson’s very entertaining presentation of our Games will be held at the Sydney Rowing Club Fortius. participation in each Olympic Games. on Friday 17 July 2015. — Barclay Wade (Rowing, Tokyo 1964) The Bib presentations were highlighted by the attendance of Bib recipients Ray Weinberg - Bib number 136 – London 1948, John Vernon – Bib number 173 – 1950, & Neil Robbins – Bib number 196 – Vancouver 1954.

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Australian Capital Dobson (Hockey). It was good to New South Wales Museum. Many thanks must go 2000 Olympic Games and I ask next reunion. Territory have Olympians of yesteryear in 2014 has been a year of change to Matt Hayes (Sailing), CEO of all Olympians to ‘save the date’ We hope 2015 is a great year The ACT Olympians Club has attendance, notably John Fox for the Olympians Club of NSW. Sydney by Sail for arranging and of 15 September 2015 for a gala for the Queensland Olympians been reinvigorated at a (Water Polo) and Marty Roberts Our focus has been to create a supporting the event. event. Club and its members and look Christmas Cocktail Party held on (Swimming). program of events that is rele- In October, NSW Olympians I would like to thank the forward to reconnecting with 4 December 2014. The ACT Olympians Club has vant to our members based on Olympians Club Executive even more Queensland based been working with the ACT information gleaned from the Members for their significant Olympians. Olympic Council (ACTOC) on survey we conducted in 2013. contribution to the success of — Julie McDonald OAM rejuvenating the club, with As a result, our events in 2014 the Club and the events con- (Swimming), President increasing momentum. This is focused on Olympians and their ducted this year. Sincere thanks particularly important in light of partners and we have promoted to the AOC and the NSW the AOC-administered Rio 2016 our events through the power of Olympic Council for their ongo- fundraising campaign. Both the personal contact. ing support of the Olympians ACTOC and the OCACT are keen The creation of an Olympians Club. to see local Olympians, a valua- Club Ambassadors Program in — Peter Hadfield (Athletics), ble and significant asset, 2013 has been instrumental in President become more involved. increasing the numbers of We commence 2015 with Olympians attending our events Queensland great optimism. and I would like to take this gathered at the wonderful In October 2014, the Queensland — Marty Rabjohns, President opportunity to thank our Billich Gallery to celebrate some Olympians Club held a successful Ambassadors for their support significant milestones – the 50th 50th Anniversary Reunion for the and passion. Anniversary of the 1964 Tokyo 1964 Olympians. Notably in We conducted a Twilight Sail Olympics, the 30th Anniversary attendance were Julian Rossi on Sydney Harbour in February. of the Los Angeles 1984 Summer (Boxing), Billy Booth (Boxing), The competitive spirit of our Games and the Sarajevo 1984 Bruce Richardson (Rowing), Olympians came to the fore on Winter Olympics, the 20th Graeme McCall (Rowing), Athol what was a picture perfect even- Anniversary of the Lillehammer McQueen (Boxing), Arthur ing on the harbour. The sailing Winter Games and the 10th Denovan (ABC Broadcaster), Thank you to Jenny Owens was followed by a cocktail party Anniversary of the Athens Simon Newcomb (Rowing), (Alpine and Freestyle Skiing) and at the Australian Maritime Summer Games. We also wel- Randall Hope (Boxing) and Fred Regan Harrison (Swimming). comed the latest group of Casey (Boxing). The event proved a great suc- Olympians to the Olympians The guests had a great time cess, with a significant number Club, those athletes who repre- sharing old stories including life of new faces appearing. sented at the Sochi 2014 in the Tokyo Olympic Village, Prominent among these were Olympic Games earlier in the amongst memorabilia that the current World Champion year. Over 100 people attended Queensland Olympic Council Caroline Buchanan (BMX the event with 60 Olympians. compiled for display. It was a Cycling), Kim Crow (Rowing), 2015 provides us with the great celebration after such a Scott Brennan (Rowing), Hannah opportunity to celebrate the long time and they are all very Every-Hall (Rowing), and Louise 15th Anniversary of the Sydney much looking forward to the

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South Australia Steinhardt. Given the success of Tasmania “I’m really privileged to play Victoria The 2014 Annual Dinner was this event, the Club intends to The Tasmanian Olympians Club a fantastic sport along with The Olympians Club of Victoria held at the Glenelg Golf Club on hold a similar event in 2016, in conjunction with the some of the best athletes in the (OCV) had some notable high- 31st May. As 2014 commemo- when we can celebrate another Tasmanian Olympian Council world,” he said. I hope people lights the last 12 months including rated the 50th anniversary of the year of Games’ Anniversaries. held a Cocktail Party in June fol- play hockey and I hope that the formation of the Young Tokyo Olympic Games, John The Club sincerely wel- lowed by a breakfast in people see things like this and Olympians Club of Victoria, Heard (Captain, Basketball comes all SA based Olympians November. The Olympians also get inspired to keep playing headed up by Steph Moorehouse Team, Tokyo 1964) was the guest who are keen to be involved in joined the Tasmanian Team their sport at their grassroots (Gymnastics). This is a sub-group speaker. Also in attendance was the Olympians Club to ensure Appeal Committee for Christmas level and hope to be going to of the OCV but with their own South Australia’s oldest living that it continues to progress and at the Lord Mayor’s the Olympics like I’ve been committee and the capacity to Olympian Denise Wangel (nee connect SA Olympians. Please offices in December. lucky enough to do.” run their own events with the Norton) (Swimming) who com- contact SA Olympic Council Tasmanian Olympians have — Bethanie Kearney (Athletics), assistance, as required, of the peted at the Helsinki 1952 Executive Director, Kirsty had a great year including President VOC and OCV. To qualify for the Olympic Games. Withers on 08 7424 7749 or reigning World Champion and Young Olympic Club of Victoria, All SA based Olympians President of the SA Olympians 2012 London Olympian, Amy Olympians are required to be Cure (Cycling) who won the under 35 years of age. It is envis- Australia’s first Gold Medal at aged that this new club will the World Cup attract young Olympians keen to meet in London in December. rekindle friendships and recon- Hobart’s Luke Jackson (Boxing) nect with their fellow team mates after his fight in December is and progress seamlessly into the currently unbeaten after seven Olympians Club activities. professional bouts. The 2014 Annual Dinner held In April, Peter Eckhardt at the Sofitel on Collins Street in Gill’s farewell lunch at the Il (Canoe/Slalom), who paddled Melbourne was a success with Duca restaurant in early for Australia at the 1992 500 guests and a large percent- November, where the notable were invited to attend a Reunion Club, Leon Gregory on 08 8296 Barcelona Olympics, watched age of Olympians and Olympic John Wylie, Chairman of the Cocktail Party on 16th October 4542. his 16-year-old daughter Kate officials, including many mem- Australian Sports Commission at the Hilton Hotel. Of the 70 We hope to see you all at win Silver in the Junior K1 World bers of the Young Olympians and Nick Green, AOC Board guests there were 50 Olympians. our next Annual Dinner, Friday 13 Canoe Slalom Championships Club. member and President of the In light of the 50th, 30th, and June 2015. Details to be pro- at Penrith. The VOC would like to pay VOC both spoke and thanked 10th anniversaries of, Tokyo vided closer to the date. (Hockey) tribute and show immense grat- Gill. 1964, Los Angeles 1984 and — Kirsty Withers, Executive was named Tasmania’s Athlete itude to Gill Brewster, CEO of the —Leon Wiegard (Water Polo) Athens 2004 respectively, Director of the Year in December. Eddie VOC and secretary of the OCV President Marley Chapman (nee Dayman) is an integral member of the for her contribution over the (Swimming), Jenny Cheesman Kookaburras. He also cap- past seven years. Gill, who has (Basketball) and Travis Moran tained the Tasmanian Tigers in recently retired from the posi- (Volleyball) represented their the , tion, has had a huge influence in respective Games and were which won its first National the successful running of both interviewed by MC, Adam Championship this year. organisations in her tenure at the VOC. 80 people attended

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Athletes’ Commission Australian Olympic Alexandra Croak It was a crowd-pleasing, The OCWA will continue to Chair Committee Gymnastics - Sydney 2000 In October, the Olympians Club unconventional and fun filled host functions in conjunction Kim Crow Level 4 , 140 George St Diving - Beijing 2008 Rowing Museum of Contemporary Art of WA hosted an event in con- performance by Olivia Vivian on with local sporting events and Amy Hetzel Beijing 2008, London 2012 Sydney NSW 2000 junction with the Chetkovich the uneven bars. Olympic milestone anniversaries. Water Polo - Beijing 2008 Deputy Chairperson E: [email protected] Cup in Perth. This team event The Annual 2014 Christmas The OCWA is constantly E: [email protected] Dean Lukin OAM featured performances from all lunch combined with the AGM seeking social events to con- Ramone Cooper Freestyle Skiing, Moguls P: 02 9247 2000 Weightlifting - Los Angeles 1984 seven disciplines of gymnastics was held at Cambridge tinue to progress and connect Vancouver 2010 over a single night. Olympians Club on 30 November. The our West Aussie Olympians. Contacts Athletics - Montreal 1976 Club members and their fami- event was attended by 78 Best wishes to all our alumni Athlete and Olympian Services Members Russell Phegan lies were treated to a gymnas- guests, of which 44 were here in WA. We look forward to at the AOC – For any information please contact the following AOC Swimming - Tokyo 1964 tics spectacular, including the Olympians who between them seeing you at some of our Athletics Staff Member Meg Sissian showcasing of four WA have won 12 Medals - 6 Gold, 4 OCWA events this year. Beijing 2008, London 2012 Jeremy Rolleston E: [email protected] Bobsleigh Olympians: , Silver, 2 Bronze including a rep- — , President Cate Campbell OAM Torino 2006, Vancouver 2010 Olivia Vivian, and resentation at every summer Swimming ACT Olympians Club Janine Murray. The pre-event Games since Melbourne 1956. Beijing 2008, London 2012 President Rick Timperi Boxing function provided an opportu- Masters of Ceremonies, Allana Lydia Lassila OAM Marty Rabjohns Rowing Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996 nity for social interaction whilst Slater and Jesse Phillips Freestyle Skiing, Aerials Salt Lake City 2002, Torino 2006, Beijing 2008 Mark Tonelli Vancouver 2010, Sochi 2014 Executive Committee Swimming Steven Hooker OAM E: [email protected] Montreal 1976, Moscow 1980 Athletics M: 0402 292 645 Manny Santos Athens 2004, Weightlifting Beijing 2008, London 2012 NSW Olympians Club Melbourne 1956, Rome 1960 President Anna Meares OAM Barclay Wade Peter Hadfield OAM Cycling Rowing - Tokyo 1964 Athens 2004, Athletics Beijing 2008, London 2012 Moscow 1980, Los Angeles 1984 E: [email protected] P: 02 9247 2000 Lauren Mitchell Executive Committee Gymnastics Ian Brown QLD Olympians Club Beijing 2008, London 2012 Sailing Montreal 1976, Los Angeles 1984 President James Tomkins OAM Julie McDonald OAM Stephen Carr Rowing Swimming Figure Skating 1988, Barcelona 1992, Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992 Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Albertville 1992, Executive Committee Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 Lillehammer 1994, enjoying scrumptious food and together kept the audience Nagano 1998 Trevor Beckingham OAM Ken Wallace OAM Treasurer a drink. An extra level of excite- entertained with some inter- Canoe/Kayak Jo Carter Lisa Zoomers ment was enjoyed as a few esting interviews. The raffle Beijing 2008, London 2012 Figure Skating Secretary Olympians had the opportunity proceeds were again donated Loudy Wiggins Nagano 1998, Torino 2006 to judge the to Mission Australia’s ‘Perth Diving Hannah Campbell-Pegg Denise Boyd Medal for the ‘wow factor’. Christmas Lunch in the Park for Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Luge Athletics the disadvantaged’. Athens 2004, London 2012 Torino 2006, Vancouver 2010 Montreal 1976, Moscow 1980

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