The Daily Telegraph logo The Daily Telegraph 1 month ago

We could be Olympic also-rans

AUSTRALIA is in danger of becoming an Olympic Games also-ran, with AOC boss John Coates to today issue a blunt warning about just how far we could fall as a sporting nation. Full Article at The Daily Telegraph

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  1. International Olympic Committee
  2. Jacques Rogge
  3. Kate Ellis (politician)

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  1. Its all very well to get behind swimming and track and field but the lower-profile sports are also really important because those athletes struggle financially and need assistance
    Grant Hackett – Grant Hackett SOURCE: Herald Sun 1 month ago
  2. Being so close to the Winter Games will make it virtually impossible for those athletes to benefit from extra funding
    SOURCE: Herald Sun 1 month ago
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