The new members elected are Greta Small and Brodie Summers, both of whom competed in Beijing in Alpine and Mogul skiing respectively.

Chef de Mission Geoff Lipshut says the Beijing Olympians were a particularly engaged group and Greta and Brodie will make a valuable contribution in the important work undertaken by the Commission.

“We had a very good turnout in voting with the group – congratulations to Greta and Brodie.

“Brodie has a great range of experiences in sport, starting off as a regional local athlete in Mt Buller to attending three Olympic Games. It took him a while to get into the national team, so he remembers that struggle. I think he will represent the winter sport athletes extremely well.

 
“He will do a great job of listening to athletes and importantly, asking the right questions of his fellow athletes to understand what they need and what direction planning should be going.

“Greta is one of the great stories in winter sport in Australia. She’s taken on the world of downhill ski-racing. Just herself and her father, without a lot of resources.

“Yet she gets out there each week and represents our country really well at the very toughest level of competition. Greta will bring that particular experience and knowledge to the Commission,” Mr Lipshut said.

There are five men and five women on the AOC Athletes’ Commission following the election process at these Games. The Commission also include Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander athletes.

AOC Chief Executive Officer Matt Carroll says the Athletes’ Commission plays a vital role in informing the AOC Executive of the athlete perspective on key issues.

“The Commission under Steve Hooker and more recently Scott Kneller has shown the capacity to listen to fellow athletes. We have seen the results of a collaborative approach between the Commission and the Indigenous Advisory Committee.

“That has manifested itself in positive action with representation on the Commission, the ‘Walk with Us’ forums and the distinctive Indigenous designs in the Olympic Teams competition wear and accessories. We now have an Australian Olympians’ Oath also a product of that collaboration.

“With the Brisbane 2032 Games now firmly in our sights, and of course Paris 2024, Milan-Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 coming, our Athletes’ Commission will make an enormous contribution to the Games’ experience of our athletes at each of these Games,” Mr Carroll said.

Outgoing Chair Scott Kneller wished the new-look Commission well.

“I wanted to particularly thank Lydia Lassila for her contributions over the years to the athlete commission, her experience and passion has been instrumental in driving the Commission’s initiatives.  It's been a pleasure to work alongside her and represent the winter sports community.

“Brodie and Greta will bring their own unique experiences, talents and passion to the group and will be great athlete representatives for our winter community,” Mr Kneller said.

Following the Beijing 2022 Winter Games and last year’s Summer Games in Tokyo, a new-look Commission has emerged with the following members:

Cate Campbell (Swimming - currently Deputy Chair)
Jess Fox (Paddle)
Ken Wallace (Paddle)
Alex Winwood (Boxing)
Rowie Webster (Water Polo)
Rachael Lynch (Hockey)
Cameron Girdlestone (Rowing)
Andrew Charter (Hockey)
Greta Small (Alpine Skiing)
Brodie Summers (Mogul Skiing) 

The Athletes’ Commission will elect a new Chair at its meeting scheduled in March.