Cadel Evans became the first Australian to win the Tour de France in July 2011. In recognition of his historic achievement, Evans was awarded the Sir Hubert Opperman medal after being named the Jayco 2011 Australian Cyclist of the Year.
The Australian Olympic Committee acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the lands on which we are located. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.
We celebrate and honour all of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Olympians.
The Australian Olympic Committee is committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society and sport.
