BOXING: When Naomi Fischer-Rasmussen makes history as the first Australian woman to box at the Olympics, she knows Layne Beachley, the world's greatest female surfer, will be cheering her on.
Layne Beachley in female boxer's corner
Layne Beachley in female boxer's corner
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.