At Atlanta 1996, Daniel Kowalski became the first swimmer since 1904 to win a medal in the 200m, 400m and 1500m freestyle events at the same Olympic Games, bringing home silver and two bronze medals, plus a 4th place from the 4x200m Freestyle relay.
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.
