You know about Jamaica and Cool Runnings, perhaps you've heard about the Snow Leopard from Ghana. Now, on the morning of his event, meet the latest in charismatic and determined warm-weather Olympians, whose ability to even come and compete at these Games deserves a personal gold medal. Introducing the Snow Lion from Ethiopia.
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.
