Amy Turner is a New Zealand born rugby union and league player who made the switch to the sevens format for the Rio 2016 Olympics to represent Australia. She played a pivotal role in Australia's gold medal success helping them defeat New Zealand in the final match. Prior to the Olympics Turner had been playing for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League.
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.
