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Australian Sports Medal
Subcategory of Awards Australian Awards
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History

The Australian Sports Medal commemorates the efforts of Australians who have made our country a nation of sporting excellence. In 2016 there were 17951 recipients.

Notes

  • 'The Australian Sports Medal commemorates the efforts of Australians who have made our country a nation of sporting excellence. Nominations were called for in 2000, the year in which Sydney hosted the Olympic and Paralympic games. Source: www.itsanhonour.gov.au/ (Sighted 23/06/2010).

Latest Winners / Recipients

Year: 2000

R. M. Williams Driving force behind inception of Polo and Polocrosse in the Toowoomba area.
Wayne Bennett Australian, Qld, Brisbane Broncos coach. Significant contribution to the development of sport.
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