With a population of under 20 million we are currently the holders of many world records and titles. At the Atlanta Olympics Australia finished in 5th position over all in its medal tally.
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Australia is one of the worlds most achieving
sporting nation per capita. With a population of under 20 million we are currently the holders of many world records and titles. At the Atlanta Olympics Australia finished in 5th position over all in its medal tally. |
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Much of this success in sport comes from the diverse range of activities pursued across the
country, and the scope of activities such a large area provides. From skiing in the snowfields to surfing on the coast Australia has every opportunity to practice every sport. The long hours of sunshine provide excellent opportunities for sportsman to train most of the year in their chosen field. Many international sportspeople come to Australia to train in the northern winter and this also provides opportunity for our own athletes to train with, and against them, and to use their experience as a benchmark. Contributing to the success of Australians in sport is the Australian Institute Of Sport. A national body established by the government to provide training and facilities for athletes who show promise in their chosen fields. The main istitute is in Canberra with specialised barnches around the country. Adelaide, for example, specialises in cycling and cricket. A list of medal achievers at the Atlanta and Sydney Olympic Games indicates the success of Australian sports people in the international arena. As host nation for the Year 2000 Olympics, it is anticipated many new areas of achievement will be added to this list. We will see. SIGNIFICANT AUSTRALIAN ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORT
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