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AOC applies new standards of behaviour
09 December 2008

Under new rules imposed by the Australian Olympic Committee, athletes must declare any serious criminal charges or convictions or any conduct not in the best interests of the Team prior to being selected for future Olympics.

Previously athletes were only required to disclose information about conduct that brought themselves or their sport into disrepute. [more]




Nick Green to lead the 2012 Australian Olympic Team
21 November 2008
Dual Olympic rowing gold medallist Nick Green will lead the Australian Olympic Team to the 2012 Games in London following his appointment as Chef de Mission today.

The AOC Executive Board endorsed Green’s appointment at a meeting in Melbourne. [more]


Like father like son
11 November 2008
Thomas McDermott, 15, aims to follow in his father’s footsteps and compete at the Olympic Games. [more]

Father & Daughter duo for AYOF
06 November 2008
Fencing’s Head Coach Vladimir Sher and his 15-year-old daughter Diana have teamed up for January’s Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) in Sydney. [more]

Ice Sports Centre to produce more Olympic champions
30 October 2008
Construction will begin early next year on a National Ice Sports Centre in Melbourne which AOC President John Coates says will make Australia a world power in ice sports. [more]

[news archive]

Stromlo Forest Park Event

To raise money for the 2008 Australian Olympic team, the ACT Olympic Council is hosting a fun run, biathlon and cycling event at Stromlo Forest Park.

Sunday 20 July - see entry form for details.


   Entry Form   




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