![]() ![]() McDermott and Barber take home medals from the field TOP TEN AUSTRALIAN MOMENTS FROM THE TOKYO OLYMPIC GAMES 10. What followed at the medal ceremony was a special moment where Seebohm presented McKeown with her medal and the pair stood together on top of the podium.Ī moment that typified the Australian team's closeness these Games and signified a changing of the guard to the new generation of Aussie athletes. There was a special moment towards the end of the swimming programme in the 200m backstroke when Kaylee McKeown took home her second individual gold medal of the Games.įinishing in third was Emily Seebohm, an Aussie swimming legend at her fourth Olympics. Kaylee McKeown and Emily Seebohm share the podium And thankfully, he had no lasting injuries. He had to be taken from the track in a wheelchair but the legacy he created in that moment is one that won't be forgotten. But he was determined to finish and eventually crossed the line. An Aussie athlete who gave his all and was out on his feet. To start the Athletics calendar for Australia, Patrick Tiernan dragged himself across the line in the Men's 10,000m final. Patrick Tiernan's display of determination The incredible quarterfinal win over Great Britain will go down as one of the greatest games of Olympic football, ever. While they were unable to get out of their group, it was a moment that showed just how quickly the nation can get behind our Olympic athletes.įor our Matildas, while they didn't come away with a medal it was a tournament that they can certainly be proud of. When the Olyroos secured a 2-0 win over Argentina in the opening days of competition, it set the scene for the fortnight to come. Australia's footballers take on the world To come back and win an Olympic bronze medal at the first time Surfing is being held at the Olympics? An inspirational moment that won't be forgotten anytime soon. A traumatic brain injury left Wright having to learn how to walk again. ![]() It has been well-documented the journey that Owen Wright went through to get back to surfing. ![]() Nothing more Aussie than getting the job done quickly and being able to enjoy the moment in the final medal race. Then Mat Belcher and Will Ryan followed his lead by taking out the Men's 470, also with a race to spare. Matt Wearn started the Aussie sailing gold rush when he took out the Men's Laser (with one race to spare). The fact that Andrew Hoy was competing at his eighth Olympic Games was an achievement in itself.įor the 66-year-old to come away from it with an individual bronze medal and a team silver? Remarkable and inspiring. Andrew Hoy's individual medal at 8th Olympics In the space of an hour, Australia's rowers won two gold medals on July 28.Īustralia's Men's and Women's Four both came home strong to take out the win in a moment that could hold real significance for the future of Australian rowing. While he wasn't able to get through the semifinals, in just over ten seconds Browning made his mark on the world of athletics. Most of Australia was left speechless, except of course the incomparable Bruce McAvaney who always has the right thing to say. Here is this incredible athlete who managed to produce the fastest time ever by an Australian at the Olympics. When Rohan Browning took out his heat in the Men's 100m, the entire country was left in shock. It was an incredible run that should set them up for more success in the years to come. They beat the number one team in the world on their way to the final where they narrowly lost to the American pair of April Ross and Alix Klineman. Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy were the fifth-rated team going into the Olympics but their campaign surpassed all expectations. Artacho del Solar and Clancy claim Beach Volleyball silver It's a credit to how well Australia performed at the Games that so many moments failed to make the top ten.Īll of these could have easily snuck their way into the list but just missed out. We combed through all the moments, and trust us, we watched them all, to put together the top ten Australian moments from the Tokyo Olympic Games. It was also one of the most-watched Games with so many Australians in lockdown with nothing to do but cheer our Aussies on.Īnd didn't we have some performances to be proud of? A new generation of athletes broke through to lead the way while some of our most popular athletes finally took home a medal. As the Tokyo Olympics come to an end, it's time to look back at the top ten Australian moments after an incredibly successful Games for our athletes in green and gold.Īustralia finishes its campaign in Tokyo with 17 gold medals, the equal most of any Olympic Games along with Athens 2004.Īfter disappointing returns in London and Rio, it's certainly a welcome change as we have struggled in recent Olympic Games. ![]()
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