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Olympics Unleashed celebrates 100th school
OLYMPICS UNLEASHED: More than 23000 students have been inspired by Olympians and Paralympians as the Olympics Unleashed program today celebrates its 100th school visit, at Elanora State School.
Jess Fox inspires western Sydney schoolkids
Dual Olympic medallist and greatest individual slalom paddler of all time, Jessica Fox received a rock-star welcome when she arrived at Ropes Crossing Primary School to be part of a Launch Day for the school’s sport houses.
WA students awarded for exemplifying Olympic values
The AOC have honoured 43 Western Australian secondary school students with the prestigious Pierre de Coubertin Award.
85 students receive Pierre de Coubertin Award for sportsmanship
Since Pierre de Coubertin founded the Olympic Movement in 1894, athletes haven striven to live and compete by the Olympic values each day.
Regional Victorian students inspired by nation’s top athletes
To be coached by an Olympian is something any aspiring athlete might dream of, but that dream recently became a reality for over 300 primary students from regional Victoria.
Watts inspires Aussie Schools Triathletes
Rio 2016 Olympic boxer, Shelley Watts has inspired budding junior athletes this week, as the 2018 National Schools Triathlon Festival took over Sydney.
PyeongChang Olympians visit Starlight Foundation
Five Aussie Olympians had a very special visit to Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital during the Welcome Home tour
PyeongChang Olympians inspire next generation during Welcome Home tour
One month since Australia wrapped up its successful PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic campaign, the Team have kicked off Welcome Home celebrations in Melbourne.
Chat to a Champ - PyeongChang 2018 Information
With only 15 days until the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games kick off, our preparations are well underway with the 2018 Team announnced today.
PyeongChang 2018 'Chat to a Champ' ready to kick off
With just 193 days until the 2018 Olympic Winter Games are officially opened, athletes vying for a spot on the Australian Team are connecting with schools across the country to share the ups and downs of their journey to PyeongChang.
Aussie eight to represent at the International Youth Pierre de Coubertin Forum
With the world at their feet, eight outstanding secondary students have been selected to represent Australia at the 11th International Pierre de Coubertin Forum in Ülenurme, Estonia, August 19 – 27.
Olympians inspire WA Pierre de Coubertin recipients
22 outstanding secondary students from Western Australia have been presented with the Pierre de Coubertin award, after displaying the Olympic ideals of fair play and sportsmanship.
AOC Partners with Pacific School Games
Australian Olympic Committee President John Coates has welcomed a partnership with the Pacific School Games with under 200 days to go before the 10th edition begins in Adelaide later this year.
Australia’s best triathletes inspire the next generation
Triathlon’s next generation of stars were given an insight into the life of an Olympic Champion, as Emma Frodeno (nee Snowsill) and Loretta Harrop inspired budding triathletes with their tales of triumph and defeat at the Olympic Games.
Olympians kick off Active April in Melbourne school
Who better to inspire students to get moving and be active than three Olympians from the sports of basketball, rowing and athletics?