Going for Gold: Ian Thorpe AM's speech at the 2019 Trans-Tasman Dinner

Trans-Tasman Tales

English - June 13, 2019 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB
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Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.

Every year, the Australian High Commission hosts a black tie dinner featuring a prestigious Australian guest speaker. In 2019, the Australian High Commission was delighted to welcome Australia's greatest Olympian, Ian Thorpe AM, to Wellington. Ian talks about leadership, his journey to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and his first New Zealand experience.

Ian has kindly allowed us to share his address with you all.

Click here to watch the 4x 100m relay at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games referred to by Ian.

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