Dashing Dan’s Sporting Adventures

Hockeyroo Steph Kershaw

Womens Hockey Player, Stephanie Kershaw is competing at her second Olympics in Paris.
 
She was part of the team that dominated the pool matches in the previous Olympics and was undefeated before a heartbreaking one-nil loss to India in the Quarterfinals saw their campaign and quest for a medal end.
 
This team has seven newcomers to the Games and made the controversial decision to leave out one of the World Hockey Player of the Year Rosie Malone.
 
Steph is considered and eloquent in this discussion and her keenness to be part of a team to break a 24-year medal drought in the women's Games at the Olympics...
 
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Kookaburra Tom Craig

Our guest today will be representing Australia at the Olympic Games in men's Hockey. Tom Craig is at his second Olympics after he was injured in the third quarter of the opening game in Tokyo in 2021.
The Australians are in Pool B with Belgium, Ireland, Argentina, New Zealand and India as they aim for their second-ever gold medal and 8th medal in the past nine games.
Tom is a vital member of this Kookaburras side having been part of the team for 10 years. here is his story..
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Russell Mark

 
Our Guest Today for Aussie Home Loans is one of this Country's most successful and Durable Olympians.
 
Russell Mark won a gold in Shooting at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996 and represented his country at six games.
 
He also has been very Savvy in making the most of opportunities that have been presented to him since winning the Gold enjoying a successful career in business, coaching and media which helped put the sport on the map.
 
Here is the fascinating story of the legendary Russell Mark...
 
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Tamsyn Lewis Manou

Join me on Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures today is three-time Olympian in athletes in the 400 and 800 metres and three-time Commonwealth Games Gold medalist in the 4 by 400 metres relay and now a respected commentator in Track and Field at the Paris Olympics in a few weeks, the delightful Tamsyn Lewis, who has a great story to tell...
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Trailblazing Tracey Holmes

A women's sports broadcasting trailblazer joins me on Dashing Dan's Olympic adventures.
 
Tracey Holmes is about to cover her 8th Olympic Games and six Winter Games. She was also at the Forefront of ABC Radio's Olympic coverage and has an outstanding ability to find stories, which everyone can relate to.
 
It's a pleasure to chat with Tracey for Aussie Home Loans.
 
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Weightlifter Damon Kelly

Damon Kelly represented Australia twice at the Olympic Games In weightlifting and Four Commonwealth Games, which included a Gold Medal, a silver and a bronze and multiple National Championships.
 
The Gentle Giant outlines his stellar career and what it meant to be part of the games in 2008 and 2012.
 
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Three Time Olympic Medalist Star Swimmer Nicole Livingstone

Our latest Guest on Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures for Aussie Home Loans is a three-time Olympian in swimming, who won three medals one in the 200-metre Backstroke and two in the relays.
She continues to have a fine career as a broadcaster and has been a highly successful sports administrator as well. Welcome to the Olympic adventures of Nicole Livingstone.  
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Ric Charlesworth

Our Aussie Home Loans guest today is a legend of his sport. 4 time Olympian in Hockey including a silver medal in 1976. During his wonderful career between 1972 and 1988 he was rated as arguably the greatest player in the world. He also has an outstanding career as coach. It is a great pleasure to hear th3 story of the wonderful Ric Charelsworth
 
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Oarsome Foursome James Tomkins

James Tomkins, part of the famous Awesome Foursome, competed in 6 Olympic Games over 20 years and won 3 Gold medals. One the most durable and best-performed athletes in the history of the games.  He will be commentating on the Rowing in Paris and has a fabulous story to tell. Thanks to Aussie Home Loans here is his story.
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Simply the Best Sports Commenator Tim Lane

Tim Lane is one of the best sports broadcasters ever produced in Australia. He started his career in his native Tasmania in the early 70s moved to Melbourne with the ABC in 1979 and over the years has broadcast many grand finals in the AFL, Multiple test matches in cricket and covered  5 Olympics where he was track and field commentation at 4 of them including 2000 in Sydney. I have been luckyenough to broadcast with him over the years and today he is my guest.