Dashing Dan’s Sporting Adventures

Weightlifter Robert Kabbas

Robert Kabbas is a three-time Olympian for Australia in Weightlifting, one of only two Australians to represent the sport at three Olympics. 
Australia has only won 4 medals in the Olympics in weightlifting and Robert has one of those silvers from LA in 1984. He has a great story to tel about his long involvement in the sport and being an Olympic medalist
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Marathon Legend Steve Moneghetti

One of your greatest ever Olympians in appearances and considering the event was Steve Moneghetti, who raced in four Marathons at the Olympics, which Included three top ten finishes.
 
He also won three medals as well as a gold in the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria.
 
He has also served as an administrator as a chef De mission for three Commonwealth Games and not only will go down as a great Olympian but a popular Olympian...
 
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Melinda Gainsford Taylor

Melinda Gainsford Taylor was a star Australian Sprinter in the 100 and 200 metres and represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games in the 1990s and was part of the team that represented Australia in Sydney 2000. She has won World Indoor titles and had the same coach, the legendary Jackie Byrne from 8 until retirement, who had played a big part in her life. Thanks to Aussie Home Loans, Melinda tells her story on Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventure.
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Oarsome Foursome Drew Ginn

Recently six-time Rowing Olympian, James Tomkins joined us on Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures. Today it's his turn to be part of the Program and he has a record just as good as James. Tomkins won three Gold and bronze and so did Drew as one one of the Gold was with the Famous Oarsome Foursome with James Tomkins and two in the Pairs.
 
Drew is a great story teller. Let's sit back and listen to an Olympic great all thanks to Aussie Home Loans ...

Olympic debutant Ebony Lane

Our guest today will make her Olympics Debut towards the end of the games in Paris at the main stadium in one of the most exciting events the 4 by 100 metres relay.
Ebony Lane has worked hard from running Stawell Gifts to performing really well when training on her own during the Pandemic in 2020.
She has a fascinating story to tell for Aussie Home loans from a small girl in Echuca to Paris 2024. Enjoy....
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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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