Category Archives: Sport & Adventure

First Australian Woman to reach North and South Pole on foot – Linda Beilharz

On 26 April 2010, after completing an epic 55-day, 780-km journey from Ward Hut Island, the most northern tip of Canada, to the North Pole, Linda became the first Australian woman to trek to the pole and the first female … Continue reading

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First mother and daughter team reach the summit of Mount Everest

Cheryl Bart and Nikki Bart became the first mother and daughter team to reach the summit of Mount Everest. They have also climbed the highest peaks on seven continents.

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A paralympian presents at the closing ceremony of the United International Year of Sport and Physical Education

Katrina Webb (pictured second from right in back row) was one of four international athletes to take part at the closing ceremony of the United International Year of Sport and Physical Education.

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First national senior basketball team to win a world championship gold medal – the Opals

The Australian Opals became Australia’s first national senior basketball team to win a world championship gold medal.

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First female Australian scientists to work at the South Pole – Jessica Dempsey and Jill Rathbourne

In January 2000, two female graduates of the University of New South Wales, Jessica Dempsey and Jill Rathbourne, became the first female Australian scientists to work at the South Pole.

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First paralympian to be named Australian Athlete of the Year –Louise Sauvage

Louise Sauvage became the first Paralympian to be named Australian Athlete of the Year.

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Hockeyroos became the most successful side in the history of women’s world hockey

The Hockeyroos became the most successful side in the history of women’s hockey after winning their eighth consecutive major title.

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First Aboriginal woman to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games – Cathy Freeman

At the 1990 Commonwealth Games held in Auckland, New Zealand, Cathy Freeman won a gold medal as part of the 4 x 100 metres relay team. With this medal win, she became the first female Australian Aboriginal to win a … Continue reading

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Sarah (Fanny) Durack become first Australian woman to win gold at the Olympic Games

The Paris Olympic Games of 1900 was the first time women were able to compete in the Olympics, although Australia sent no female representatives. Between 1900 and 1912 the International Olympic Committee progressively added in more sports for women to … Continue reading

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