All at SKAAC salute and congratulate our 3 Olympians, Luke Mathews, Peter Bol & Sam McEntee. Each are first time Olympians and will forever be recognised as SKAAC’s first-ever Olympians.
I will never forget the excitement at seeing our first ever Olympians face the starter in the 800m, 1500m & 5000m. All present will similarly remember the gathering at the Glenferrie Hotel on 12 August 2016 to witness the 800m as a club in a coming together to acknowledge the struggle and effort required to compete at this level. Each of Luke, Peter & Sam can claim to being within the Top 50 athletes for their events in the world!
Whilst the racing might not have gone to plan, in no way will this define what really is an outstanding achievement.
Undisputed champions are our Rio Trio – Luke, Peter & Sam.
All at SKAAC thank them for the joy and pride instilled in each and every St. Kevin’s supporter during the last 2 weeks.
We similarly wish them safe travels in their respective returns to Australia, when we can congratulate them in person and hear more about the detail of being Australian Olympians.
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