Australian Olympians received a hero’s welcome as they returned home from the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking the nation’s most successful Olympic campaign ever.
The 460-strong team set a new national record with 18 gold medals and 53 total medals. The excitement was palpable as fans greeted the athletes at Sydney Airport, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praising their achievements.
Record-Breaking Olympic Team Celebrated in Sydney
Swimmer Cam McEvoy, who won gold in the men’s 50m freestyle, shared his excitement about the warm reception, recalling how it had been eight years since the athletes were last welcomed home with such fanfare.
Fellow gold medalists Meg Harris and Lani Pallister also expressed their joy at sharing this moment, having grown up together in surf lifesaving.
Prime Minister Albanese highlighted the team’s historic success, not just in terms of medals, but also in how they represented Australia. He expressed the nation’s pride and gratitude, acknowledging how the athletes inspired and united the country during the Games.
The ceremony at the hangar, attended by fans and dignitaries alike, was a fitting tribute to a team that has etched its name into Australian sporting history.
Source theguardian