Australia has historically lacked First Nations representation in the Olympic pool — but this program is looking to change that by Brisbane 2032.
Swimming Australia CEO Eugenie Buckley said the idea was born out of time spent reflecting on 2022 research identifying barriers for First Nations people in getting more deeply involved with the sport than at a purely recreational level.
Buckley is not alone in identifying the powerfully symbolic moment of First Nations athlete Cathy Freeman lighting the cauldron at the Sydney Olympics just days before blitzing all-comers on the track to win gold in the 400m. Local schools and community members on Thursday Island are included in developing and delivering the Deadly Little Dolphins initiative.
"Our community is water loving and a structures sustainable in-school learn-to-swim program for our children, along with opportunities to develop swimming stroke competency amongst our local children and youth is exciting and is very welcome," Morseu said.
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