In this episode, Paul pays a special tribute to a much-forgotten legend of Australian sport. Edwin Flack who competed at the first Modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896, was Australia's first Olympian and first Olympic Champion. Flack won gold medals in the 800m and 1500m on the track and his great athletic achievements, popularity and courage earned him the name from the locals as "The Lion of Athens". Edwin Flack put Australia on the world map and he began a tremendous legacy with Australia and the Olympic Games. In this episode Paul will talk about
- the early life of Edwin Flack and his family background.
- colonial life in Australia in the lead up to Federation.
- the lead up to the 1896 Olympics and those mainly responsible for its beginnings.
- Edwin Flack's preparations for the games.
- The performances of Edwin Flack at the 1896 Olympic Games and his Aussie "Have a go", spirit.
- the first Olympic marathon and Flack's bravery.
- life for Edwin Flack after the Athens' Games
- the tremendous legacy Edwin Flack has left many years later, not just in sport but also in accountancy.
Edwin flack sources
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1896_Summer_Olympics
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Flack
3. Great australian sporting moments, by michael roberts, the miegunyah press, 2008.
4. https://www.athletics.com.au/hall-of-fame-directory/edwin-flack/
5. https://olympics.com/en/athletes/edwin-flack
6. The olympics- athens to athens 1896-2004, widenfeld and nicolson, the orion publishing group, london.2004.
7. Parliamentary education office.
https://peo.gov.au/understand-our-parliament/history-of-parliament/federation/the-federation-of-australia/
8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PwC
9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_de_Coubertin
10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Averoff
11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_world_records_in_athletics
12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance_Australia_Fair
13. https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/olympic-medals
14. https://athletics.possumbility.com/awards/awards.htm
15. https://www.pwc.com.au/about-us/edwin-flack-awards.html
Intro Music- One Shot by Soundroll
Outro Music- Can't Give it Up by All Good Folks from Upbeat.
