It is with deep sadness that the Sport Australia Hall of Fame acknowledges the passing of Alan Jones MBE, one of Australia's greatest motor racing champions. Alan made history in 1980 when he became Australia's second Formula One World Champion,…
Seven of the nation’s finest sporting figures are set to join our most prestigious honour roll, with the Sport Australia Hall of Fame today naming its Inductees for 2026. The class of 2026 features Olympic and Paralympic gold medallists, World…
It is with deep sadness that the Sport Australia Hall of Fame acknowledges the passing of Pat Clohessy AM, who died on 28 September 2026, aged 93. Pat was one of the great distance running coaches in Australian history. He…
Following John Bertrand AO's retirement as Chair after 21 years of dedicated service, we're excited for you to get to know Steve Hooker OAM, who has been appointed as the Sport Australia Hall of Fame's new Chair. Inducted into the…
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is mourning the passing of Eric Pearce, the first Australian hockey player to compete at four Olympic Games, who died recently aged 94. Pearce was inducted in 1985 as the only hockey player among the…
Following yesterday’s Annual General Meeting, we’re writing to share some important news about the Sport Australia Hall of Fame’s leadership. After 21 years at the helm, John Bertrand AO has retired as Chair of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame — a tenure…
Melbourne Park and MCG to become home of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Victoria is set to remain the nation’s undisputed home of sport, with the Sport Australia Hall of Fame announcing Melbourne Park and the Melbourne Cricket Ground…
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame welcomes two new Athlete Members to our Board of Directors
We are so proud to share 20 current and former Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship holders have returned from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a combined 25 medals between them. Join us in celebrating an extraordinary two…
