The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is mourning the passing of our esteemed Member Dr Brian Corrigan AM. Brian, aged 87, passed away in Sydney on Friday 9 December, surrounded by his wife Monica, five children and 14 grandchildren. Dr Brian…
The Board of The Sport Australia Hall of Fame extends its gratitude to General Manager Robert (Bob) Lay AM who will retire at the end of 2016 and warmly congratulates Operations Manager, Tania Sullivan, who will take on the role of Chief Executive…
Wally Lewis has become the 38th Legend of Australian sport and Michelle Payne presented with ‘The Don’ Award as the athlete who most inspired the nation at the 32nd Sport Australia Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in Melbourne. Eight…
Libby Trickett was a barrier breaker and medal winning machine, collecting 24 gold medals on the international stage during a glittering career that spanned Olympic, Commonwealth Games and world championship events. With four Olympic gold medals at three consecutive Olympic Games,…
Emma Carney was a fierce competitor and took triathlon to new levels of speed, power and athleticism. Her competitiveness took her to two world titles, three year-ending world number one rankings and nine Australian titles. During the 1995, 1996 and…
When Malcom Page OAM steps on stage to be inducted as a member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame he will be following in the footsteps of Australia’s most celebrated sailors. For a country girt by sea, it makes sense that…
In the league of Australia’s most decorated life savers, Kristy Ellis celebrated a professional career spanning 11 years, capitalising on every moment to capture state, national and world championship ironwoman titles all before her 21st birthday. This Thursday 13th October…
If you had to pick one person, to take one shot for a million dollars, Sharelle McMahon would be the ‘go to’ player. McMahon was one of Australia’s most successful and enduring netballers – and in the clutch, one of the most…
Five of Australia’s brightest young stars will receive mentoring from five of Australia’s Hall of Fame members, as part of the 2017 Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentoring Program. The Scholarship and Mentoring Program aims to help talented young…
Harry ‘Dealer’ Wells was a dashing centre who could have easily plied his trade in country leagues around NSW if not for fate and his exceptional abilities, which delivered state and national jerseys and a Sydney premiership during a rugby…