Biography
Discus thrower Benn Harradine is one of only three indigenous athletes to represent Australia
at three Olympic Games (Cathy Freeman – athletics ’92, ’96, ’00 /
Patty Mills – Basketball ’08, ’12, ’16 / Benn Harradine –
athletics ’08, ’12, ’16).
A proud indigenous man from the Watjabaluk/Wergia people of the Wimmera, Harradine became the
first indigenous athlete to represent Australia in a field event at an Olympic Games and
went on to win a gold medal for Australia at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games.
As the current holder of the Australian discus record of 68.20m set in Townsville in 2013.
Benn’s lively personality and passion for athletics have made him a favourite among
fans and his peers.
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