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About
Damian Brown OLY has made several inspiring achievements across both sport and business. He has represented Australia in weightlifting at 3 Olympic Games and 4 Commonwealth Games, winning numerous medals, including 4 gold. Damian competed in 12 World Championships and has been the Australian and Commonwealth record holder. He was also honoured as the Australian team flag bearer at the 2002 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.
Damian has been chair of the Australian Olympic Committee’s Athletes’ Commission and an AOC executive board member; in 2000 he was awarded the Australian Sports Medal, which recognises Australians who have contributed to the nation’s sporting success.
Damian has been an expert commentator at many Olympic and Commonwealth Games, is a former school teacher with a Master’s degree, and is a prolific public speaker. He is currently the company director at Katapult Pty Ltd.
In the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, Damian will fulfil the role of Lead, Games and Team Experience for the Australian team.
Damian Brown has been an Australia Day Ambassador for 20 years.
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