Kieren Perkins

Kieren Perkins

Australia AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19735.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Kieren Perkins is an Australian swimmer and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. He is recognized for his outstanding contributions to the sport and has served as the CEO of the Australian Sports Commission. Recently, he was in Hong Kong to promote the development of the sports industry and attended the opening of the Kai Tak Sports Park.

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Kieren Perkins issued warnings of a troubling undercurrent in sport that should not be distracted by the hoopla of excitement of achieving at the top end.

Australia prides itself on being sporting nation, so why have our kids stopped playing sport?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-19
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Kieren Perkins won a gold medal in the 1500 metres at the 1996 Olympics, which Cometti famously called.

The quirks and keys to the legendary Dennis Cometti
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-04
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Kieren Perkins was the defending champion in the 1500-metre freestyle at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.

Tracey Holmes on being in a media power couple
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-31
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Kieren Perkins is mentioned as a celebrated Australian swimmer who inspired future generations.

The swimming carnival is nearly over and will cost lives
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-17
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Kieren Perkins is the Australian Sports Commission chief who discussed the pressure on Gout Gout.

Australian teenage sprinter Gout Gout
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-14
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Kieren Perkins, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming, is the CEO of the Australian Sports Commission.

港聞 - 20250215 - 每日明報
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-02-15
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