Petria Thomas
Petria Thomas is a former Australian swimmer and an influential figure in Australian sports. She is a dual Olympic gold medalist and has made significant contributions to swimming both as an athlete and a leader. As the Chef de Mission for the Australian team at the Commonwealth Games, Thomas plays a crucial role in guiding and supporting athletes, exemplifying her commitment to fostering a strong team spirit and ensuring that competitors perform at their best. Under her leadership, athletes like Tim Hodge and Nina Kennedy were honored as flag and baton bearers for the opening ceremony in Glasgow, highlighting their remarkable achievements and character.
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Petria Thomas comments on Australia's success in the Glasgow games.
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Australia· 2026-08-08
Petria Thomas is a Commonwealth Games chef de mission and a 12-time Commonwealth Games medallist who expressed her emotional connection to the Games through a new tattoo.
Why Australian swimming great was moved to tears by a new tattoo in GlasgowAustralia· 2026-08-02Petria Thomas broke the news to Georgia Baker in the middle of the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.
Australia’s cyclists complete mammoth medal haul at end of Commonwealth Games | Commonwealth Games 2026
United Kingdom· 2026-08-02
Petria Thomas is the chef de mission for Commonwealth Games Australia.
Inside the royal family’s whirlwind tour of Glasgow venuesAustralia· 2026-08-02
Petria Thomas was asked about Rinehart’s medal bonus scheme earlier before the opening ceremony in Scotland.
Australian swimmers warned not to thank Gina Rinehart during media interviewsAustralia· 2026-07-23
Australian Chef de Mission Petria Thomas announced Kennedy and Hodge as the flag and baton bearers.
Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge named Australian flag and baton bearers for Glasgow opening ceremonyAustralia· 2026-07-22
