Kevin Rudd (Griffith, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

On indulgence, I just thought honourable members might be interested in this. I think it is good for the country. To those opposite, please join in as well. Young Lydia Lassila in the winter games has just gone on to win more gold for Australia. This is really good. She has had a magnificent year, winning two World Cup gold medals in 2010 at Deer Valley and at Lake Placid. I am advised that this makes these the most successful Winter Olympics that Australia has ever had. I just say to 28-year-old Lydia: the country is proud of you. It is a really good achievement for Australia. It lifts the nation’s spirits when we see our athletes doing so well abroad and contributing to these being the most successful Winter Olympics that Australia has ever had. Well done, Lydia.

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