Abstract
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Australia recorded its lowest medal tally in 24 years at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. This prompted calls to examine the current funding model and seek alternative revenue streams.
Reports suggest Australian high-performance sport is being outspent two to one by Britain. And many believe this lack of funding is to blame for Australia’s poor performance in Rio. So, what are the solutions?
Australia recorded its lowest medal tally in 24 years at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. This prompted calls to examine the current funding model and seek alternative revenue streams.
Reports suggest Australian high-performance sport is being outspent two to one by Britain. And many believe this lack of funding is to blame for Australia’s poor performance in Rio. So, what are the solutions?
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | The Conversation |
| Publication status | Published - 29 Nov 2016 |