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1988

At the pool, a future swimming hall of famer waits to be announced

At the pool, a future swimming hall of famer waits to be announced

The frenzy of a 4x50m freestyle relay

The frenzy of a 4x50m freestyle relay
1993
On 12 September 1993, the bidding nations for the 2000 summer Paralypics made their final presentations to the International Paralympic Committee in Berlin. Australia was represented in berlin by this team: (L to R) Paul Griffiths, George Dunstan, Adrienne Smith, Bob Elphinston, Marie Little, Brendan Burkett (back), Ron Finneran, Unknown, Paul Bird, Anne Green.

The final pitch for Paralympics was two weeks before the Olympic decision

The final pitch for Paralympics was two weeks before the Olympic decision
1996

There was plenty to celebrate at the pool as well

There was plenty to celebrate at the pool as well

It was time to get serious when Brendan Burkett got a head shave

It was time to get serious when Brendan Burkett got a head shave
2000
© Sport the library/Bill BachmanSydney 2000 Paralympic GamesOpening CeremonyAustralia - Brendan Burkett - Swimming, carrying the flag

GALLERY: The opening ceremony celebrated Australia and its culture.

GALLERY: The opening ceremony celebrated Australia and its culture.

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