Australian Story The Olympic Spirit (Season 21, Episode 27)
TV Episode | 30 min | Documentary, Biography

Australian Story

The Olympic Spirit (Season 21, Episode 27)

TV Episode | 30 min | Documentary, Biography

Murray Rose became a national hero at the age of 17, after winning three gold medals at the Olympic Games in Melbourne in 1956. But he was much more than just a fast swimmer. To many, he embodied the Olympic spirit. It was Murray Rose's ...See moreMurray Rose became a national hero at the age of 17, after winning three gold medals at the Olympic Games in Melbourne in 1956. But he was much more than just a fast swimmer. To many, he embodied the Olympic spirit. It was Murray Rose's interests outside the pool that initially set him apart. He was a vegetarian and a follower of Eastern and other philosophies long before it became fashionable. His style was tactical, and he had an uncanny ability to out-think and "out-psych" his opponents. But there was more to his fame than simply winning gold. His victory in the 1500 metres freestyle in 1956 became a symbol of international friendship when he embraced the silver medallist, the Japanese swimmer Tsuyoshi Yamanaka, at a time when the world was still recovering from the ravages of World War II. Murray Rose maintained his Olympic spirit throughout his life, renowned for his generosity and expertise in helping future champions. Written by Australian Story See less

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10 cast members

Name	Known for
Ian Thorpe Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer	Late Checkout (2023)
Forbes Carlile Self Self See fewer	What Makes a Champion (1959)
John Clarke Self Self See fewer	The Games (1998)
John Coates Self Self See fewer	Australian Story (1996)
John Devitt Self Self See fewer	Points West (1957)
Dawn Fraser Self - Former Olympic Swimmer Self - Former Olympic Swimmer See fewer	New York Decalogue (2011)
Jon Henricks Self Self See fewer	Australian Story (1996)
John Konrads Self Self See fewer	The John Konrads Show (1960)
Kieren Perkins Self Self See fewer	Home and Away (1988)
Jodi Rose Self Self See fewer	Australian Story (1996)