8th August, 2024.
The Wollondilly electorate is proud that our very own Shane Rose, Hilary Scott and Joshua Azzopardi are competing as part of the Australian Olympic Team in Paris. Shane is a three-time Olympic medalist and is on the equestrian team. The whole electorate is overjoyed that he overcame the challenge of recovering from an accident in March that resulted in 18 broken bones. He has recovered and quite literally jumped back on the horse. Hilary is a showjumper and was on horseback before she could walk. Her showjumping journey began at The Oaks Pony Club and now, she is part of the equestrian jumping team in Paris. We are proud of her and her mount Milky. Joshua is a local of Theresa Park and is part of the 4 x 100m relay squad. He is among the 75-member track and field squad and is among the 231 first timers at the Olympic Games. On behalf of the Wollondilly electorate, I express our joy at Shane, Hilary and Joshua for making it to Paris as part of the Australian Olympic Team, and I am extremely confident that they will bring home the Gold - not just for Australia, but for Wollondilly!