Athletics is a popular sport in Australia, with around 46,000 athletes, officials and coaches currently registered with the national association. Though not as high-profile as sports such as Cricket, Rugby league or Rugby Union in Australia, athletics has produced many world sporting legends, including Edwin Flack, Betty Cuthbert, Herb Elliott, and Cathy Freeman.
Athletics is a popular sport in Australia, with around 46,000 athletes, officials and coaches currently registered with the national association. Though not as high-profile as sports such as Cricket, Rugby league or Rugby Union in Australia, athletics has produced many world sporting legends, including Edwin Flack, Betty Cuthbert, Herb Elliott, and Cathy Freeman.
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