Ballarat adds four sporting legends to Hall of Fame at 30-year milestone
The Ballarat Sports Hall of Fame inducted four local sporting stars on November 4. It was the organization's 30th anniversary. The Hall of Fame now has 50 members total.
Four Ballarat sports figures were inducted into the Ballarat Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday night, November 4. It marked the institution's 30th anniversary.
Bronwyn Thompson rowed for Australia at the 1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney Olympics. James Marburg rowed for Australia at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics.
Matt Flapper won bronze in bowls at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Mick McGuane played for Carlton and Collingwood.
He later became a well-known coach with the local Sebastopol club. These four became the 11th group inducted since the Hall of Fame started in 1996.
Early inductees included long-distance runner Steve Moneghetti and AFL goal-kicker Tony Lockett.
- 1996
- Hall of Fame founded
- 50
- Total members now
- 4
- New inductees
- Wednesday, November 4
- Induction date
Why it mattersHonouring local athletes who reached the highest level is important. It inspires younger generations. It strengthens a community's identity through its sporting history.
AustraliaBallarat celebrates regional talent that reached Olympics, Commonwealth Games and AFL; the Hall of Fame now has 50 members documenting Victoria's sporting legacy.
