The role of the Athletes’ Commission is to advise the AOC Executive on all matters relating to the Olympic Movement from an athlete’s perspective.

Eight members of the AOC Athletes' Commission are elected by the members of the Australian Olympic Team during the summer Games.

A further two Olympians from sports on the winter program are elected by members of the Australian Olympic Winter Team during the Olympic Winter Games.

The AOC is pleased to announce two new athletes elected onto the AOC Athletes' Commission at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Ski cross athlete Jenny Owens and Cross Country Skier Paul Murray.

These athletes replace the outgoing athletes, Steven Bradbury and Jacqui Cooper. Jacqui served two terms from 2002 - 2006 and again 2006 - 2010 and was Deputy Chair from 2004 - 2008. Steven was elected 2005 effective 2006 - 2010.

During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing eight athletes were elected by athletes on the team. The eight highest polling candidates listed below include 4 men and 4 women, and only 2 athletes (a male and female) from any one sport (swimming), and therefore comply with the gender balance and representation requirements of the AOC constitution. Commission members are elected for a term of four years.

The Commission members are elected for a term of four years.

The AOC Athletes' Commission supports the A.S.P.I.R.E values adopted as the Australian Olympic Team value statement, and enshrined in the Team Agreement, signed by all athletes participating at an Olympic Games.

(1) Attitude – My positive attitude is essential in overcoming obstacles to help me improve and give of my best. My positive attitude is a key ingredient to success and leadership.

(2) Sportsmanship – I recognise that sport is greater than the individual; that cheating reduces the stature of sport and all who love it; that class, race and creed are never factors in the attitude of true sports people and those who respect the virtues and values of sport.

(3) Pride – Pride drives me when the temptation is to settle for something less. I am proud to have been chosen to represent our country.

(4) Individual responsibility – I alone am responsible for my performance but I will be generous in acknowledging the support of others.

(5) Respect – I respect sport, the efforts of my competitors, my team mates and officials. I respect Australia, our Olympic past and the spirit of Olympism.

(6) Express – I have an opinion and will express my view with thought and consideration to others. In showing my emotions I do so with individuality and, where possible, good humour.

AOC Athletes' Commission

Click on each of these athletes' names below to read their bios.

• James Tomkins (Rowing) - Chair
• Trent Franklin (Waterpolo) - Deputy Chair
• Natalie Cook (Beach Volleyball)
• Grant Hackett (Swimming)
• Angie Lambert (Hockey)
• Paul Murray (Cross Country Skiing)
• Chantelle Newbery (Diving)
• Jenny Owens (Ski Cross)
• Clint Robinson (Canoe/Kayak)
• Libby Trickett (Swimming) 

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