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Nova Peris is an Australian athlete and politician who made history as the first Indigenous Australian to win an Olympic gold medal. She achieved this in 1996 as part of the Australian women’s hockey team. Peris also had a successful career in track and field, winning multiple medals at the Co…Read More
Nova Peris is an Australian athlete and politician who made history as the first Indigenous Australian to win an Olympic gold medal. She achieved this in 1996 as part of the Australian women’s hockey team. Peris also had a successful career in track and field, winning multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games and representing Australia at the Olympics. In 2013, she became the first Indigenous woman to be elected to the Australian Parliament, serving as a Senator for the Northern Territory. Peris is a strong advocate for Indigenous rights and has been recognized for her contributions to sport and politics.Read Less
Nova Peris is an Australian athlete and politician who made history as the first Indigenous Australian to win an Olympic gold medal. She achieved this in 1996 as part of the Australian women’s hockey team. Peris also had a successful career in track and field, winning multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games and representing Australia at the Olympics. In 2013, she became the first Indigenous woman to be elected to the Australian Parliament, serving as a Senator for the Northern Territory. Peris is a strong advocate for Indigenous rights and has been recognized for her contributions to sport and politics.
Other People
Athlete
· USA
1983
Triathlete
1982
Olympic athlete
1932 - 1973
Olympic athlete
· India
1982
