Originally Posted by
Blinger
Australia has held the Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games... actually, we held the Olympics twice? :O!
The Commonwealth and Olympic games within 8 years of each other.
Melbourne has held both of the games.
Australia won in a white wash the Ashes against England.
Has the Veronicas.
One of the most successful tennis duo ever - Mark Woodbridge and Todd Woodforde.
For a nation that is not popular in soccer, we got to the semi finals in the world cup. Got jibbed by Italy for a dive :eusa_wall.
Held the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
Only team to win the Rugby World Cup twice.