Yes.
Edwin Flack, known as Teddy, was the first Olympic champion representing Australia, winning the 1500 meter event at the 1896 Games in Athens.
Edwin Flack
=The first Australian olympian was Edwin Flack.=
Edwin Flack was born on November 5, 1873.
Edwin Flack was born on November 5, 1873.
Edwin Flack died on January 10, 1935 at the age of 61.
Edwin Flack died on January 10, 1935 at the age of 61.
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Edwin Flack was born on November 5, 1873 and died on January 10, 1935. Edwin Flack would have been 61 years old at the time of death or 141 years old today.
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Was an Australian athlete and tennis player. He was the first Olympic champion in the 800 metres and the 1500 metres.
Australia's FIRST OLYMPIAN, Edwin FLACK (1874-1935) COMPETED in Athens in 1896. ( Wikipedia ).