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Cheers and tears as Olympians land in Sydney

Applaus: Die Athleten Mack Horton, Kyle Chalmers, Emma McKeon und Brittany Elmslie bei der Ankunft in Sydney
Applaus: Die Athleten Mack Horton, Kyle Chalmers, Emma McKeon und Brittany Elmslie bei der Ankunft in Sydney Source: AAP

Australia's Olympians have landed in Sydney after a hard-fought campaign in Rio. They were welcomed by a crowd of emotional family and friends, and Australian officials including the Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull. Australia finished in 10th place on the medals table, winning eight gold medals.


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Australia's Olympians have landed in Sydney after a hard-fought campaign in Rio. They were welcomed by a crowd of emotional family and friends, and Australian officials including the Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull. Australia finished in 10th place on the medals table, winning eight gold medals.


Mack Horton
Der 20-jährige Schwimmer Mack Horton aus Melbourne begeisterte die Fans bereits am ersten Wettkampftag: Olympiagold über 400 Meter Freistil. Source: Getty Images

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