As the Beijing Winter Games closed last night and those of a certain generation hummed Amigos Para Siempre, Sami Kennedy-Sim led Australia’s 10 remaining athletes in the ceremony. A freestyle skier, Kennedy-Sim (who’s also a stroke survivor) equalled her best-ever finish at the Olympics, coming in 8th in the ski cross race last week. “Watching athletes marching in ceremonies is such an important part of how sport unifies us as a world and as a country as well, so to get this opportunity feels so special.” When all was slid down the slopes and across the ice, Australia finished with 4 medals – one gold, 2 silver and a bronze – in our best-ever performance in the Winter Games. Check out those magic performances by Jakara Anthony, Scotty James, Jackie Narracott, and Tess Coady… For those who like to plan ahead, the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo will host the 2026 Winter Olympics. Ciao bella…