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Sam Fricker is recognized by Sydney Opera House as a member of the Australian Olympic team

Australian diver and Olympian Sam Fricker has a major milestone to be proud of. He was recently recognized at the Sydney Opera House as a member of the Australian Olympic team. Digital Journal has the scoop.

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Australian diver Sam Fricker. Photo Courtesy of Sam Fricker.
Australian diver Sam Fricker. Photo Courtesy of Sam Fricker.

Australian diver and Olympian Sam Fricker has a major milestone to be proud of. He was recently recognized at the Sydney Opera House as a member of the Australian Olympic team. Digital Journal has the scoop.

“It was an amazing tribute and celebration last night to us as Olympians and Paralympians, with the lighting up of the Sydney Opera House to the end Tokyo 2020 Games,” Fricker posted on Instagram.

“The NSW government held the largest collection of images ever projected onto the Sydney Opera House, which I was proud to be one of them as an Australian Olympic athlete,” he explained.

“Congratulations to everyone, such amazing memories and moments that I was able to share with all my fellow Olympians,” he exclaimed.

A video clip of his tribute component at the Sydney Opera House may be seen by clicking here.

‘Sam’s Straws’

“Sam’s Wheat Straws” is something he is very passionate about, which is beneficial for the environment. Fricker serves as CEO of Sams Wheat Straws, which creates sustainable and eco-friendly products to replace single-use plastics.

Wheat straws are one practical and environmental solution to any social and family event. The wheat straws are all-natural and disposable, eco-friendly drinking accessories, premium beverage straws set for parties, BBQs, and for bar usage. To learn more about “Sam’s Wheat Straws,” check out the official website.

‘Olympic Dream’ video

Fricker’s journey to the Olympics was beautifully documented in the “Olympic Dream” film by filmmaker and photographer Ramone Minchero.

For more information on Australian athlete Sam Fricker, follow him on Instagram.

Read More: Digital Journal’s Markos Papadatos recently chatted with Olympic diver Sam Fricker.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 24,000 original articles over the past 19 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is an 18-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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