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Boomer to Boomer: Andrew Gaze on Patty Mills and one sport's greatest honours

Mills and this Boomers team are carrying on the mantle of the generations that have come before. Andrew Gaze discusses Australia's newest flagbearer, his experiences in 2000, and much more.

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Matt Hickey
Jul 18, 2021
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To be named an Olympian means to join one of the world’s most exclusive clubs.

Of those athletes, very few ever get the honour of being named flagbearers for their country. Up until a week ago, Lauren Jackson and Andrew Gaze were the only two Australian basketball players to be bestowed with that honour.

It means that for the last 21 years Andrew Gaze ha…

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