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Real Stories.

Lasting Impact.

Sport on the Gold Coast is about more than medals and records, it’s about the people, the moments, and the memories that continue to shape our city’s sporting culture.
From legendary athletes and iconic events to behind-the-scenes insights and community celebrations, this is where we share the stories that matter.
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Gold Coast Sport Awards

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Daphne
Pirie OBE
Meet the trailblazer behind the Spirit of Sport Medal and her lasting impact on sport in Queensland and Australia.
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Origins of the
Gold Coast
Sports
Awards
Discover how one of the city’s most prestigious sporting events came to be and how it continues to celebrate excellence today.
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Gold Coast
Sporting
Legends
Honouring the greats who’ve left a lasting legacy on the field and in the community.
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Featured Stories

Gold Coast Champions

Mick Fanning & Joel Parkinson

Coolangatta locals turned world champions, Mick and Joel have redefined surfing both in and out of the water. Learn more about their journey from junior comps to global icons, and their induction into the Hall.

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Kayaking Legend

Ken Wallace Gets His Moment

After years abroad competing, dual award-winner Ken Wallace was finally reunited with his Sports Star trophies, a moment long overdue, and deeply deserved.

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Inside the

Commonwealth Games Legacy Hall

Take a look behind the scenes of our dedicated exhibition celebrating the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, from medals to memorabilia.

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Gold Coast
Athlete of
the Year
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Gold Coast
Parasport
Athlete of
the Year
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Gold Coast
Junior Athlete
of the Year
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Daphne Pirie
AO MBE Spirit
of Sport
Medal
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Nomination
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Criteria
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