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Angaston, South Australia: How do Aussies prepare for the Winter Olympics?

December 8, 2013 Jim 1 Comment

There’s very little snow in Australia, which makes sense when you realize that it’s the driest continent and that its highest mountain, Mount Kosciusko, is only 7310 feet high.

On top of that, it’s summer here when it’s winter in the northern hemisphere. So how do Australia’s athletes prepare for the Winter Olympics without snow?

This commercial from Australia’s Ten TV network explains it.

Damn it, this commercial makes us tear up, too. It’s not even a sad commercial, but Jamie and I tear up every time we see it. I’m turning into a blubbering fool as I get older.

Filed Under: 2013-2014 Blog

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  1. Ray Sanford says

    December 9, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    After training on rocks, sand and concrete, snow is easy. Aussies are a tough breed.

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