Former Olympic athletes call for more funds for Olympic sports.
Athletes such as Ian Thorpe have signed a letter calling on the government to support less well known Olympic sports such as Water Polo and Table Tennis, among others.
An open letter, written by former Wallabies captain Phil Kearns, warns Australian sport will descend "into mediocrity" unless given the requisite financial backing. This open letter has been supported by former Olympic athletes including Herb Elliott, Cate Campbell, Anna Meares, Cadel Evans, Raelene Boyle, Grant Hackett, Lauren Jackson, Kieren Perkins and Steve Hooker.
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