Australia’s Women’s National Coach Peggy Liddick was granted her Australian citizenship yesterday during the countries national day celebrations. Reports say that Liddick, originally from the United States was accompanied by the whole national team to celebrate her citizenship. Liddick said:
“When the position of national coach for women’s gymnastics became available in Australia in 1996, I saw it as a sign that I was destined to become an Australian.”
“I feel a sense of pride and patriotism when the Australian flag is raised and Advance Australia Fair plays over the speakers when one of the Australian gymnasts wins an international medal. I’m happy that today I officially become an Australian.”
PS Happy Australia Day to Full Twist readers!
My sincere congratulations to the Great Gymnastics Professional Peggy Liddick! I never met her in person. But she is an amazing coach ! That’s what are people saying around the World. But the biggest surprise for me was the time frame during which the Australian Government finally make a decision. Some other countries made it much faster in order to have a good coach or great athlete as soon as possible. Good luck, to a New Australian Lady, perfect Gymnastics coach and just a very nice woman. Honored Coach of Russia from USA