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Episode 012 - The Kickboxing Kangaroo
Aug 26, 2018 ·
57m 42s
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The kickboxing kangaroo is one of Australia's most unique sporting mascots, blends the country's iconic wildlife with the strength and agility of combat sports. Since its debut, the mascot has...
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The kickboxing kangaroo is one of Australia's most unique sporting mascots, blends the country's iconic wildlife with the strength and agility of combat sports. Since its debut, the mascot has been frequently depicted in sporting events, especially in Australian rules football and by our Olympic teams.
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the connection between the kangaroo as an iconic animal and its rise as a unique sports mascot in Australian culture.
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Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the connection between the kangaroo as an iconic animal and its rise as a unique sports mascot in Australian culture.
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Sources cited:
- Table Talk. 1891. "The Waxworks." April 3: 13. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147284532.
- Brown, Peter Jensen. 2014. Australia's Boxing Kangaroo - From Philadelphia??? October 24. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://esnpc.blogspot.com/2014/10/australias-boxing-kangaroo-from.html.
- Jane, Julia. 2015. Pensive in Port Fairy. April 29. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.juliajanesjournal.com/2015/04/.
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