Jessica Fox won the gold medal at Tokyo in the women's canoe slalom. Her father Richard is a former canoe world champion. The two have a bond forged over years of early mornings on rivers and race courses.

Dennis Cometti is a much-loved veteran sports broadcaster, best known for his AFL coverage on TV and radio. His son Mark became a professional wrestler in the U.S, before returning to Perth and joining his father in the radio commentary box.