John Furlong
John Furlong
Full Name and Common Aliases
John Furlong is commonly known as Jack Furlong, reflecting his Irish heritage.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on January 26, 1950, in Dublin, Ireland. No information about his passing date is readily available.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Furlong holds dual citizenship of Australia and Ireland, having settled in Melbourne, Australia, with his family at a young age. He worked as an educator and administrator throughout his career, serving various roles in schools and educational institutions.
Early Life and Background
At the age of 9, John Furlong migrated to Australia with his mother and brother after their father's passing. Settling in Melbourne, they struggled financially but eventually found stability through John's determination and hard work. He attended high school on a scholarship and later studied at the University of Melbourne, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree.
Major Accomplishments
John Furlong's professional accomplishments are marked by significant roles in education administration:
Deputy Principal of St Ignatius College, Geelong, Victoria (1988-1992)
Executive Director of the Australian Sports Commission (2001-2014), overseeing sports policy and programs nationally.
Chairman of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Council (2006-2010)Notable Works or Actions
Furlong has been instrumental in shaping Australia's sporting landscape through various initiatives:
Developed a comprehensive sports strategy for Australia, focusing on grassroots development and elite performance
Played a key role in securing government funding for the AIS and implementing programs to increase participation and excellence in Australian sportImpact and Legacy
John Furlong's dedication to education and sports has had a lasting impact on Australia:
His work at the AIS led to significant improvements in Australian athletes' performance, contributing to international successes in various sports.
* As Executive Director of the Australian Sports Commission, he implemented programs aimed at increasing participation rates among diverse communities.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Furlong is often quoted for his insights on education and sports development. His leadership roles have garnered him recognition within Australia's sporting community, and his commitment to creating opportunities for underprivileged youth has left a lasting legacy in the country.
Quotes by John Furlong
This is our first time, but he is very excited about it. He's been working on (his model train display) all year long.
The nature of the allegations could contaminate any jury pool in this somewhat limited community.
It's in everybody's interest to have a full house. It's a problem everyone will want to solve.
It's our way of inviting the world. It doesn't mean we won't compete as hard as we can.
This announcement brings us another step closer to ensuring that more Canadian athletes experience the greatness of standing on the podium representing Canada in 2010.
The transfer for us is now complete. It is all ours now, and suddenly everyone's eyes are on us.
Everything around the Games is not as positive if there are empty seats in the building.
The private sector really is who we turn to put on the games, so we will have to generate about $1.7 billion from the private sector. We've got off to a great start.