The freestyle skier who ended Australia's 12-year gold drought at the Winter Olympics has been reunited with her parents in a heartwarming video.
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A triumphant Jakara Anthony, 23, arrived wearing her gold medal and Australian uniform at Melbourne Airport on Wednesday, February 9.
She immediately hugged her mother Sue and father Darren, who was quick to inspect her gold medal.
"Never felt so good to be home," Ms Anthony wrote on Instagram.
The skier won gold in the Women's Moguls freestyle skiing event at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, China on Sunday, February 6.
It is Australia's first Winter Olympic Gold since 2010, when snowboarder Torah Bright and skier Lydia Lassila won big at the Vancouver Games.
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Meanwhile at Sydney Airport, skiers Matt Graham, James Matheson, Cooper Woods and Taylah O'Neill were also reunited with their families on Wednesday.
"Just got home, excited to see our friends and family now," Mr Matheson said in an Instagram video.
Meanwhile, Mr Woods said: "It's great to be back Down Under, can't wait to celebrate."
As some athletes make their way back from the games, Australia has so far won two medals.
In addition to Ms Anthony's gold medal, snowboarder Tess Coady won the bronze medal in the Women's slopestyle on Sunday - Australia's first multi-medal day in Winter Olympic history.
Shivé Prema
I am a video journalist and host of the Newcastle Herald TikTok account! I spend most of my days filming and editing videos but also like to write articles as well. I'm new to Newcastle, so I like to spend my spare time exploring this city and its many beaches.
I am a video journalist and host of the Newcastle Herald TikTok account! I spend most of my days filming and editing videos but also like to write articles as well. I'm new to Newcastle, so I like to spend my spare time exploring this city and its many beaches.
