The success of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympics teams was celebrated in Sydney over the weekend, at a welcome home function hosted by the Australian Olympic Committee.

The night featured speeches from Australian Olympic Committee President John Coates, Vancouver Olympic Team Chef de Mission Ian Chesterman and Gold Medallist Lydia Lassila.

Australian Paralympic Committee President Greg Hartung, Vancouver Chef de Mission Michael Hartung and Australia’s first ever female Paralympic Medallist Jessica Gallagher spoke on behalf of the Paralympic athletes.

Athletes were recognised for their achievements and presented on stage with a special participation pin and certificate.

The night was a fitting conclusion to Australia’s most successful ever Olympic Winter Games campaign.