Officially Australia’s most decorated Olympian following her gold medal win at the Paris Olympics earlier this year, Emma McKeon surely is no stranger to popping a celebratory bottle of Champagne.
It’s fitting then, that the talented athlete should be named as the new Melbourne Cup Carnival ambassador for G.H. Mumm.
While breaking records and making history in the water, her accolades outside of the pool are equally as impressive. After she became a Member of the Order of Australia in 2022, the title of Australian of the Year 2024 was added to her growing list of incredible achievements.
Setting new benchmarks in Australian sport and inspiring a whole generation of young people to follow their own visions of success, McKeon’s pioneering spirit has cemented her as one of the country’s most beloved and respected athletes.
It was this fearless and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of excellence that made Emma McKeon AM a natural fit for her exciting new role as ambassador for G.H. Mumm.
“I am excited to be partnering with G.H. Mumm for this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival. Working with a brand that strives for excellence, champions innovation and possesses a bold trailblazing spirit really resonates with me and my approach to success,” says Emma McKeon AM.
At this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival, McKeon joined the maison at the ‘Now Boarding’ marquee to toast to 15 years of G.H. Mumm as the Carnival’s official champagne partner.
During the carnival period, an illustrious guestlist of trailblazing explorers and friends of the house came together to celebrate McKeon and the milestone moment, kicking off the festive season in style.
This article originally appeared on Marie Claire Australia and is republished here with permission.
