The pandemic began in India, and swiftly spread across the globe through trade routes. New York City was usually the first city to feel the impact. An estimated two to six Americans died per day during the outbreak. End: Itâs unclear what ended the pandemics, but it may have been the change in climate or quarantines.
Basketball Australia oversees 15 Australian National Teams and a total of 34 medals have been won at official international competition events, these include Olympic & Paralympic Games plus World Championships.
In the menâs events, Ian Thorpe won the 200m and 400m freestyle titles to become Australia's greatest Olympic gold medal-winner with five, and Grant Hackett repeated his Sydney win in the 1500m. Overall Australia won 15 swimming medals (7 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze).