From Olympian to Parliament: Zali Steggall's Unconventional Journey

Published on: 5/3/2025

Zali Steggall is an Australian politician, lawyer, and former Winter Olympic athlete. She was born in Manly, New South Wales, in 1974. In the 2019 election, Steggall defeated Tony Abbott, who had held the Warringah seat since a 1994 by-election. Steggall was previously married to Olympic rower David Cameron from 1999 to 2006. She received an Australian Sports Medal in 2000 and a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2007.

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