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Photo at official tournament photo galleries website, taken during opening ceremonies, June 20, 2008

Gold in 1997.
Gold in 2001.
Gold in 2005.

Unbeaten in 2001.
Unbeaten in 2005.

I think it’s safe to call them the team to beat.

In recent years, Australia has been on a tear at the championships and are currently the three-time defending champions.

The Australians haven’t dropped a single game in the past two world junior events and are, to date, the only team that have been able to win the title on home soil.

This feat came in 2001 in Sydney. Australia first participated in the championships in 1993, which was the fourth time the event was held.

–Whitehorse Daily Star

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