Queensland MP pens ‘White Men Can Sprint’ social media post after Lachlan Kennedy takes silver in Glasgow

Sprinter Lachlan Kennedy took silver at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and set a new Australian national record. Queensland MP Llew O'Brien marked the achievement with a social media post reading 'White Men Can Sprint!' and noted it was 'encouraging to see a White Australian' succeed in the sport. Per The Guardian, O'Brien defended this framing by insisting there is nothing wrong with being 'proud of your heritage.' MP Angus Taylor responded with a more inclusive message: 'I congratulate all Australians.'

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