What happened: Former England netball player Serena Guthrie has been elected as a senator. She won Commonwealth gold with the England team in 2018.
Why it matters:
- Highlights transition from sports to politics for athletes
- May influence sports and youth policies given her background
MNN Take: Serena Guthrie's move from athletics to politics shows how sports figures can leverage their public profile to enter public service.
Sources: BBC Business