He also designed the medals for the 1908 London Olympic Games .
This dual success brought Mackennal into great prominence , and he was elected an associate of the Royal Academy in 1909 , the first Australian accorded this honour .
Mackennal also designed the medals for the 1908 London Olympic Games .
This dual success brought Mackennal into great prominence , and he was elected an associate of the Royal Academy in 1909 , the first Australian accorded this honour .