Qantas is the number one brand associated with the Olympic Games according to a recent survey.

Roy Morgan revealed that well before the Olympic Games started this year, over one million Australians associated the country’s flag carrier with the Games.

A long-time sponsor and partner of the Australian Olympic and Paralympic teams, Qantas this year welcomed 15 athletes, representing 8 sports to the Qantas family as Ambassadors.

These athletes include Leisel Jones – Swimming, Steve Hooker - Track and Field, Sally Pearson - Track and Field, Andrew Bogut – Basketball, Lauren Jackson – Basketball, Courtney Atkinson – Triathlon, Emma Snowsill – Triathlon and Des Abbott – Hockey.

Other brands recognised as being associated with the Olympics include McDonalds, CocaCola, Visa, Nike and Telstra.