More than two decades after his extraordinary "last man standing" Winter Olympics gold medal, Steven Bradbury has been hailed for his bravery after saving four girls in the Sunshine Coast surf.

I always get a bit annoyed at his Olympics win being written off because everyone else stacked it, as if just getting to the Olympic final isn’t a massive achievement in itself… I mean the Matildas got the keys to the city for losing a semi-final if you want to play it that way…

Nice to see him carrying on being a legend regardless.

The 49-year-old former elite short track speed skater and four-times Olympian was recognised with a commendation for brave conduct by Australian Governor General David Hurley.

  • NathA
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    10 months ago

    The article describes his rescue of the girls and is worth reading. The summary skipped it.

    I’m now more proud of him for immediately leaping into rough seas to save four people than I am for his Olympic achievements.