Compiled by two celebrated Australian sports journalists, this tribute to sport's most trimumphant moments celebrates Australian athletes who have stared down the black hole of defeat and despair and found a glimmer of hope that encouraged them to continue. From Kieren Perkins's gold medal in the 1500m freestyle at the 1996 Olympics to Steve Waugh and the men's soccer team winning the World Cup in 1999, these stories showcase the honor and grace of turning a defeat into a victory, providing inspiration for athletes who struggle against incredible odds.
Compiled by two celebrated Australian sports journalists, this tribute to sport's most trimumphant moments celebrates Australian athletes who have sta...
"Josh looked back at the valley. The fire was halfway up the mountain. He had noticed the smoke intensify in the clearing while he was adding weights to the harness, but knew time was too critical to check the progress the fire had made in the valley. It was coming whether he was ready to launch or not. He worked frantically while not looking up. "
For Josh, a seventeen-year-old paraglider, the past year has been a time of change and adjustment. After his parents' divorce, Josh struggles with his new relationships with his stepfamily and is torn by his loyalty to both parents.
On his...
"Josh looked back at the valley. The fire was halfway up the mountain. He had noticed the smoke intensify in the clearing while he was adding weigh...
