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“When considering the stature of an
athlete or for that matter any person, I set
great store in certain qualities which I
believe to be essential in addition to
skill. They are that the person conducts
his of her life with dignity, with integrity,
courage, and perhaps most of all,
with modesty. These virtues are totally
compatible with pride, ambition, and
competitiveness.”

Sir Donald Bradman speaking at his
induction into The Sport Australia Hall of
Fame, 1985

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2010.08.09

Annual Induction and Awards Dinner 2010

Bookings for the 26th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner are NOW OPEN. Bookings can be purchased online - see website 'Events' for details.

Australian Equestrian Team 1960 (Equestrian) - 1960

The first team to achieve medals for Australia in Equestrian events. Brian Crago’s horse had broken down at the end of the second day. Bill Roycroft had been concussed in the cross-country phase when Our Solo had fallen on him and he was airlifted to hospital in Rome. Australia had a chance of winning with three riders needing to compete. Brian Crago’s horse could not compete, so the following morning, and against Doctors orders, Bill Roycroft checked himself out of hospital. Heavily treated with painkillers, unable to bend or dress himself, Bill rode Our Solo to a faultless showjumping round to win the team Gold Medal.

Competition
Olympic Games, Rome

Captain
Laurence Morgan

Team Members
Brian Crago, Neale Lavis, Bill Roycroft

Year Awarded: 2002
Sport: Equestrian

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