The winner of Australia’s first Winter Olympic gold medal, David Bradbury has been the recipient of a bravery award for rescuing four girls from a rip in two-metre waves last year near Kings Beach in Caloundra.
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.
He was giving son Flyn surfing lessons when he spotted a teenage girl in big swell out to sea.
He gave the world the expression, “Doing a Bradbury” basically being the last man standing
