Ocupation: Editor
Life:
Sport has long occupied a special place in the hearts of Australians, and today the nation welcomes a new champion to the pantheon. Cadel Evans, cyclist extraordinaire.
Topics: Sports, Heart, Long, Pantheon, Cyclists
Assuredly, the size of (Cadel) Evans' heart will come to be compared to Phar Lap.
Topics: Sports, Heart, Lap
It is the manner of (Cadel) Evan's triumph that has particularly endeared him to his countrymen and women... Australians place a premium on persistence in adversity... His win in the year's tour was much more than an exhibition of pure sporting talent; it was a display of grit that will long be treasured by all who saw it.
Topics: Sports, Adversity, Persistence, Countrymen, Treasured
Something quite special has played out in the picturesque valleys and mountains, towns and villages of France over the past three weeks. For all who appreciate sport, it was a privilege and an inspiration to watch.
Topics: Sports, Inspiration, Past, Picturesque
