The 19-year-old has announced himself as one of the sport's emerging superstars, just 12 months after a cancer battle. 9News
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"I kind of got goosebumps knowing I was in a race with him and got my hand on the wall first. It's a dream come true and hasn't really sunk in yet. I claimed it and it feels good to flex in front of everyone." The win capped off an incredible 12 months for Short, who had a melanoma removed from his back last year."I've bounced back from last year amazing," he said.
"All the struggles I went through last year, this is nothing compared to that really. I'm just enjoying the hard work I've put in the bank and I'm loving every bit of it." For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by
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