Brandon Starc’s baby son Oli has stolen the spotlight as the Australian high jump star celebrated silver at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. 7NEWS
The 28-year-old defending champion pushed through a nagging bruised heel to claim second - an emotional result with his wife Laura and parents in the stands.Stream Seven's coverage of the Commonwealth Games 2022 for free onElated with the outcome, Starc was even more excited to be reunited with his family after Laura held down the fort in recent weeks.
He completed a lap of Alexander Stadium with eight-month-old Oli - decked out in a yellow suit to support dad - in his arms before receiving his medal. “He’s a champion,” Starc said as his curious son, yet to say his first word, tried to grab the mic and join in.Brandon Starc with son Oli in his arms.Australian para-sprinter Evan O’Hanlon sung from a similar sheet when he appeared on Channel 7’s Sunrise to celebrate back-to-back golds in the 100m T38.
His daughter Ursula was just eight weeks old when he won the event at Gold Coast 2018, but is now four years old with a two-year-old brother Alfred in tow.Your cookie settings are preventing this third party content from displaying.
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