Australia’s Matthew Dawson thought his Games were over after a freak accident but a bold decision ensured he will still be part of a team chasing a medal
Australia’s Matt Dawson had a finger amputated to join a Kookaburras hockey team chasing a medal in Group B at the Paris Games.Australia’s Matt Dawson had a finger amputated to join a Kookaburras hockey team chasing a medal in Group B at the Paris Games.
Dawson’s dedication to the Olympic cause has generated significant international media attention in recent days. “The story has blown up a lot more than I thought it would to be honest with you,” But a quarter-final loss to the Netherlands in Rio ended the streak, and led to much soul-searching for the team. They emphatically returned to form three year ago, although the heart-breaking shoot-out loss in the Japanese heat lingered in their memories.
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