Kurt Fearnley has cemented his status as one of Australia’s greatest sportspeople of all time, last night becoming the first Paralympian to win The Don Award.
I recognise tonight that I am the first within our Paralympic movement to hold up this prestigious award. But I have no intention of self-congratulation. I have to point back behind me to the generations of proud men and women with disabilities who allowed me to become the person and athlete that you see fit to receive this award.
The Don recognises an athlete judged to have most inspired the nation.
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KURT FEARNLEY WINS THE DON AWARD
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