Show Notes
For years, Steve Bradbury was known as the luckiest man in Australian sport. The truth is far more interesting. Before becoming Australia's first Winter Olympic gold medallist, Bradbury endured broken bones, horrific injuries, countless setbacks, and years of sacrifice that most people never saw. In this episode of Where the Map Ends, James Durack explores the story behind the headline. They discuss pain, persistence, purpose, and the often-overlooked reality that success usually arrives disguised as failure for far longer than anyone expects. It's a conversation about staying in the race when common sense says walk away and why the greatest victories are often built in the moments nobody is watching. Backed by Durack Civil : https://durackcivil.com.au/ Follow Steve: https://www.instagram.com/stevenbradburyofficial Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/durackjames
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