Gold in a sport you've NEVER tried before!

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Imagine winning Olympic gold in a sport you have never tried before! That's what happened to Lionel Cox and Russell Mockridge, the Australian duo who defied odds and aced the 200m tandem event at Helsinki 1952.
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[@themuminthenorth]

That's my Grandaddy! He passed away in 2010... It so nice to see new videos of him. Thanks for sharing his and Russells story.

[@DavidLong-uf8xr]

An outstanding effort given Mockridge was only called into the Australian team after he sorted out an agreement with the Australian Olympic management of he wishing to turn professional after the games.

[@Karlmarx-r9d]

Aussie are king of swimming, cycling, rowing, cricket, NETBALL, hockey and rugby league

[@MIGUELALOPEZ-or5sv]

Excelentes recuerdos.

[@francisnguyen6349]

Fantastic video.

[@d.g.1594]

I hope to get gold when I try curling

[@djwertzy]

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[@jamesaaronmanarang]

Love it!!

[@amadeus0404]

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