Carly Findlay: Her Childhood Carly Findlay was born in Walla Walla, New South Wales, Australia, in 1982 with a rare genetic skin condition called ichthyosis. Ichthyosis is a chronic condition that can affect various parts of the body, including the face, scalp, arms, legs, and torso. The severity of the condition can vary widely, from … Read more
Evonne Goolagong Cawley: Who Was She? Evonne Goolagong Cawley is an Australian tennis legend whose career spanned from the 1960s to the 1980s. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time, having won seven Grand Slam singles titles during her illustrious career. During her career she was nicknamed … Read more
Turia Pitt: How Did She Get Burned? “I heard a noise, so I took off my headphones and raised my head.Then, I saw the fire.The huge wall of fire that was quickly advancing towards me.When the fire got to me, I remember looking down at my hands and seeing them on fire, I screamed in … Read more
Fanny Durack: Who Was She? Fanny Durack was an Australian swimmer and the first female to win an Olympic gold medal for Australia. She won the 100 meters freestyle event at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, setting a new world record in the process. In addition to her Olympic success, Durack won two silver medals in … Read more
