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Invictus Games

Craig Golding2018-10-24

Head On Foundation

Head On Foundation
Sydney, Australia

Mark Ormrod of the UK makes his way from the podium after being presented with a gold medal during the swimming event at the Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia on 24th October 2018.

The Invictus Games were founded by HRH The Duke of Sussex in 2014 as an international adaptive sports event that celebrates the healing power of sport. The fourth Invictus Games were held in Sydney from 20-27 October 2018. The Invictus Games uses the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for those who serve their country. It is a competition that seeks to ignite their ‘unconquered’ spirit.

Biography:
Craig Golding commenced work at the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) in 1985, photographing news and sport both in Australia and overseas, including international sporting events such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, World Cup Rugby and World Swimming Championships. In 2008, he left the SMH to pursue a freelance career. Craig has won more than 75 national awards for his photography and over 45 international awards, including six World Press Photo Awards. In 2007, he had the honour of being invited to be on the jury of the World Press Photo Awards in Amsterdam. He has published a book called SURF CLUB, a long-term photographic project depicting surf lifesavers in competition, which was named runner up for the Best Book award in the Pictures of the Year International (international photojournalist awards held in the United States). His most recent award was the 2019 Walkley Award for Sports Photographer of the year.

Details

  • Title: Invictus Games
  • Creator: Craig Golding
  • Date Created: 2018-10-24
  • Location Created: Sydney, Australia
  • Type: Photograph

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