

Ever since he was young, boxer Harry Garside dreamed of being the first Australian to take home a gold medal for his sport at the Olympics. After winning a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics, he was a favourite to win, or at least, find a spot on the podium for his lightweight division. When the 27-year-old came up against his first opponent at the Paris Olympics 2024, his dream was shattered in just nine minutes, resulting in one of the most raw, heartfelt post-match interviews Australia had ever seen.