Frankie ✅ on Nostr: Norman was not chosen for the 1972 Olympics, even though his performance remained ...
Norman was not chosen for the 1972 Olympics, even though his performance remained competitive enough to qualify.
Norman's athletic career basically ended after the 1968 Olympics. He was never given the chance to compete in another Olympics, despite holding the Australian record for the 200 meters, which still stands to this day.
Because of all that, Norman struggled with depression. He had difficulty finding work, and his achievements in sports were completely overlooked in Australia.
Norman's athletic career basically ended after the 1968 Olympics. He was never given the chance to compete in another Olympics, despite holding the Australian record for the 200 meters, which still stands to this day.
Because of all that, Norman struggled with depression. He had difficulty finding work, and his achievements in sports were completely overlooked in Australia.