Torah Bright Inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Torah Bright OAM was officially welcomed into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF), honoured at the organisation’s 40th anniversary Gala in Melbourne.

Bright’s induction was marked by a powerful symbol of sporting legacy, as she was presented her medal by Hall of Fame Legend Ian Thorpe. The occasion celebrated not only her extraordinary career but also the inspiration she continues to provide athletes across Australia and beyond.

From Olympic triumphs to X Games victories, Bright’s journey reflects courage, perseverance, and an unwavering spirit that transcends sport. Her gold medal in the halfpipe at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games remains one of the defining moments in Australian snowsports history, while her versatility across multiple snowboard disciplines showcased her rare talent and determination.

The 2025 Induction and Awards Gala Dinner also celebrated the elevation of cricket trailblazer Belinda Clark AO and basketball champion Andrew Gaze AM to Legend status, as well as seven new inductees: two-time Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt AM; four-time AFL premiership winner Jason Dunstall; Commonwealth Games and Netball World Cup winner Laura Geitz; three-time NRL premiership winner Cameron Smith AM; Australia’s most capped Socceroo Mark Schwarzer OAM; and renowned sports medicine practitioner Dr Peter Harcourt AM.

Nine-time Grand Prix winner Oscar Piastri was the recipient of The Don Award at Sport Australia Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala Dinner at Crown Melbourne tonight (Monday, November 17), while seven-time World Surfing Champion Layne Beachley AO was honoured with The Dawn Award. The Don Award, introduced in 1998 and named after Sir Donald Bradman AC, honours an Australian athlete or team whose achievements over the past year have most inspired the nation.