Bronze and Beyond: What Australia's Netball Win Says About a Nation's Love for Competition The Commonwealth Games' final day saw another Australian team secure a medal – the netball Diamonds taking bronze against England.
While this achievement may seem like more of the same, it reveals a nuanced story about what drives this nation's athletes and fans. Australia's love affair with competition is well documented.
From surfers to cricketers, Australians have always been bred on the idea that winning is everything. However, in recent years, there has been a shift away from the win at all costs mentality.