The Paul Goodman Memorial Award is presented at the Busselton Festival of Triathlon to a competitor racing in the Busselton 100 who demonstrates exceptional courage in competing in and finishing the race. The recipient may have demonstrated persistence and strength in the face of adversity and/or have overcome exceptional circumstances to be able to participate.
Nominations are sought from both TWA members and competitors of the Busselton Festival of Triathlon. Eligible nominees will be presented to a panel of Long Course legends at the event to determine who should be the recipient of the award.
This award need not be presented every year, and non-members ARE eligible to win this specific award.
ABOUT PAUL GOODMAN:
Paul "Goodo" Goodman grew up in Rosebud, VIC, and moved to Perth, WA in the 1980s. A Collingwood fan and typical footy-mad Victorian, he found a new passion for endurance sports after racing a marathon. Paul quickly dedicated himself to triathlon, earning a reputation in the TWA community as a talented athlete and a lively, much-loved character. Even after being diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma, he continued to compete with tenacity, placing 2nd in the 30–34 WA State Series in 1991/92. In April 1993, he completed the Forster Ironman in 11½ hours and the WA Long Course Championships at Rottnest in May. Paul sadly passed away in December 1993, aged just 34. This trophy is named in his honour, celebrating his fighting spirit and enduring legacy.
