Interviews from the Frontline
Interviews from the Frontline
Queensland Clinical Senate
Physiotherapist and Olympic Long Jumper, Bronwyn Thompson
18 minutes Posted Jul 10, 2023 at 8:00 pm.
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As a long jumper, Bronwyn Thompson made it to the top her her game, representing Australia at the Commonwealth Games and the Sydney

2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Olympics. Among her many career highlights is making a come back to win gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne after being told she'd never jump again following a knee injury. Bronwyn's 'I'll prove you wrong' attitude, along with her incredible support team, is what she credits for her recovery. Bronwyn now uses all of the lessons and experience as an elite athlete in her work as a paediatric physiotherapist to ensure every child has the best chance of success and reaching their potential.