This photo was taken on Friday (12 August) when Federation Square and St Kilda Road (Melbourne) were full of people – all there to see Cadel Evans – TDF winner 2011 – conqueror of one of the most elusive monuments in world sport!

Well done Cadel! And greatly deserved after many years of persistent efforts!

I’m a happy man! In my lifetime I’ve seen Australia II win the Americas Cup in 1983, and Cadel win the TDF in 2011. I’m now looking forward to seeing if Cadel can go back to back next year, and I hope to live to see the day when the last world sporting monument is conquered and the Australian Captain holds the FIFA World Cup aloft ! There”ll be plenty of Aussies celebrating that day!

Until then, Congratulations Cadel – you are a role model of sportsmanship, determination and humility.