Crake back home for Christmas

Australian cycling medallist and stairclimbing champion Paul Crake, 29, from Canberra, was flown back to Australia on Wednesday this week. He will continue his recovery from spinal surgery in the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney.

"It's good to be back in Australia and I am really looking forward to spending Christmas with my family after what has been a pretty traumatic couple of months for all of us," said Crake. "I also want to wish a sincere Merry Christmas to all everyone who has supported me since the accident and the many people, both friends and strangers, who have been thinking of me and have sent me messages of support and encouragement."