“The theme of my life story is overcoming adversity.” - Mel Pender, retired@USArmyCaptain and 1968 Olympic gold medalist. twsejo4ls My Golden Rule “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” Thank you for all the wonderful messages & to the hero of the hour for arranging a charter plane for me!#GoodKarma#GoingHome#StuckAbroadpic.twitter.com/MG0Z1BxmUg twsejo4ls "2022 is a year like no other for netball in this country, and as we rebuild our game following the pandemic and look ahead to defending our gold medal in Birmingham next summer. twsejo4ls Pender says he achieved his dreams through hard work and explains how he wanted to change his life from a young age. twsejo4ls