My favourite horse of all time is Northerly.
I love the story of the bulldog who never gives in.

Consequently my hero as a footballer in little Libba
Fav. surfer is Occy
Fav. Tennis player Agassi

All have had their backs to the wall and have pulled out tremendous courage to get over the line, even if it takes:

-a horse heading you in the straight
-a few years of soul searching
-a massive 5 setter.

Thats a champion to me