Olympic legend Dawn Fraser has been released from a Sunshine Coast Hospital in Queensland today – nine days after a fall at her daughter’s home.
The Fraser family issued this statement today, saying that the 87-year-old National Treasure who underwent surgery for a hip replacement and suffered four broken ribs after tripping over in the front yard had left her ward and was given the green light to go home.
Dawn’s daughter, Dawn-Lorraine has confirmed that doctors cleared her mother to leave hospital for home care earlier today.
“The Doctors agreed Mum had made considerable progress since the hip operation and were happy for her leave hospital for the comfort of my home,” said Dawn-Lorraine.
“Mum will undergo physio and we’re so happy to see her back with us.
“Nine days ago we had some doubts about that – but she’s certainly shown how damn determined she is.
“To now have her back with us and home well before Christmas is a blessing.
“Mum again wants to express her thanks to the doctors and medical staff who have looked after her so well over the past week.
“And a huge thanks also to so many people who have sent their best wishes for a speedy recovery.
“Mum now just needs to rest and recover…..”
And there was a special message to her god daughter, fellow Olympic gold medallist Lani Pallister who won Australia’s first gold medal at the World Short Course Swimming Championships in the 800m freestyle in Budapest earlier today.
Dawn saying: “That’s my god daughter Lani…I was with you all the way kiddo…and so proud of you and mum and coach Janelle….can’t wait to see you when you get home.”
Janelle Elford, 1988 Olympic swimmer for Australia, and daughter Lani Pallister, World Junior Champion, share a joke with the legend Dawn Fraser – Photo Courtesy: Delly Carr, Swimming Australia
