Brendan Hansen: Bronze winner, solid gold guy

Brendan Hansen once again showed his mettle on Sunday, capturing a bronze medal at the London Olympics.

As far as we’re concerned, Hansen, the pride of Havertown, is solid gold.

Hansen will turn 31 next month. It seems like just days ago when he was gracing the Back Page of the Daily Times as the Delco Times Athlete of the Year.

That was a long time ago. Once thing has not changed.

Hansen is a class act.

After suffering a huge disappointment four years ago in Beijing, Hansen retired. But after a couple of years, he got the itch again, and returned to competition and won a spot on the U.S. Olympic team at an age when most believe it is time to get on with the rest of your life.

To fully appreciate Hansen’s journey, check out our story from John Lohn, who is London covering Hansen.

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