do a Bradbury

verb

do a Bradbury

verb

Etymology In reference to Australian speed skater Steven Bradbury, who won a gold medal in the 1,000m short-track speed skating event at the 2002 Winter Olympics after all his opponents in the lead were involved in a last corner pile-up.

1

Australia To triumph unexpectedly in a sporting event, especially due to luck or the misfortune of others.

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