Greg Allum
Greg Allum AM: Australia's Ironman and Architect of Surf Sports is an Australian surf lifesaver whose contributions as an athlete, official, and administrator have spanned over 50 years. For most of his career, Allum's dedication to the sport was entirely voluntary, alongside his professional role at the Commonwealth Bank until his retirement. He is an active member of both the Wanda and Cronulla Surf Life Saving Clubs.
As a competitor, Allum was a genuine all-rounder, winning numerous titles. Australian Champion: He won the coveted Australian Open Ironman Championship in 1979 and achieved second place in other years. World Champion: Allum secured two world championships during his competitive career. Team Events: He notably won about ten Australian R&R (Rescue and Resuscitation) events and over 30 national championship medals in total.
After retiring from competition, Allum dedicated himself to administration and the development of the sport. He served in various roles with the International Life Saving Federation (ILS), including as Competitions Director, helping establish rules and guidelines for surf sports. His leadership has earned him the highest honors in the field: Order of Australia: He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2020 for significant service to surf lifesaving and international federations. Commander, Order of Lifesaving: In late 2023, he was appointed a Commander in the Order of Lifesaving, the highest honor of the ILS. Halls of Fame: He is a life member and Hall of Fame inductee for Surf Life Saving Australia and the ILS (Sport).
To The Saviors
He is included as one of the saviors in the video tribute, To The Saviors.
