Adam Steinhardt, a two-time Commonwealth Games star and successful businessman, has lost his courageous battle with cancer at the age of 55.
The athlete, who represented his country in the 1990 and 1994 Commonwealth Games, passed away on Monday morning after a six-and-a-half-year fight with bowel cancer.
A Final Holiday with Loved Ones
In a heart-wrenching social media post, Steinhardt’s wife Sacha revealed that her husband had ignored the risks to his health to spend a final holiday with their six children and her.
“Stoic to the very end, he insisted on going ahead with our annual summer holiday to Port Rickaby despite his significant health risk,” she wrote.
The family enjoyed a day of watching NFL games, feeling the sand between their toes, and having heart-to-heart conversations, which Sacha described as a “pretty good hand to bow out on.”
A Life of Sports and Business
Steinhardt was a talented pole vaulter who represented his country in several international competitions, including the 1988 World Junior Championships.
He achieved a personal best of 5.51 meters in 1996 and went on to become a successful businessman in Adelaide, founding The Kingdom advertising agency and selling Apple computers through his business Next Byte.
A Brave Battle with Cancer
Steinhardt’s brave battle with cancer was documented on social media, where he shared updates about his treatment and rehabilitation. In one post, he wrote, “Second fastest in a year of chemo, that’s been every two weeks.
I’m broken but I won’t give in.” His wife Sacha paid tribute to his courage, saying, “You fought a gallant battle my darling. I love you and I am so proud of you. Rest easy and I’ll see you on the flip side.”
Living Life to the Fullest
Despite his illness, Steinhardt continued to live life to the fullest, pursuing his dreams and enjoying time with his loved ones.
In November 2023, he posted a photo of himself and Sacha at a Coldplay concert, which he described as part of his “bucket list tour.”
Steinhardt’s legacy will live on through his family, friends, and the many lives he touched through his sports and business career.