"I was disappointed in myself not to qualify for the European Championship. I want to do well this week and prove a point," he told journalists post-match. Turpijn's gratitude remains - his account of this tale in the bimonthly magazineHard Gras Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Gurney's route to glory in Dublin was anything but serene, yet his victory was defined by spirit, intensity, and an unwavering refusal to be beaten.