Scott Enfield honoured at Royal Life Saving NSW Awards for attempt to save life of runner Barry Golding
A northern beaches man has been recognised for his efforts in attempting to save the life of a prominent running identity.
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AN Allambie Heights man has been recognised for his efforts in attempting to save the life of northern beaches running legend Barry Golding.
As part of the annual Royal Life Saving NSW Awards, Scott Enfield, 51, received a certificate of commendation last Monday for his attempts to resuscitate Mr Golding while the pair were running in Garigal National Park on July 12, 2014.
Despite Mr Enfield’s brave efforts, Mr Golding, 62, could not be revived.
The two runners were about 5km into their 30km training session when Mr Golding’s face appeared pale and he collapsed.
Without hesitation, Mr Enfield removed his friend’s backpack, placed him in the recovery position and checked his vital signs.
Mr Enfield commenced CPR and contacted emergency personnel.
Due to the nature of the terrain and Mr Enfield not knowing the exact location, police and NSW Air Ambulance did not arrive until 45 minutes later so Mr Enfield continued the CPR.
“In some ways I don’t believe I need an award for what I did,” Mr Enfield said.
“(But) it was an absolute honour to have been recognised.”
Mr Enfield, who runs ultra marathons, said he has had Mr Golding in his thoughts during those races since his death.
“The first race after his death was entirely run in his honour,” he said.
“I just thought of Barry for the entire race.”
Mr Enfield received his commendation from the Lieutenant Governor Thomas Bathurst.
The awards are given to people in NSW who have displayed outstanding initiative and empathy towards others and have applied key life saving skills in emergency situations – sometimes at a risk to their own lives.
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