Terry McDermott, 23, of Essexville, Mich., skates in the 500-meter speed skating race on his way to the only U.S. gold medal at the Olympic Games at Innsbruck, Austria, on Feb. 4, 1964. Credit: AP ...

Bondi Rescue lifeguard Terry McDermott, who died on Thursday, has been remembered as a "selfless man" who saved countless lives.

Terry McDermott, 23, who won the first gold medal for the U.S. in the ninth Winter Olympic games, is hoisted to the shoulders of teammates after his triumph at Innsbruck, Feb. 4, 1964.

Terry McDermott, who won the only gold medal for the United States at the 1964 Winter Olympics and then appeared with the Beatles during their American television debut, has died. He was 82.

Terry McDermott, who won the only gold medal for the United States at the 1964 Winter Olympics, died at the age 82.

Terry McDermott, who won the only gold medal for the United States at the 1964 Winter Olympics and then appeared with the Beatles during their American television debut, has died. U.S ...

Terry McDermott, who won the only gold medal for the United States at the 1964 Winter Olympics, has died.

Terry McDermott, who won the only gold medal for the United States at the 1964 Winter Olympics, has died.

FILE - Terry McDermott, 23, of Essexville, Mich., skates in the 500-meter speedskating event on his way to first place and the first U.S. Olympic gold medal at the ninth Winter Olympic games at ...

Terry McDermott, who won the only gold medal for the United States at the 1964 Winter Olympics, has died.

Terry McDermott, who won the only gold medal for the United States at the 1964 Winter Olympics, has died.