Determined and confident, Mitchell Gourley is striving for a Paralympic medal in the giant slalom, super G and downhill events. At the young age of 17, Mitchell began competing in winter sport at just 11 years old and represented Australia for the first time at 15.
This up and comer has a long sporting career ahead of him and is eagerly anticipating his first Winter Paralympics in Vancouver in 2010.

Mitchell believes his selection on the Australian team and qualifying for the World Cup are some of his most treasured memories, and declares his Super G top 10 finish during his debut skiing circuit season, as his greatest sporting moment so far.

Not only does Mitchell ski, he also plays basketball, AFL and cricket and wishes he could play these sports more often. Although Mitchell misses cricket in particular, he does not miss the panic that filled him when his older brother locked him in his cricket bag. Mitchell also does cycling and mountain-biking competitively and enjoys rock-climbing.

In his spare time, Mitchell likes to read and cites the character Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird as someone he admires. He also looks up to former skier turned cyclist Michael Milton for pushing the boundaries of sport and with such inspiration, Mitchell is aiming to do his country proud in Vancouver.