In October 1994, 24-year-old Stuart Tripp was involved in a car accident when he veered off the road and into a tree. After spending several weeks in a coma, he woke to discover he had experienced right leg limb loss, head trauma, kidney failure and amnesia.

Overweight and depressed, Stuart was introduced to Para-swimming before transitioning to handcycling in 2003. The Accidental Cyclist, Stuart rides for his mental health, and cycling is an extremely important part of his continuing rehabilitation / mental health balancing act to manage his depression and anxiety.

Exceeding his own expectations, he made his Paralympic cycling debut at the 2012 London Games, finishing in the top 10 in both his races, the road race and time trial. Although Stuart describes these Games as an incredible experience, he lists his podium finish at the 2014 UCI Para-cycling Road Cup Time Trial in Segovia, Spain, his first time …

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Date of birth
13 June 1970
Sport
Para-cycling
Past Paralympic Games

London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020

Impairment
Physical Impairment – Right leg limb loss
How acquired
Car accident
Residence
Northcote, VIC
Occupation
Athlete
Started competing
2003
First competed for Australia
2010
Sport career highlights

Recovering to win silver at the 2014 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Greenville, USA after veering off course

Greatest sporting moments

Having a one-on-one conversation with cyclist Simon Gerrans about what it takes to win big races

Disciplines

  • Sport: Para-cycling Discipline: Road race Classification: H5
  • Sport: Para-cycling Discipline: Road time trial Classification: H5

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