Meet Our Athletes

Extraordinary stories from inspiring individuals

Everyone has a story to tell. This is your chance to meet your Paralympians and find out what drives them to keep on achieving their dreams.

David Nicholas

Rising track and road cycling star David Nicholas made the best possible start to his international career when he won gold in the 3000m individual pursuit…
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Emily Petricola

In 2007, following the sudden onset of numbness throughout her body, Emily Petricola was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She was 27. Subsequent and frequent MS attacks…
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Gordon Allan

After watching the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games on TV as a 10-year-old and learning there was an avenue for people with a disability to compete on…
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Grant Allen

Grant Allen was born and raised in the small country town of Auburn, South Australia. Growing up on a small farm, he rode BMX, digging jumps,…
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Kyle Bridgwood

In 2011 Kyle Bridgwood was cycling in Townsville when he was hit by a car, severing the then 22-year-old’s patella tendon, fracturing his kneecap and resulting…
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Madison Janssen

Born and raised in Queensland as the youngest of three children, Madison began her cycling career as a BMX rider when she was only five and…
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