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.

James Talbot

James Talbot made his international debut for Australia in the PR3 Mixed Coxed Four at the 2018 World Rowing Championships. The Sydney University Boat Club member,…
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Jed Altschwager

It would come as a surprise to most that Jed Altschwager did very little in the way of exercise before entering the world of Para-sport. Surfing…
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Jeremy McGrath

Born without his tibia and a shortened fibula, Jeremy McGrath learned to walk with the aid of a prosthetic leg. As he got older, the prosthesis,…
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Jessica Gallagher

Jessica Gallagher’s career in sport is as unique as they come. She first made history in 2010, when she became the first female athlete from Australia…
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Josephine Burnand

While living on campus at the University of Sydney, a student suggested to Jo Burnand that she become involved in rowing – small and bossy, they…
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Kate Murdoch

Vision impaired Para-rower Kathleen Murdoch made history in 2016 when she combined with Brock Ingram, Davinia Lefroy, Jeremy McGrath and coxswain Jo Burnand in the mixed…
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