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.

Erin Cleaver

After winning a Paralympic medal on debut at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, there is no telling which bucket list item Erin Cleaver will tick off…
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Ethan Jackson

Ethan Jackson was a national level slalom and giant slalom skier in the winters of 2016 and 2017, securing a best placing of eighth in an…
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Evan O’Hanlon

With five sisters, Evan O’Hanlon jokes that he had to learn to be fast on his feet to be able to maximise his own space, eat…
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Frank Pinder

Off the court, Frank Pinder is a whiz with computers, smartphones and technology.   So much so, he now works for a new start-up in Perth offering…
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Gabriel Cole

Paralympic athlete Gabriel Cole describes himself as artistic, passionate and driven, with an aggressive running style which sets him apart on the track. Born with a …
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Gavin Bellis

Gavin Bellis was a diesel mechanic with the Australian Army when he was diagnosed with spinocerebellar ataxia in 2004. Affecting his coordination and balance, he was…
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