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.

Alexandra Lisney

Alex Lisney, who has mild cerebral palsy affecting the left side of her body, was a netball, hockey and touch football player prior to discovering Para-sport.…
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Alissa Jordaan

South African born Alissa Jordaan began her athletics career during her primary school years while attending Mowbray Public School, NSW. She found her passion for the…
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Alistair Donohoe

Sport has always played an immense role in the life of star Para-cyclist Alistair Donohoe, and not even an accident at 15 which almost cost him…
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Amanda Reid

Amanda Reid is a two-time Paralympian and proud Indigenous woman whose career started in the swimming pool. At the 2011 Global Games she claimed a remarkable…
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Amber Merritt

Amber Merritt is a 4.5-point classified wheelchair basketballer who began her athletic career as a swimmer before being recruited to basketball by the legendary coach Frank…
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Ameera Lee

Ameera Lee dreams of representing Australia in Para-archery at the Paralympic Games, and she will achieve that dream at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. After finding…
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