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.

Jordan Dessent

Jordan Dessent was born without a right forearm and hand. Right-side dominant, he has had to learn how to do everything with his left hand. He…
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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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Josh Hanlon

As a teenager, Josh Hanlon was a member of the GWS Giants Academy and seemed destined for a career in AFL. However, after becoming an amputee…
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Josh Hose

Wheelchair rugby superstar Josh Hose became a quadriplegic in a car accident on Australia Day in 2005, when the driver of the car he was in…
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Josh Nicholson

Since making his international debut in 2017, wheelchair rugby player Josh Nicholson has proved time and again why he is one to watch. Josh, who swapped…
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Joshua Alford

Joshua Alford was born in Canberra and has now returned to pursue a career in swimming at the Australian Institute of Sport. He learned to swim…
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