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.

Katherine Proudfoot

Katherine Proudfoot was inspired to begin competing in Para-sport while watching the 2004 Paralympic Games, and the following year her Paralympic potential was confirmed at the…
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Kathryn Ross

Kathryn Ross was two years old when an accident involving a ride-on lawnmower resulted in the fusing of her right knee and ankle joints. Doing little…
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Katie Kelly

Katie Kelly is one of Australia’s most distinguished Para-triathletes. Just weeks after she was declared legally blind, Katie made her international debut in Para-triathlon at the…
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Katie Umback

Katie Umback first started competing in equestrian as a five-year-old in pony club, having grown up watching her dad break and train pacers. Dressage followed soon…
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Katja Dedekind

As one of the youngest members of the 2016 Australian Paralympic Team, Katja Dedekind punched well beyond her weight when she won a bronze medal on…
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Keira Stephens

Keira Stephens is among the most exciting young talents to emerge for Australia since the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Having only started competing in Para-swimming in…
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