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.

Angie Ballard

Angie Ballard is a world-class competitor with vast international experience spanning six Paralympic Games. She found her competitive edge in wheelchair racing in 1994, five years…
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Angus Hinksman

Angus Hincksman started running at 9 years old and hasn’t stopped. Born in Adelaide in 2005, he was diagnosed with a brain injury at birth, growing…
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Annabelle Colman

With a hero like Cathy Freeman, Annabelle Colman has inspiration in droves. The T20 endurance athlete is striving to carry the flag and earn a podium…
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Anton Zappelli

Anton Zappelli has been an integral member of the Australian Para-shooting team since his World Championships debut in 2014. Once a promising golfer, Anton competed in…
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Anu Francis

Anu Francis originally wanted to be a vet, however a diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome led to a change in course. Anu started pursuing sport while…
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Ari Gesini

When Ari Gesini made his senior World Championships debut last November, his dream of representing Australia at the Paralympic Games had never felt more real. Representing…
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