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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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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Kate Wilson

NSW teenager Kate Wilson had a huge 2016. Not only did she make her Paralympic debut at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, she  mastered the art…
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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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Kirralee Hayes

A member of the Para Development Squad, Kirralee Hayes has gone from strength to strength since she began swimming at the age of 11. Rising up…
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