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.

Jessee Wyatt

New Zealand-born Jessee Wyatt began playing sport at the insistence of his surgeon, and while involved in Para-equestrian, met the wife of his current coach, John…
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Jodi Elkington – Jones

Jodi Elkington-Jones was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was 18-months-old, after her family began to notice that the right side of her body was considerably…
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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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Kurt Fearnley

With nearly two decades of experience under his belt, Kurt Fearnley’s wheelchair racing career is as impressive as it is extensive. He has represented Australia at…
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Louise Ellery

Growing up in a large family of water sports competitors, Louise Ellery wanted to set herself apart. Her two brothers and sister have competed at national…
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Luke Bailey

When Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Paralympic Games, Luke Bailey was there competing in a marathon. He has always wanted to return to the Japanese capital,…
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