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GOLD No.9: The Race That Went Perfectly To Plan - News
It seemed James Turner’s quest for track and field gold at Paris 2024 was doomed when he contracted glandular fever barely three months before the Opening Ceremony.
But glandular fever…
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GOLD No.12: Icon Becomes A Legend With Dual-Sport Success - News
If her win in the PTWC triathlon earlier at Paris 2024 affirmed her status as an icon of Para-triathlon, Lauren Parker’s gold medal in the 28.4-kilometre H1-5 Para-cycling road race…
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GOLD No.14: Low Leaps Into Long Jump History - News
Methodical, yet underpinned by a powerful family bond.
Vanessa Low’s third consecutive Paralympic long jump title was the outcome of a precise return to peak form, guided by coach and…
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GOLD No.17: Turning The Tables On A Tokyo Curse - News
James Turner had to wait until the penultimate day of Paris 2024 for his moment to correct the one imperfection on his Paralympic record.
The silver medal at Tokyo 2020…
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Wheelchair Rugby Set For New Year’s Transfer - News
Paralympics Australia’s management of the national wheelchair rugby high performance program will transition to Wheelchair Rugby Australia on January 1, 2025 under a plan that’s been described as the next…
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Retiring Rower Overwhelmed By Gratitude - News
Shortly before the Paris Paralympics, Jed Altschwager, in a video for Paralympics Australia’s ‘Imagine’ series, said that whatever the outcome in their big rowing race at the Games, he would…
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Inspiring The Next Generation To Include - News
My name is Maria (Maz) Strong. I am Australian Paralympian #1113, having competed in Para-athletics at the 2020(ne) Tokyo and 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. I am also Sport4All’s State Sport…
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How Paralympics Australia’s End Of Year Appeal Can Make Dreams Come True - News
Aspiring Para-swimmer Eli Kerr is determined to become an Australian Paralympic representative. However, when he met one of his heroes, dual Paralympian Col Pearse, a simple message led Eli to…
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Disability Presence In Leadership Simply A Reflection Of Society - News
As the world marks International Day of People with Disability and reflects on its pertinent theme – amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future…
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