Grace
Brimelow

Grace Brimelow is fast becoming a name we could be seeing on the international stage.

Grace was born with Cri Du Chat syndrome (a rare genetic disorder caused by missing pieces on a particular chromosome), which impacts her physical capacity and strength.

Grace competes not only in Para-triathlons but also as a swimmer.

The Sunshine Coast Grammar School student is gaining major national recognition and has shown she has what it takes to compete on the world stage, taking out gold at the 2023 Australian Age Championships in the pool.

She is also making waves on the triathlon circuit with 3 wins from 4 starts recently, competing at the 2024 Oceania Triathlon Para Championships in Stockton, the 2023 World Triathlon Para Series in Montreal, the 2023 Oceania Triathlon Para Cup Busselton and the 2022 AUS Paratriathlon National Championships.

Grace first became involved in triathlons after Maureen Cummings, former national triathlete and Grace’s PE teacher, saw her talent in running and swimming and encouraged her to give it a go.

As a first-time Paralympian, Grace says she wants to show the world how capable she is, and never to judge a book by its cover.

Grace has her sights firmly set on Paris 2024, but is also looking forward to Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032.