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.

Frank Pinder

Off the court, Frank Pinder is a whiz with computers, smartphones and technology.   So much so, he now works for a new start-up in Perth offering…
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Gabriel Cole

Paralympic athlete Gabriel Cole describes himself as artistic, passionate and driven, with an aggressive running style which sets him apart on the track. Born with a …
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Gavin Bellis

Gavin Bellis was a diesel mechanic with the Australian Army when he was diagnosed with spinocerebellar ataxia in 2004. Affecting his coordination and balance, he was…
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Georgia Munro-Cook

Georgia Munro-Cook attended Newtown High School of the Performing Arts before going to the University of Sydney where she wrote a thesis on “The WNBA, the…
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Glen McMurtrie

If you do not believe that everyone has a destiny, the story of aspiring Paralympic shooter Glen McMurtrie may change your mind. Six years after acquiring…
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Gordon Allan

After watching the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games on TV as a 10-year-old and learning there was an avenue for people with a disability to compete on…
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