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.

Jesse Aungles

It took Jesse Aungles just one international appearance to prove to the world that he had what it took to become a Paralympic champion. A breakthrough…
See full bio

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…
See full bio

Jessica Cronje

Jessica Cronje was into swimming and athletics before taking up wheelchair basketball. She enjoyed basketball because of its team environment. Jessica, who has ­cerebral palsy, was…
See full bio

Jessica Gallagher

Jessica Gallagher’s career in sport is as unique as they come.  She first made history in 2010, when she became the first female athlete from Australia…
See full bio

Jessy Chen

Jessy (Junjian) Chen has not only found solace through sport but has quickly risen through the ranks to become one of the best Para-table tennis players…
See full bio