Biography
Started: He began competing in wheelchair rugby in 2010. (paralympic.org.au, 01 Oct 2015)
Reason: He was introduced to the sport during his rehabilitation. "[The players] were always having fun, always smiling. It was this little community they all had." (Visa Australia YouTube channel, 31 Aug 2016)
Awards: He was named Sportsperson of the Year for 2021 at the Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards in Australia. (dsr.org.au, 24 Nov 2021)
In 2017 he received the Medal of the Order of Australia [OAM]. (theroar.com.au, 27 Jan 2017)
He was named the 2012 Rookie of the Year by the Australian National Wheelchair Rugby League [NWRL]. (foxsportspulse.com, 2013)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateDecember 31, 1990
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachBrad Dubberley [national], AUS
Highlights
Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Paralympic Games | ||||
1 | Mixed | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
4 | Mixed | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
World Championships | ||||
1 | Mixed | 2022 | Vejle, DEN | |
2 | Mixed | 2018 | Sydney, NSW, AUS |