Brenden Hall

Started: He took up swimming at age four, and began competing in 2003. (paralympic.org.au, 01 Sep 2016; Athlete, 29 Apr 2011) Reason: "I started this sport because my parents took me to the beach a lot and I enjoyed the water. I took up swimming to make sure I was better in the water at the beach." (paralympic.org.au, 01 Jan 2017; Athlete, 29 Apr 2011) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Facebook profile, 06 Aug 2023) Awards: He and athletics competitor Madison de Rozario were named as flag bearers for Australia for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (abc.net.au, 12 Jul 2024) In 2023 he received the Most Outstanding Performance by an Athlete or Performer with a Disability Award from the Australian Catholic University. The award was in recognition of his bronze medal in the S9 400m freestyle at the 2023 World Championships in Manchester, England. (acu.edu.au, 06 Nov 2023) In 2014 he received the Medal of the Order of Australia [OAM] in recognition of his service to sport. (couriermail.com.au, 25 Jan 2014) He was named the 2012 Sporting Wheelie of the Year, Senior Male Athlete of the Year, and Junior Male Athlete of the Year by the Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association in Queensland, Australia. (sportingwheelies.org.au, 23 Nov 2012) Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION He has studied for a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy at the Australian Catholic University. (moretondaily.com.au, 02 Sep 2021; acu.edu.au, 14 Jul 2021)

Sporting Relatives: His younger brother Marcus has competed in swimming at national level in Australia. (Lawnton Swim Club Facebook page, 14 Feb 2016)