Susannah Lutze

Started: She took up rowing in 2020. (sahof.org.au, 05 Sep 2023) Reason: She was involved in multiple sports when she was growing up, including tennis, hockey, dance, swimming, and netball. However, she had sustained repeated ankle and knee injuries due to her impairment. She then began rowing after changing schools and developed a passion for the sport. "I moved schools in year 10 and the school I started at had rowing so I tried that and I just loved it, loved everything about it. I love being part of a team. I love the early mornings, the commitment. It's really empowering." (paralympic.org.au, 01 Jul 2024; sahof.org.au, 05 Sep 2023) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Rowing Australia YouTube channel, 14 Aug 2023) Additional Info: FROM SCOTLAND TO AUSTRALIA She and her family moved from Scotland to Australia in 2008. (sahof.org.au, 05 Sep 2023)