Melissa Tapper nearly pulled off the upset of her career in her final Olympic table tennis match, fighting to the very last point against an opponent ranked nearly 200 spots higher than her in Paris.
Para Sport
Move over brie and baguettes… feeding Australia’s Paralympians
The Australian Paralympic team is set for success in Paris, accompanied by beloved Aussie treats like Caramello Koalas and Vegemite. VIS dietitian and Paralympics Australia Performance Services Lead, Siobhan Crawshay and her team have meticulously planned every detail to ensure creature comforts are met. It’s the extra one percenters that count, after all.
‘Shuttle vision’ for Paris
Australian Para-badminton will be represented at the 2024 Paralympic Games by two athletes who have travelled starkly different pathways but feel similar gratitude, determination and excitement about what lies ahead in Paris.
Between You & Me: Jaryd Clifford and Tim Logan
The power of friendship and it’s contribution to a pursuit of athletic excellence rings true for Paralympian Jaryd Clifford and his guide, best friend and housemate, Tim Logan.