Alexa Leary
Alexa Leary is making waves in para swimming, coming back from a life-changing accident only two years ago to win gold and silver at the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships and be on the cusp for Paris 2024 selection. The 2019 Under-18 vice world champion in triathlon inspired fellow Australians to get moving after her accident in 2021 with the “Move for Lex” campaign; now on the global stage, she can inspire the world.
Country: Australia
Sport: Para Swimming (S9)
Stats/Achievements
- 2nd, U18 World Triathlon Championships 2019
- Gold and silver medals, World Para Swimming Championships 2023