Korey Boddington
AusCycling
In less than 12 months, Boddington went from being a national champion to a Paralympic gold medallist who broke the world record in the men's C4-5 1000m time trial at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
The 28-year-old also teamed up with Gordon Allan and Alastair Donohoe to win the bronze medal in the C1-5 Team Sprint.
In his early teens, the Sunshine Coast local faced two life-threatening accidents; at age 11, he suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car and at 15, he was involved in a motocross accident, resulting in an acquired brain injury.
His passion for cycling ignited during his university days when he would ride a bike to class and look forward to the final sprint at the end of the ride, prompting his decision to take up track cycling.
In December 2023, he had a breakout performance at the 2024 Para-cycling Track National Championships, winning four national titles. This earned him selection in the World Championships team, where a silver and a bronze medal put him in contention for Paris.