LOUISE SAUVAGE

Louise Sauvage is one of the most celebrated athletes in Australia's sporting history. A three-time Paralympian Louise has dominated wheelchair racing over the past decade claiming titles in everything from marathons to short sprints. Her international dominance as an athlete began in 1990 when at the age of 16 she claimed gold in the 100 meters at the World Championship in Assen. The winner of nine gold Paralympic medals over the last three Games and countless other races worldwide including the Boston and Los Angeles Marathons she has won the International Wheelchair Athlete of the Year Award three years running. Louise now shares her amazing courageous and always inspiring story.