Gladys Liu (Chisholm, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Today I want to celebrate the remarkable athletes from Chisholm representing Australia in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Tim Disken made his Paralympic debut in Rio in 2016. He splashed onto the international paraswimming scene, winning a gold medal and the hearts of the Australian public. Tim is no stranger to adversity. In 2017 he faced a life-threatening medical emergency that left him in a coma. What Tim did next is a testament to his courage, persistence and determination. Just eight months later he won two gold medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in freestyle and breaststroke. Tim truly embodies the Olympic fighting spirit, both in and out of the pool.

I also want to acknowledge the fantastic achievements of sprinter Hana Basic and basketballer Alanna Smith. Hana raced in the women's 100-metre sprint, and the Opals made the women's basketball quarterfinals. Our athletes have demonstrated enormous resilience to train and qualify during the COVID-19 pandemic. Well done to you all.