YOUNG AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR

Deahnne McIntyre
1985 Award

Wheelchair Athlete

Born in Canberra with spina bifida, McIntyre is a wheelchair athlete who has smashed records in wheelchair racing, swimming and athletic field events. She won 16 medals, including nine gold, in the Third Australian Wheelchair Games.

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