Andrew Edmondson

BIO

Andrew Edmondson is an Australian Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Champion. His sporting journey was irrevocably altered after an accident at Coogee Beach left him with incomplete quadriplegia at the age of 14. Despite the challenges, Andrew quickly recognised that his dream of representing Australia was still attainable. His international debut came in 2014, marking the beginning of an exceptional playing career for over 10 years. Within that becoming a 2 time Paralympian, Paralympic Gold Medallist and World Champion. Beyond Rugby Andrew has run his own business for many years and has future ambitions of furthering his career within the Sports Business industry post his Rugby Career. A huge passion of Andrews has also been Key Note Speaking and over many years he has developed an amazing ability to Motivate, Inspire and Educate people all over the world.

SKILLS

Wheelchair Rugby | Sportsmanship | Resilience | Teamwork | Paralympic Competition | Athletic Performance | Adaptability | Determination | Leadership | Strategic Thinking | Communication | Goal Setting | Motivation | Overcoming Adversity

ACHIEVEMENTS

+ Paralympian - Australia 2016 & 2020 + Paralympic gold medalist + World Championship Title in Wheelchair Rugby 2022 + Consistently achieved peak athletic performance at the highest level + Inspired and motivated others through his incredible journey + Advocated for the sport of wheelchair rugby and disability awareness + Overcame personal adversity to pursue and achieve his dreams in sports + Mentored aspiring athletes in wheelchair rugby and para-sports + Contributed to the development and growth of wheelchair rugby in Australia