Carol Cooke

BIO

Carol Cooke is a three-time Paralympian and one of the most influential and motivational figures in Australian sport. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1998, just before her 37th birthday Carol narrowly missed out on a spot at 2008 Paralympics as a rower before making the switch to cycling. Her debut Paralympic Games was in London 2012 where she won a gold medal in the mixed time trial. In Rio, 4 years later Carol went on to win a further two gold medals before claiming silver in her most recent Paralympic appearance in Tokyo 2020. Carol made her first appearances at the road World Championships in 2011 and since then has won an incredible 9 gold medals and 5 silver medals. Carol was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2014 Australia Day Honours, for significant service to sport as a gold medalist at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, and through fundraising and representational roles with charitable healthcare organisations.

SKILLS

Elite Performance | Leadership | Overcoming Adversity | Motivation | Resilience | Sports Management | Public Speaking | Strategic Planning

ACHIEVEMENTS

Paralympian - Australia | Cycling Paralympics - 2012, 2016 and 2020 Paralympics - 3x Gold | 1x Silver Medalist World Championships - 9x Gold | 5x Silver Medalist Member of the Order of Australia - Appointed 2014 Australian Female Road Para Cyclist of the Year - 6x Winner Author - The Force Within - from Police Officer to Paralympian and Finding Your Inner Gold - A Gold Medal Paralympians Secrets to Success