Leigh Skinner

BIO

Leigh Skinner is a Para Powerlifting Champion from Australia. Prior to becoming a Para Athlete in 2008, Leigh was an Automotive Mechanic for 27 years before being diagnosed with a tumor in his Spinal Cord which eventually crushed all the nerves to his legs. After many years of studying Personal Development setting goals and trying to refocus on what is next in life, Leigh found Para Sport through Sporting Wheelies in December 2008. From this point he became a Para Powerlifter Athlete and in 2009 he qualified to become a member of the Australian Para Powerlifting team. From 2009 to 2018 I had the privilege of competing all over the world. I represented Australia at the 2010, 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games.

SKILLS

Life Coaching | Public Speaking | Leadership Development | Resilience | Dealing with Adversity | Overcoming Challenges

ACHIEVEMENTS

Para Athlete | Powerlifting Australia Day Ambassador Commonwealth Games - 2010 | 2014 | 2018 Para Powerlifting Sports Ambassador Game Changer at Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association