Four First Nations athletes are representing Australia at this year's Paralympics, the equal highest number with the 1992 Games.
When she runs in the Paris Paralympics, Walpiri teenager Telaya Blacksmith is hoping to win gold just like her hero Cathy Freeman. Telaya, 16, is one of four Indigenous athletes representing Australia at this year's Games, along with Samantha Schmidt , Ruby Storm and Amanda Reid .
Wiradjuri woman Ruby Storm is a rising star who likes to focus on the joy she gets from swimming, competing and being part of the Australian Dolphins. “I just try and show everyone that ‘Hey, I can do this and don’t underestimate me’,” the 20-year-old said. “I just focus on what I want to achieve to make myself proud, make my family proud and make my squad proud.
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