Samantha Schmidt: An inspiring journey in Parasport

07/01/2025 11 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2
Samantha Schmidt: An inspiring journey in Parasport

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Speak My Language (Disability), Kerri-Lee Harding yarns with Samantha Schmidt, a para-athlete and proud Wakka Wakka and Gubbi Gubbi woman from Queensland. Samantha, who holds the Australian national record in women's F38 discus, shot put, and javelin, recently returned from representing Australia at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Her journey in athletics, alongside her experience living with cerebral palsy, reveals the transformative power of sport and community.