www.thelifestylesuite.com p | +61 2 93276377 TALENT ELLIE COLE Paralympian Swimmer & Motivational Speaker FOR ELLIE COLE’S PARENTS, THE DECISION TO AMPUTATE THEIR DAUGHTER’S RIGHT LEG AT ONLY 3 YEARS OF AGE WAS ONE OF LIFE OR DEATH. RATHER THAN LET IT LIMIT HER, ELLIE HAS GONE ON TO BECOME ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST SUCCESSFUL PARALYMPIANS, AND WAS AWARDED AN OAM IN MARCH 2014 FOR HER ACHIEVEMENT AND SERVICE TO AUSTRALIAN SPORT. While Ellie’s disability has landed her in trouble over the years, (she once threw her prosthetic leg at a boy who was annoying her), overall it has made her a far more determined and inspired athlete. Originally from Frankston in Victoria, Ellie’s introduction to swimming was part of her rehabilitation after she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of two. After a round of treatment that did not reduce the cancer, her parents made the agonising decision to amputate Ellie’s leg to save her life. She had her right leg amputated on Valentine’s Day when she was just three years old. A swimming family, and having recognised real talent in their daughter, the Coles decided to encourage Ellie’s swimming and in 2006, she began her international swimming career as a 14-year old, at the IPC Swimming World Championships, where she won a silver medal. From there, she focused on backstroke, and made the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Team, where she won one silver and two bronze medals. After an incredible six medal haul at the 2012 London Paralympics, four of them gold, in 2013 Ellie underwent a double shoulder reconstruction and was told she may never swim again. Rather than give in, she fought her way back and today she is in the best shape of her life. As the World Record Holder in two out of her three events, she is on track for a successful Rio campaign. Outside of the pool, Ellie is also an outstanding basketball player, having competed for Victoria in the Women’s League for Wheelchair Basketball and taking out Basketball Australia’s Best New Talent for 2013. Whilst her focus for the moment is on swimming, she one day hopes to be the first female Australian Paralympian to win gold medals in two different sports. It is Ellie’s charisma and her unrivalled sense of humour that make her truly magnetic. She tells her inspiring story in an open and honest manner, with her customary humility and modesty, never for a second, dwelling on the adversity she has overcome and the odds she has beaten to be where she is today. Ellie is available for media and PR opportunities, corporate hosting and speaking, commentating and brand partnering. For more, contact [email protected]
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TALENT
ELLIE COLEParalympian Swimmer & Motivational Speaker
FOR ELLIE COLE’S PARENTS, THE DECISION TO AMPUTATE THEIR DAUGHTER’S RIGHT LEG AT ONLY 3 YEARS OF AGE WAS ONE OF LIFE OR DEATH. RATHER THAN LET IT LIMIT HER, ELLIE HAS GONE ON TO BECOME ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST SUCCESSFUL PARALYMPIANS, AND WAS AWARDED AN OAM IN MARCH 2014 FOR HER ACHIEVEMENT AND SERVICE TO AUSTRALIAN SPORT.
While Ellie’s disability has landed her in trouble over the years, (she once threw her prosthetic leg at a boy who was annoying her), overall it has made her a far more determined and inspired athlete.
Originally from Frankston in Victoria, Ellie’s introduction to swimming was part of her rehabilitation after she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of two. After a round of treatment that did not reduce the cancer, her parents made the agonising decision to amputate Ellie’s leg to save her life. She had her right leg amputated on Valentine’s Day when she was just three years old.
A swimming family, and having recognised real talent in their daughter, the Coles decided to encourage Ellie’s swimming and in 2006, she began her international swimming career as a 14-year old, at the IPC Swimming World Championships, where she won a silver medal. From there, she focused on backstroke, and made the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Team, where she won one silver and two bronze medals.
After an incredible six medal haul at the 2012 London Paralympics, four of them gold, in 2013 Ellie underwent a double shoulder reconstruction and was told she may never swim again.
Rather than give in, she fought her way back and today she is in the best shape of her life. As the World Record Holder in two out of her three events, she is on track for a successful Rio campaign.
Outside of the pool, Ellie is also an outstanding basketball player, having competed for Victoria in the Women’s League for Wheelchair Basketball and taking out Basketball Australia’s Best New Talent for 2013. Whilst her focus for the moment is on swimming, she one day hopes to be the first female Australian Paralympian to win gold medals in two different sports.
It is Ellie’s charisma and her unrivalled sense of humour that make her truly magnetic. She tells her inspiring story in an open and honest manner, with her customary humility and modesty, never for a second, dwelling on the adversity she has overcome and the odds she has beaten to be where she is today.
Ellie is available for media and PR opportunities, corporate hosting and speaking, commentating and brand partnering.
For more, contact [email protected]
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