Peter Leek

Peter Alan Stuart Leek, OAM (born 27 September 1988)

Early life Leek was born in the Sydney suburb of Blacktown. He began swimming at the age of eight to aid his disability. He was a member of Ripples St Marys Swimming Club for 13 years. He attended Oxley Park Public School during his primary school years, and then Colyton High School. He completed a Bachelor of Applied Economics at the University of Canberra. He broke four world records and four Paralympic records. Leek did not return to the pool following this illness. Leek turned to a different passion and graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Applied Economics. Following his graduation, Peter began working as a management consultant in health, ageing and human services at KPMG Australia. Leek considers his graduation as one of his greatest achievements.

He was an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship recipient.

Leek is also a committee member for the Friends of Brain Injured Children ACT organisation in Australia.

Recognition 2008 and 2009: Hawkesbury Sportsperson of the Year. Leek was the first athlete to receive the award in two consecutive years. 2009: Medal of the Order of Australia. Hawkesbury Sportsperson of the Year award in 2008 and 2009, the first athlete to have received the award in two consecutive years. 2009: Young Sports Achievement Award Penrith City Council. 2010: Swimming Australia's Multi-Class Swimmer of the Year. 2025: University of Canberra Sport Walk of Fame induction