Stephen Simmonds
Australian Paralympic swimmer and disabled waterskiing world champion
About Stephen Simmonds
Born 1901. Stephen Simmonds was an Australian water skier and swimmer.
Stephen Leslie Simmonds is an Australian Paralympic swimmer and disabled waterskiing world champion. In February 1982, at the age of six, his right leg was amputated below the knee after a car knocked him off his bike. After the accident, he took up BMX riding, football, basketball, gymnastics and competitive swimming.
At the age of eleven, he started water skiing. In 2000, he received an Australian Sports Medal for his skiing achievements.
He is married to Fiona, and has two daughters. He has walked the Kokoda Track. He works as an electrical contractor.
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Who was Stephen Simmonds?
Australian Paralympic swimmer and disabled waterskiing world champion
When was Stephen Simmonds born?
Stephen Simmonds was born in 1901.
What was Stephen Simmonds's occupation?
Stephen Simmonds was a water skier and swimmer.
What nationality was Stephen Simmonds?
Stephen Simmonds was Australian.
Sources & further reading
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