David Sturt (aka Steggles) & Harry Hanley – The Hurt Box Coaching 

The Hurt Box (THB) team includes David Sturt, a  former professional cyclist and Cycling Australia certified coach with over 10 years of elite coaching experience, and Harry Hanley, a scientist with a PhD in precision measurement and who has a deep understanding of power analysis and cycling aerodynamics.

Don Elgin – StarAmp Global Manager

Don is a former Paralympic medalist and World Champion competing in three consecutive Paralympic Games in 1996, 2000 and 2004. Since retiring from professional sport, Don founded StarAmp Global, an elite talent management company that now represents some of the best Paralympic athletes in the world. As well as managing the day to day management of the athletes professional lives, Don is equally committed to providing guidance and support off the field and is mentor to a large number of athletes from across the globe. In 2012 Don was the Team Manager for the Australian Paralympic athletics team whilst combining this with his professional speaking engagements that inspire audiences around the world.

Don first entered into Hannah’s life when she was nine years old. Since this time, Don has been a coach, mentor, team mate, manager, and friend to Hannah both within and outside the sporting arena. With Hannah’s motivation and Don’s guidance, the duo make for an awesome team.

Dave Howells OAM (aka Professor Leg) and Cam Ward – APC Prosthetics

Prof Leg is a founding member and director of APC Prosthetics and one of the most highly regarded Prosthetists in Australia, with over 30 years experience. The Prof has been appointed as the Prosthetist to the Paralympic Team since Sydney 2000, and was bestowed with an Order of Australia in 2006 in recognition of his contribution to amputees and the prosthetic profession. He has presented at Australian and International Conferences, and has been lecturing at the UNSW lower extremity course for more than 15 years. His passion is working with the Paralympic athletes and applying these cutting-edge practices to his everyday community clients.

Cameron graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics in 2000. He joined the clinical team at APC Prosthetics in the same year and has been an accredited honorary prosthetist at Westmead and Blacktown Hospitals for a number of years. During the 2000 Sydney Paralympics, Cam was actively involved in managing many Medal winning track and field amputees. Since this time, Cam has attended both the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games and has recently returned from the 2012 London Paralympic Games at which he was the only Australian prosthetist invited to work for Otto Bock in their repair facility at the Games. Cam now specialises in early prosthetic management programs and has a special interest in the field of sports and specialized prostheses.mead

The Family

Having the support of her family has enabled Hannah to achieve her dream of becoming a Paralympian and continues to be one of her pillars of strength. Hannah’s family has been behind her every step of the way, whether it be from stepdad John driving Hannah to swimming training for seven years at 4:12am every morning, or her brother Duncan providing vocal encouragement during races that could put megaphones out of business, or her mum Cecily who has ridden the roller coaster ride with her.

Cecily, John, and Duncan have been, and continue to be, a source of strength, inspiration and happiness for Hannah as she journeys on to Rio.