Gillieston Heights swimmer, Maddison Elliott has been crowned as the 2016 Australian Female Paralympian of the Year at the Australian Paralympic Awards last night.
The 17-year-old received the accolade as recognition for her efforts at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.
Elliott won three gold and two silver medals at the Games, making her the tenth most successful athlete from any nation.
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| Maddison Elliott |
Maddison set the world record for the 50 metre freestyle, contributed to the world record for the 4x100 metre freestyle relay and set a Paralympic record in the 100 metre freestyle.
Former Newcastle triathlete, Katie Kelly was also nominated for the award.
Former Lake Macquarie athlete, Liesl Tesch also had her paralympic efforts recognised at last night's event.
The Para-sailer was awarded the Uncle Kevin Coombs Medal for the Spirit of the Games.
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| Liesl Tesch |
