Dylan Alcott is a celebrated Australian athlete and advocate. He won a gold medal in wheelchair basketball at the 2008 Paralympics and a silver in 2012. In tennis, he holds six Australian Open titles and achieved a world No. 1 ranking, winning both the French Open and Wimbledon in 2021. He secured his fourth Paralympic gold in quad singles at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
Beyond sports, Alcott has made significant contributions through various initiatives. In 2016, he launched Get Skilled Access, an organization focused on improving accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. The following year, he established the Dylan Alcott Foundation to support young Australians with disabilities in their pursuit of sport and study. In 2018, he created Ability Fest, a fully accessible music festival that raises funds for his foundation.
Alcott’s achievements extend to recognition and awards. He was the first Para-athlete to receive Tennis Australia's Newcombe Medal in 2016. In 2019, he won a Silver Logie for Most Popular New Talent for his work on ABC’s The Set. Through his athletic success and philanthropic efforts, Dylan Alcott has become a prominent advocate for people with disabilities, inspiring many with his dedication and achievements.
