I am beyond excited to share that I have been selected for the Australian Paralympic Swimming Team, this achievement is a dream come true, and I am eager to represent our nation at Paris later this year.
As I prepare for the Paralympic Games, I am reaching out to the community for support through the Elite Athlete Fund. Competing at this level requires significant financial resources, including travel, accommodation, training equipment and coaching.
Your generous contributions will enable me to focus entirely on my preparations and performance. Ensuring I am at my best when it matters most. Every donation, big or small, will bring me closer to my goal and help me proudly represent Australia at the Paris Paralympic Games.
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Meet Poppy Wilson, a spirited S10 swimmer from the Australian town of Ipswich, Queensland. A rising star in the aquatic realm, Poppy has represented Australia at World Championships and Paralympics.
With unwavering determination, Poppy's sights are set on standing on the podium in her signature event, the 100 fly, at future Paralympics. With her eyes fixed on the medal, Poppy is determined to achieve her goal time, leaving a trail of inspiration in her wake.
But what kindles Poppy's relentless pursuit? It's the realization that each stroke and each lap she endures is an investment in the culmination of her dreams. The echoes of hard work paying dividends, combined with witnessing the triumphs of fellow athletes, form the bedrock of her motivation. Envisioning her family's pride, the admiration of friends, and the guidance of her coaches propel her forward, igniting an insatiable hunger to achieve greatness.
As Poppy Wilson continues to carve her path through the waters, she stands as a testament to grit, passion, and the pursuit of excellence. With each stroke, she inches closer to her Paralympic dreams, inspiring those around her to reach for their own aspirations.
Career and Achievements
In a young career, Poppy has already built a name for herself on the world swim stage. She finished 6th during her first appearance for the senior Team Australia at the World Swim Championship in 2023 and 2nd at the Australian Swimming Championships. She crowned the year off by accepting a Tier 2 scholarship from the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Recent results: Poppy made her Paralympic Games debut at Paris 2024 where she placed 5th in the 100m butterfly.
Coaching and community: as a swim teacher, she aims to encourage young swimmers to learn and achieve their own ambitions.
Sport background: Poppy tried many sports, including dance, hockey, gymnastics, cheerleading and soccer but has always loved the water. In the water is the best place for her, where the weightlessness means she can move more easily.
Association: Yeronga Park Swimming Club
Challenges and Opportunity
Diagnosed with at four months old, Poppy saw a physiotherapist until she was two years old. In those two years, Poppy's parents had to teach her many things that often come naturally, like rolling and sitting. When she was eighteen months old, Poppy's paediatrician told her parents that if they had not done all the physiotherapy they did, she would never have walked and been in a wheelchair for life.
Choosing to support Poppy helps her to embody her favourite quote "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible'". She exemplifies what can be accomplished when one refuses to let the expectations of others determine your achievements.
| Date | Place | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sep 2024 | 5th | Paris Paralympic Games - 100m Butterfly S10 | |
| 6 Aug 2023 | 6th | World Para Swimming Championships - 400 metre freestyle S10 | |
| 20 Apr 2023 | 2nd | Australia Championships | |
Poppy Wilson posted an update 2 years ago
After a rough week I’m beyond grateful to announce that I’m off to my first Paralympics! WOW What a dream this has been and to finally be able to achieve it. Words can’t describe. I couldn’t have done it with the support I have behind me, without them I wouldn’t be where I am today. We have been through the highs and the lows together. To my mum…
Poppy Wilson posted an update 2 years ago
"Beyond excited to announce that I have made my first Australian team and am heading to Manchester later this year" – Poppy Wilson (Via Instagram)
Poppy Wilson became a registered member 3 years ago
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