In 2025, track cyclist Kristina Clonan suffered from a serious back injury that threatened an early retirement from the sport she loved. After 12 months questioning her future, her return to elite competition gave her a new perspective she’d never experienced before.
We’re on the hunt for Queensland’s next generation of champions, and it could be you.
The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) identifies and supports Queensland’s most talented Olympic and Paralympic athletes to delivery on the world stage.
Established in 2025, the Queensland Academy of Sport Para Unit is driving a bold vision to double Queensland’s Paralympic pipeline in the lead-up to Brisbane 2032.
