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Dylan Martin Alcott, AO (born 4 December 1990) is an Australian former wheelchair tennis player, former wheelchair basketball player, radio host and motivational speaker. Alcott was a member of the Australia men's national wheelchair basketball team , known colloquially as the Australian "Rollers".
May 13, 2024 · Dylan Alcott (born December 4, 1990, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is an athlete who successfully competed in several Paralympic Games in the early 21st century in both basketball and tennis. The Paralympics, which are comparable to the Olympic Games, are a major international sports competition for athletes with disabilities.
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Jan 26, 2022 · Dylan Alcott, a Paralympic tennis champion and disability advocate, made history as the first person with a visible disability to receive the prestigious award. He shared his personal story, his gratitude and his vision for changing perceptions in his emotional acceptance speech.
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Sep 4, 2021 · Dylan Alcott defends his quad wheelchair tennis title in Tokyo and announces his retirement from the Paralympics. He finishes with four gold medals in two sports and hopes to inspire people with disabilities.
Nov 9, 2021 · World number one Dylan Alcott will retire after January's Australian Open, where he will seek a record-extending eighth successive wheelchair quad singles title. The Australian, 30, completed a ...
Sep 13, 2021 · Dylan Alcott is a wheelchair tennis and basketball star who has won 15 grand slam titles and a Golden Slam. He is retiring after the Australian Open, but his legacy will last as one of the greatest players in the sport.
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Jan 27, 2022 · Dylan Alcott, who this week was named Australian of the year, waved to fans after losing the men’s singles quad wheelchair final at the Australian Open in the final match of his career.Credit...
