Kelly Cartwright, OAM, is a renowned Australian athlete, motivational speaker, and media personality. Born in Geelong, Victoria, her journey began with a passion for netball, tragically interrupted by a diagnosis of aggressive cancer at age 15, leading to the amputation of her right leg.
Undeterred, she transitioned to running, conquering Mount Kilimanjaro in 2009 and achieving Paralympic glory in London 2012 with a gold medal in Long Jump (setting a world record) and a silver in the 100m. Her versatility extended to "Dancing with the Stars" (2015) and powerlifting, where she set multiple Australian records.
Beyond athletics, Kelly is a sought-after motivational speaker and commentator (Paris 2024 Paralympics), and MC (Hello World Travel FrontLiners forum, Singapore). She finds her greatest inspiration in her husband, Ryan, and their three children, Max, Charley, and Van.
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- HEIGHT: 162 cm/5' 4''
- SHOE SIZE: 38EU/7US/5UK
- HAIR: Brown
- EYES: Brown
- DIS/DIFF: Limb Difference
- HEIGHT: 162 cm/5' 4''
- SHOE SIZE: 38EU/7US/5UK
- HAIR: Brown
- EYES: Brown
- DIS/DIFF: Limb Difference
Kelly Cartwright, OAM, is a renowned Australian athlete, motivational speaker, and media personality. Born in Geelong, Victoria, her journey began with a passion for netball, tragically interrupted by a diagnosis of aggressive cancer at age 15, leading to the amputation of her right leg.
Undeterred, she transitioned to running, conquering Mount Kilimanjaro in 2009 and achieving Paralympic glory in London 2012 with a gold medal in Long Jump (setting a world record) and a silver in the 100m. Her versatility extended to "Dancing with the Stars" (2015) and powerlifting, where she set multiple Australian records.
Beyond athletics, Kelly is a sought-after motivational speaker and commentator (Paris 2024 Paralympics), and MC (Hello World Travel FrontLiners forum, Singapore). She finds her greatest inspiration in her husband, Ryan, and their three children, Max, Charley, and Van.