Liam Twomey is an Elite Paratriathlete for Australia, and Mental Health ambassador for The Black Dog Institute. He is aiming to compete at the Paris Paralympics in 2024.
He lost his right leg below the knee to cancer in 2001, at the age of 7.
At 21, he moved interstate and began to work on all the things dragging him down He found self-acceptance for himself through sport and personal work, and with his love for sport, set his eyes on becoming an elite athlete, and helping share his message and life experience.
As an Elite Paratriathlete he has had the opportunity to race in Australia, and internationally against the best athletes in the world. In a pre COVID world, he competed at the 2019 Paratriathlon World Championship, in Lausanne and finished in 11th place.
He currently works with the Australian Institute of Sport and Black Dog Institute to present the Mental Fitness Program to high school students across Australia. He is also a certified Personal Trainer, and qualified Swim Coach and Lifeguard.
