Globally renowned Paralympic athlete, former world-record holder, and influential advocate for disability inclusion and diversity in sport. With over two decades of elite sporting excellence, governance experience, and advocacy roles, Madison brings a unique perspective and steadfast commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and high-performance systems.
Elite Athlete & Medallist
Competed at five Paralympic Games (2008–2024), winning two gold, four silver, and two bronze medals.
Set a world record in the women’s 800 m T53 and previously held the 1500 m T53/54 record.
First Australian woman to win the New York City Marathon wheelchair division (2021) and multiple-time London Marathon champion.
Four-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist, including defending her marathon title in Birmingham 2022 with a Games record.
Awards & Honors
Order of Australia Medal (OAM) – awarded for service to sport as a Tokyo 2020 gold medallist.
Paralympics Australia Athlete of the Year (2020).
NSWIS Female Athlete of the Year (2021) and WA Sports Star of the Year (2021).
Honorary Doctorate Griffith University – Dedication to advancing Para Sport, Disability Equity, Advocacy and Gender Equality within the University and broader community
Recognised globally for advancing inclusion in sport; featured as a “Shero” Barbie role model by Mattel.
Recent Highlights
Flag bearer for Australia at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.
Multi-medal performance at Paris 2024 amid personal adversity
Winner, Sydney Marathon wheelchair race (2024) following the Paris Games.
Keynote speaker at UN Women Australia’s International Women’s Day (2025) in Brisbane.
