Korey Boddington

Australian Paralympic cyclist

Korey Boddington
Personal information
Birth nameKorey
Full nameBoddington
NationalityAustralian
Sport
CountryAustralia
SportCycling
Disability classC4
ClubUniversity of Queensland Cycling Club
Medal record
Cycling
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris Time trial C4–5
Track World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2024 Rio de Janeiro Time Trial C4
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Rio de Janeiro Mixed Team Sprint Time Trial C1-5

Korey Boddington is an Australian Paralympic cyclist who won two medals at the 2024 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships. He has been selected for the 2024 Paris Paralympics.[1]

Personal

Boddington was born and grew up in Mooloolaba, Queensland and attended Mountain Creek State High School.[2] In 2007, he was hit by a car, causing serious injuries. Then, in 2011, at the age of fifteen, Boddington had a terrifying motocross accident in Coolum. This led to severe brain bleeding and damage, resulting in his admission to the intensive care unit at the Royal Brisbane Hospital.[2][3] He has completed two degrees at University of the Sunshine Coast - Bachelor of Science (2014–2017) and Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting (2019–2021).

Korey is an accountant and business advisor with Rise Accountants, Brisbane. [4]

Cycling

Boddington is classified as a C4 cyclist. He made his Track World Championship debut after claiming four titles at the National Track Championships in December 2023.[5]

At the 2024 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he won two medals - silver medal in the Men's Time Trial C4 and bronze medal in the Mixed Team Sprint C1-5.[6] He also competed in the Men's Individual Pursuit and Scratch races.

Boddington is supported by the Queensland Academy of Sport. [7]

References

  1. ^ "Paralympics Australia Names Cycling Team For Paris 2024 | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Rider fights for life after crash". Courier Mail. 28 June 2011. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  3. ^ Hall, Peter (6 March 2013). "Second chance to save lives of others". Courier Mail. p. 20.
  4. ^ "RISE ACCOUNTANTS". Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Track Stars Go To Rio Chasing Paris Points | Paralympics Australia". paralympic.org.au. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  6. ^ "2024 UCI Paracycling Track World Championships". paraworlds2024.veloresults.com. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  7. ^ corporateName=, jurisdiction=Queensland; sector=government (28 March 2024). "QAS supported athletes bound for Paris plus highlights from competitions". www.qasport.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 30 July 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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