At just 17 years old, Brielle Cooper’s name was added to the history books when she became the youngest IronWoman to win a Nutri-Grain Iron series. Incredibly, Cooper only made her debut the previous year and went from placing 18th in her first year to winning just one year later.

This post was first written for and published by the Roar. The Australian women’s national wheelchair basketball team, also known as the Gliders, has a rich history of competing in international competition. Since the Gliders began competing at the Paralympics in 1992, the team has won three silver medals and one bronze medal.