About Jess Gallagher
Jess Gallagher is the first and only Australian athlete (Olympic or Paralympic) to win both Summer and Winter Paralympic medals,
The multi talented athlete has represented Australia in 3 sports. alpine skiing, athletics and most recently track cycling.
In 2010 at the Vancouver Winter Paralympics Jess became the first Australian women to win a Winter Paralympics medal when she won bronze in the Slalom. She won her second Paralympic medal at the 2014 Sochi Winter Paralympics another bronze, this time in the Giant Slalom. At the 2016 Rio Paralympics she won bronze in the 1km Time Trial on the tandem
Jess is a fully qualified Osteopath, Board Director at Vision 2020 Australia and an ambassador for a number of not-for-profit organisations.
Jess is a highly sought-after keynote and motivational speaker.
Recent Posts
True Vision now available to watch!
We’re very excited to announce that True Vision is now available internationally via Vimeo On Demand! Available with audio descriptions and captions, for rent and …
Vision Australia’s Seeing Eye Dog Puppy Games
The Puppy Games! Here’s some news that will certainly put a smile on your face. There is nothing quite like the joy a cute puppy …
13THINGS a game changer for me
One of the biggest challenges for someone with low vision is independence and mobility. Throughout lockdown I’ve realised that a lot of the services I …
Super Sporty Girls
Be Inspired and Celebrate Australia’s Amazing Sportswomen Published by Penguin Books Australia What a surprise to receive this delightful book in the mail. A children’s …
The Australian Sports Museum re-launch
The Australian Sports Museum at the MCG in Melbourne is a must for any sport lover & they have recently completed a state-of-the-art refurbishment. It …
#ActiveApril ready to take off for 2020!
I’m delighted to be supporting Active April again this year. it’s my 4th year as an ambassador & I’m as passionate as ever about encouraging …
RT @Vision2020Aus: Today, on #WorldSightDayAU, @GregHuntMP demonstrates his continued support for @V...
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Jess is a paralympian, motivational speaker, Osteopath, ambassador for NFP organisations.
Get in touch with Jess Gallagher today to find out more!
