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Dylan Martin Alcott, AO (born 4 December 1990) is an Australian former wheelchair tennis player, former wheelchair basketball player, radio host and motivational speaker. Alcott was a member of the Australia men's national wheelchair basketball team, known colloquially as the Australian "Rollers".
Dylan Alcott (born December 4, 1990, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is an athlete who successfully competed in several Paralympic Games in the early 21st century in both basketball and tennis. The Paralympics, which are comparable to the Olympic Games , are a major international sports competition for athletes with disabilities.
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Dylan Alcott is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist in wheelchair tennis and basketball. He is also a media personality, a philanthropist and a role model for people with a disability.
Jan 26, 2022 · Paralympian and tennis star Dylan Alcott made history as the first person with a visible disability to receive the prestigious award. He shared his personal story of overcoming adversity and his passion for changing perceptions and advocating for people with disability.
Sep 4, 2021 · An emotional Dylan Alcott has bowed out of the Paralympics in the best possible fashion, clinching gold in the quad wheelchair singles final in Tokyo to keep his "golden slam" dream alive. Key points: Alcott defended the singles gold medal he won at the 2016 Rio Games.
Nov 9, 2021 · Dylan Alcott will retire from tennis after the Australian Open in January, where he will be aiming to win an eighth-successive title. Key points: Dylan Alcott says he has done everything he needs to do on a tennis court. He is looking to win an eighth consecutive Australian Open singles title early next year.
Dylan Alcott is a quad tennis player who has won 15 Grand Slam titles and two Paralympic golds. He also played wheelchair basketball and won a world championship bronze in 2006.
