Taryn Dickens
When Able Seaman Taryn Dickens thought she had a long migraine, she didn’t know her life was going to change.
In May 2019, she was diagnosed with degenerative cone rod dystrophy, a condition that covers the retinas and stops the eyes from functioning.
With no family history, it came as a surprise.
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Para Nordic Event Cananda
NOV – DEC 2023
Taryn along with her guide Daniel Van Der Ploeg and the incredible sit skier, Matt Brumby, are embarking on a thrilling journey to Canmore, Canada on 10 November 2023.
Their mission? To proudly represent Australia and become internationally classified as the nation’s very first Para Nordic cross country skiers in their respective classes.
Follow their journey by clicking on the link below for the latest updates.
Updates
You can’t be what you can’t see
Let’s be honest… Life isn’t easy for anyone but If you can find it in you to pause, you can find some shining light no matter how dark it is..
3 Sleeps until Canada!
It’s been a month now that I have been working with George at Alter Performance. We had been unknowingly crossing paths at UCfitX gym…
Canada here we come
Hopping on the 7am bus from Canberra and waving goodbye to Dee and Gigi I had no idea what this Friday the 10th of November had planned…
Getting our snow legs
Its like velvet here after a snow fall. The snow is so fluffy and fresh. Oh, and white. The beautiful white unfortunately means that for me there is no depth…
Classification, Racing and Kaspar Wirz
Getting classified was a huge weight off both our shoulders. All of our shoulders actually. As well a being a huge relief for us it is a number of firsts for Australian Para Sport..
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