Alexa Leary OAM (born 18 August 2001) is an Australian Paralympic swimmer.
[1] She grew up on the Gold Coast and later Yamba and Noosa, where her triathlon coach was based.
On 17 July 2021, Leary suffered life-changing brain injuries as a result of a serious cycling accident in Pomona, Queensland.
She landed on her head which resulted in major brain damage, blood clots and several broken bones.
[4] Leary won the silver medal at in the Women's Under 18–19 at World Triathlon Grand Final in Lausanne, Switzerland before her training accident.