Christie Dawes

Christie Dawes (née Skelton, born 3 May 1980)[1] is an Australian Paralympic wheelchair racing athlete.

[2] Christie continued in her career in athletics, but also took up the job of a primary school teacher.

[7] Dawes competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, and was one of several competitors caught up in a crash during the final of the women's 5000 m T54 wheelchair event, eventually finishing sixth despite a broken front wheel.

[10] In February 2010, Dawes won the 10 km world wheelchair road race championships in the United Arab Emirates.

[11] After giving birth to her son in February 2011, she won three bronze medals at the 2011 National Titles in April.

Christie, Angie Ballard, Madison de Rozario and Jemima Moore placed 3rd in the 4 × 400 m relay but were disqualified, before successfully appealing the decision and being reinstated to 2nd.

Dawes shown waiting at the 100 m semi final wheelchair race, 2000 Summer Paralympics. Cheri Beccera (USA) is seen in the foreground.
Photo of Dawes at City2Surf 2011, where she was the winner of the women's Wheelchair Division
Dawes at the 2012 London Paralympics
Dawes at the 2012 London Paralympics