[1] Paton decided to become a swimmer after finding out she has a connective tissue disorder and that swimming would assist in the strengthening of her joints.

In recognition of her achievement, the Australian Paralympic Committee named her "Paralympian of the Year", and she was honoured on a postage stamp.

Siobhan Paton only competed in one Paralympics in her career where she managed to set many world records; some of which remain unbroken.

[2] In 2004, Paton competed in the INAS-FID (International Sports Federation for People with an Intellectual Disability) World Championships, where she won fourteen gold medals and three silver.

[1] Her friend Jacqueline Freney was the person who made Paton feel proud of the gold medals which she had won.