Brett Stibners

Wheelchair Basketball

Brett Stibners - Paralympic BasketballerBrett Stibners, or “Sticky” to his friends is an Australian Wheelchair Basketballer.

Brett first made the Australian team in 2006 and has represented Australia at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Paralympic games. Brett was a key part of the 2008 gold medal and 2012 silver medal winning teams.

At the age of 21 Brett was in a car accident as he was driving between jobs as an apprentice electrician and fell asleep at the wheel. The accident resulted in his leg being amputated above the knee.

Brett lists Brad Fittler as his most admired sportsman and enjoys snacking on potato chips and fishing in his spare time.

Brett shares his story in the hope others will learn from his story.

 

Brett Stibners - Paralympian Speakers Program