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1 week, 4 days ago

Jin Woodman, 15, earns wildcard to Australian Open wheelchair tennis main draw

ABC

In 2018, eight-year-old Jin Woodman tossed the coin in the first round of the Australian Open men's quad singles, bright-eyed and beaming. Davidson, who has four Australian Open quad doubles titles and two Paralympic medals alongside Alcott, said the sport had grown immensely since he was Woodman's age. "As the years have gone on, and given the fact that Dylan …

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4 months ago

Aussie Paralympian Dylan Alcott reveals his struggles with self-worth and body image and says sport 'saved his life'

Daily Mail

Paralympian Dylan Alcott has made the painful admission that he used to struggle with his body image and revealed that turning to sports saved his life. The Australian wheelchair sports champion, 33, appears on the cover of the upcoming Men's Health Australia and told the publication he was bullied as a child for being disabled and found his outlet in …

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11 months ago

Dylan Alcott leaves Tony Jones speechless after he launches killer zinger during live broadcast at Australian Open

Daily Mail

Dylan Alcott left Tony Jones speechless on Wednesday during a live broadcast at the Australian Open. Dylan Alcott left Tony Jones speechless on Wednesday during a live broadcast at the Australian Open 'We welcome to the panel now, all-round good guy, Olympian, tennis champion, star of stage, screen.' Dylan's quick wit set social media ablaze, with footage of the quip …

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1 year, 7 months ago

The 100 greatest children's books: Who voted?

BBC

The 100 greatest children's books: Who voted? Ich bin wie der Fluss Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp – Literary translator and children's book consultant, United Kingdom 1. Le temps des secrets Dr Melanie Ramdarshan Bold – Senior Lecturer in Children's Literature, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom 1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Chris Smith – Children's author and broadcaster, United Kingdom …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott reveals he hopes to win an OSCAR

Daily Mail

Three-time Paralympic gold medalist Dylan Alcott hopes to become an actor. The 31-year-old tells this week's issue of Body+Soul Magazine that he has some roles lined up and is eyeing an Oscar win Dylan won a Logie in 2019 - the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent - and wants to add more statuettes to his mantel. Dylan …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Dylan Alcott's sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten unveils stunning new hairstyle

Daily Mail

She famously sports bright blue hair. Australian of the Year and Paralympic hero Dylan Alcott controlled a vibrating sex toy inside his girlfriend Chantelle Otten's underwear during a night out in Sydney over the weekend Before heading out, Chantelle explained she was using the sex toy for Pride month. Once seated at the swanky restaurant with the toy placed inside …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Employers fear the cost of making workplaces accessible. Turns out it's mostly free

ABC

Nathan Basha didn't let his disability prevent him from getting his dream job at a Sydney radio station. Australian Network on Disability strategic development manager Amber Tratter said: "If you're running a business, the fear will be about cost and risk". "Many employers have a positive attitude towards people with disability but fear saying or doing the wrong thing," she …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott backs out of speaking engagement for DoTERRA

Daily Mail

Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott has quietly backed out of his scheduled appearance at conference run by DoTERRA, a controversial multi-level marketing company that sells essential oils. The wheelchair tennis champion, 31, was announced last month as the keynote speaker for DoTERRA's RISE convention, an annual conference for Australian and New Zealand customers. Pulled out: Australian of the Year …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Dylan Alcott cuddles sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten's in holiday selfie

Daily Mail

They've been holidaying in the lap of luxury after jetting to Mexico together this week. And Paralympian Dylan Alcott, 31, looked absolutely smitten as he cuddled up to his sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten, 29, for an intimate poolside holiday snap on Thursday. Cosy: Dylan Alcott, 31, cuddled up to his sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten, 29, as they lounged by the …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Rugby player Bill Meakes hangs out with tennis champion Dylan Alcott at Coachella in California

Daily Mail

Bill Meakes caught up with Dylan Alcott during the second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California. Teaming up: Bill Meakes caught up with Dylan Alcott during the second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California The photo showed Bill kneeling down alongside the tennis champion's wheelchair as they both posed for …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Dylan Alcott and Chantelle Otten attend Marie Claire International Women's Day Breakfast

Daily Mail

Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott and his sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten hit the red carpet for the Marie Claire International Women's Day Breakfast in Sydney on Tuesday. Chantelle, 29 showed off her taunt figure in a racy black top and velvet pants, while Dylan, 31 went for a smart casual look with a blue skivvy. Power couple: Paralympic Hero …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Dylan Alcott joins the cast of Celebrity Gogglebox

Daily Mail

Dylan Alcott is the latest star to join the cast of Celebrity Gogglebox Australia. Paralympian Dylan Alcott is the latest star to join the cast of Celebrity Gogglebox Australia Foxtel unveiled the lineup of stars earlier this month, revealing that The Irwins, Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes and Matt Preston will join Hamish and Zoë Foster Blake in the special episode. Stars: …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Dylan Alcott: Sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten wears a racy gym outfit

Daily Mail

She packed on the PDA with her boyfriend Dylan Alcott at his retirement ceremony at the Australian Open last week. Workout: All eyes were on Chantelle Otten, the sexologist girlfriend of Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott, as she hit the gym in Melbourne on Tuesday The author braved the chilly weather by donning a colourful knitted cardigan, which she …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open: Dylan Alcott to propose to girlfriend Chantelle Otten

Daily Mail

Paralympic hero and Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott reportedly has marriage on his mind after retiring from professional sport. Another source said Otten, a divorced sex educator from Holland, had taught her boyfriend 'so much' about life since they met three years ago. Devoted: A proud-looking Otten was by Alcott's side in Melbourne Park for his retirement ceremony at …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Dylan Alcott and his sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten pack on the PDA after his retirement

Daily Mail

Dylan Alcott recently retired from professional tennis. Dylan, 31, was joined by his sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten who couldn't keep her hands off the Australian of The Year winner after his retirement ceremony at The Australian Open. Paralympic sportsman Dylan Alcott, 31, was joined by his sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten on Thursday and it appears she couldn't keep her hands …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Wheelchair great Dylan Alcott bows out with final defeat

Firstpost

The 31-year-old Australian, the most successful quad tennis player ever with 15 Grand Slam singles and eight doubles titles, announced his decision to quit before the tournament. Melbourne: Wheelchair great Dylan Alcott bowed out of tennis Thursday after losing the Australian Open final, drawing the curtain on a glittering career in which he became a prominent disability advocate. It’s not …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open: Dylan Alcott begins his last ever tennis match as he fights for eighth title

Daily Mail

Dylan Alcott has lost his last ever professional tennis match after bowing out in the Australian Open wheelchair singles final - and there wasn't a dry eye in the crowd. Dylan Alcott has lost his final tennis match, bowing out in his Australian Open wheelchair singles final Alcott fought back tears as he thanked those who had supported him during …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Dylan Alcott says Grace Tame leaves big shoes to fill as Australian of the Year

ABC

The 2022 Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott has paid tribute to his predecessor and friend, Grace Tame, telling ABC News Breakfast she had left "big shoes" for him to fill. Grace Tame has previously said she would be honoured to pass the Australian of the Year baton to Dylan Alcott. Most recently, Ms Tame dominated the headlines after a …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Australian of the Year 2022 finalists share their inspirational life journeys

ABC

How do you change society for the better? "Hannah, Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey become H-A-L-T, and that's what we are trying to do — take small steps for Hannah to halt domestic and family violence," Mr Clarke said. As a young paediatric trainee at the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide, Professor Marshall witnessed the severe impact of serious infections, …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Dylan Alcott's beaten opponent Andy Lapthorne pays tribute to world number one following Australian Open win

ABC

Dylan Alcott's beaten opponent Andy Lapthorne has paid an emotional tribute to the world number one, with the pair embracing following their Australian Open quad wheelchair singles semifinal at Melbourne Park. "Andy is always a tough opponent, we had some great battles here at the Australian Open," Alcott told his media conference. The win over Lapthorne moves Alcott closer to …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Paralympian and disability advocate Dylan Alcott named 2022 Australian of the Year

ABC

For the first time in the award's 62-year history, a person with a visible disability has been named Australian of the Year. This year's winners: Paralympian and disability advocate Dylan Alcott is named Australian of the Year St John Ambulance volunteer Val Dempsey is named Senior Australian of the Year Dr Daniel Nour is named Young Australian of the Year …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Dylan Alcott defeats Niels Vink to reach Australian Open semifinals

ABC

Dylan Alcott has begun his farewell appearance at the Australian Open, with a come-from-behind performance against Dutch rival Niels Vink. Key points: Alcott won 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 in the quarterfinal match Vink has emerged as one of the stars of quad wheelchair tennis Alcott beat the Dutchman in the US Open final last year The world number one lost the …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Dylan Alcott opens up after winning US Open and historic Golden Slam

ABC

Australian wheelchair tennis champion Dylan Alcott has secured an unprecedented men's Golden Slam tennis sweep after winning the US Open Quad title. Key points: The achievement means he has won all four Grand Slams and a Paralympic Games gold medal He secured the feat with a straight sets win over Niels Vink in the US Open Diede De Groot of …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Alcott, de Groot complete Golden Slams in US Open wheelchair

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Nobody had ever won a Golden Slam in wheelchair tennis until Sunday, when it happened twice. Alcott and Diede de Groot both won U.S. Open titles, adding them to their victories this year at the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon, along with their gold medals at the Paralympics. “I just haven’t done it in front of …

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Jin Woodman, 15, earns wildcard to Australian Open wheelchair tennis main draw

Aussie Paralympian Dylan Alcott reveals his struggles with self-worth and body image and says sport 'saved his life'

Dylan Alcott leaves Tony Jones speechless after he launches killer zinger during live broadcast at Australian Open

The 100 greatest children's books: Who voted?

Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott reveals he hopes to win an OSCAR

Dylan Alcott's sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten unveils stunning new hairstyle

Employers fear the cost of making workplaces accessible. Turns out it's mostly free

Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott backs out of speaking engagement for DoTERRA

Dylan Alcott cuddles sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten's in holiday selfie

Rugby player Bill Meakes hangs out with tennis champion Dylan Alcott at Coachella in California

Dylan Alcott and Chantelle Otten attend Marie Claire International Women's Day Breakfast

Dylan Alcott joins the cast of Celebrity Gogglebox

Dylan Alcott: Sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten wears a racy gym outfit

Australian Open: Dylan Alcott to propose to girlfriend Chantelle Otten

Dylan Alcott and his sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten pack on the PDA after his retirement

Australian Open 2022: Wheelchair great Dylan Alcott bows out with final defeat

Australian Open: Dylan Alcott begins his last ever tennis match as he fights for eighth title

Dylan Alcott says Grace Tame leaves big shoes to fill as Australian of the Year

Australian of the Year 2022 finalists share their inspirational life journeys

Dylan Alcott's beaten opponent Andy Lapthorne pays tribute to world number one following Australian Open win

Paralympian and disability advocate Dylan Alcott named 2022 Australian of the Year

Dylan Alcott defeats Niels Vink to reach Australian Open semifinals

Dylan Alcott opens up after winning US Open and historic Golden Slam

Alcott, de Groot complete Golden Slams in US Open wheelchair