CONNECT GC 2015
JOHN MACLEAN
CHOOSE. CHANGE. ADAPT.
There was barely a dry eye in the house as John Maclean concluded his
presentation to a standing ovation from the packed auditorium.
John shared his incredible journey from being hit by a truck resulting in him
being confined to a wheelchair, to completing the Nepean Triathlon as a
conventional athlete. He credits his success to a strong belief in constantly
pushing boundaries and refusing to give in to his perceived limitations.
Although he achieved extraordinary sporting success as a wheelchair athlete,
he refused to be defined by the chair, always striving to challenge his
belief system.
His family is a constant source of inspiration and support. “My dream was to
walk on the beach with my wife.”
It was a dream that became a reality when the hard work, positive mindset
and sheer willpower culminated in John eventually leaving the wheelchair
and walking unaided.
A sporting champion and a true inspiration.
“Think differently. Act differently. Believe differently.”
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