Finalists announced for the Queensland Academy of Sport Athlete Awards

The world’s top athletes, coaches and sport programs are among the finalists for the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) Athlete Awards gala on Friday 29 November.

Across 10 categories, 41 finalists have been named including Queensland Olympians, Paralympians, emerging athletes, coaches and support staff, recognised for achievements over the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic cycle.

A record 191 Queensland athletes and 40 QAS team members were part of the Australian Olympic and Paralympic Teams in Paris.

The Athlete Award finalists: Alexa Leary (Para Swimming), Curtis McGrath (Para Canoe), Kaylee McKeown (Swimming), Matthew Denny (Athletics).

• Olympic Athlete of the Cycle finalists: Arisa Trew, Cameron McEvoy, Kaylee McKeown, Logan Martin
• Paralympic Athlete of the Cycle finalists: Alexa Leary, Curtis McGrath, Korey Boddington