Para athletics | Two-Time Paralympian | 3 x Commonwealth Games Athlete & Medallist
From a young athlete looking for representation to becoming one of Australia’s leading Para athletes, Rhiannon Clarke’s journey is defined by belief, resilience and a commitment to pushing what’s possible.
Growing up in Western Australia, Rhiannon discovered Para athletics at a “Come and Try” day. What began as curiosity quickly became a passion, setting her on the path to elite competition.
As a Team Partner proudly supporting the next generation of Commonwealth Games athletes, Harvey Norman is backing Rhiannon as she continues to compete on the world stage and build on her already remarkable career.
At a Glance
Sport: Para athletics
Disciplines: T38 100m, 200m, 400m
Career Highlights and Achievements
- 2026 Australian Athletics Championships
- Bronze: Women’s Para 200m final after crossing the line in 27.50
- Bronze: Women’s Para 100m after crossing the line in 13.15.
- Commonwealth Games
- Silver – T38 100m, Gold Coast 2018 (aged 15, youngest medallist at the Games)
- Bronze – T38 100m, Birmingham 2022
- World Para Athletics Championships
- Dual Bronze: T38 100m & 200m, Dubai 2019
- Silver: T38 400m (PB 62.36), Paris 2023
- Fourth: T38 100m & 200m, Paris 2023
- Paralympic Games
- Tokyo 2020: 5th in T38 100m and 7th in T38 400m (Australian & Oceania Record)
- Paris 2024: 4th in T38 100m (PB 12.72, Australian & Oceania Record) and 5th in T38 400m (60.81, Australian & Oceania Record)
- Awards & Recognition
- Pierre de Coubertin Award, Australian Olympic Committee (2018)
Favourite Quote:
“Trust the process.”
At just 15 years old, Rhiannon stepped onto the international stage at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, where she claimed silver in the T38 100m and became the youngest medallist of the Games.
That performance marked the beginning of her presence on the global stage. In 2019, she continued her momentum at the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai, securing bronze medals in both the 100m and 200m.
Rising on the World Stage
Rhiannon made her Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020, reaching the final of the 100m and placing fifth, alongside a seventh-place finish in the 400m where she set an Australian and Oceania record.
She returned to the Commonwealth Games stage in Birmingham in 2022, adding another bronze medal to her growing list of achievements.
At the 2023 World Championships in Paris, she delivered one of her strongest campaigns yet, finishing fourth in both the 100m and 200m before claiming silver in the 400m with a personal best performance.
Her mindset remains focused and grounded as she continues to build:
“Just give it your all and make sure you have fun. Because when you’re having fun, you perform.”
Beyond the Track
Away from competition, Rhiannon is equally driven. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Biological Science with a major in Wildlife Conservation at the University of Western Australia, while also coaching young athletes and giving back to the sport.
Her passion for representation and inclusion continues to shape her impact, as she works to inspire the next generation and challenge perceptions around disability in sport.
Looking Ahead
With multiple international championships and Games experience behind her, Rhiannon continues to approach each competition with confidence, focus and pride.
“It’s a massive privilege to represent my country. I love to go out there, give it my all and wear the green and gold with pride.”
As she continues to build on her performances, Rhiannon Clarke remains a powerful example of what dedication, belief and opportunity can achieve both on and off the track.