Ben Tudhope first hit the snow at age 3, and by 10, he was already part of the Australian Paralympic team—apparently, some of us take a little longer to figure out our life’s purpose. After a bronze medal in snowboard cross at the Beijing 2022 Paralympics, he’s pretty much unstoppable. When he’s not shredding the slopes, Ben’s balancing snowboarding with a Business Management degree (because why not conquer the classroom too?).

Living by the motto “I’m not disabled, simply a kid with a disability,” Ben’s all about Positivity, Perseverance, and Community—and making sure everyone knows he’s got a good sense of humor. He’s also an ambassador for Steptember and a mentor in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame program, proving that even legends need guidance.