The ASC team at the Games includes AIS Sports Engineer Lead Andy Richardson, who as well as working on several customised equipment projects in the lead-up to the Paralympics, is providing technical and mechanical support on the ground in Paris.

“My focus is supporting Para cycling and Para triathlon athletes and coaches with their equipment as we have delivered a lot of customised equipment for these athletes,” Richardson said.

“However, I am available for all athletes and staff in need of mechanical troubleshooting or repair.”

Supporting the team with recovery and heat management is REST Hub Senior Advisor Dr Peta Maloney, alongside Senior Recovery Physiologist Dr Steph Davies.

The recovery hub at the Athlete Village features purpose-built chilling units and specially designed ice baths/seats that are accessible for our Paralympians.

“Each day, I support the delivery of recovery and heat management strategies, completing athlete consultations, helping prepare eskies with cooling and nutrition requirements, providing competition support to implement cooling plans, and cleaning and maintaining equipment in the Recovery Hub,” Maloney said.

On hand for medical and injury management is AIS Female Performance and Health Initiative Lead Dr Rachel Harris, who is working as the Australian Paralympic Team​ Doctor, while Luke Roberts is the team Nurse, and Paula Peralta the Physical Therapies Lead.

“It’s exciting to be part of what I consider to be an extraordinary team of professionals, all with the same goal of providing the best possible environment for our athletes to perform at their highest level,” Roberts said.