Daphne Hilton's Life-Changing Accident and Determination

Daphne Hilton, later known as Daphne Sceney, became Australia's first female Paralympian and the first to win numerous medals. At the age of 17, Daphne suffered a serious back injury while riding a horse that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Despite the lack of proper follow-up treatment in the 1950s, Daphne was determined to live a fulfilling life. She moved to Sydney and enrolled in rehabilitation centers that taught her how to use a wheelchair and introduced her to adaptive sports like swimming. Daphne excelled in swimming and was chosen to represent Australia in the Paralympic Games in Rome, where she won multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals, making her an inspiration for people with disabilities.