Allianz Paralympic ambassadors

Nic was 17 years old when he woke one morning to discover he was paralysed from the chest down. He had transverse myelitis, a rare neurological condition which attacks the spinal cord, and his was particularly aggressive.

Although Nic enjoyed sport during his teens, it was not until a stint in hospital during the London 2012 Paralympic Games that his passion for sport returned and he began to research sporting options.

Inspired by Bill Chaffey, a five-time world champion in Paralympic triathlon, Nic contacted Triathlon Queensland and was classified. He made his international debut the following year at the 2013 International Triathlon Union World Triathlon Grand Final in London, England.

Nic made his Paralympic debut at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games when Triathlon also made its debut at the Games and finished in the Top 10 in the PT1 event. Nic also competed at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in the PTWC where he finished seventh.

Since then, Nic has competed at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games where he finished seventh in the PTWC. At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Nic became the first to represent Australia at three Paralympic Games in the sport of Para-triathlon. Nic he placed sixth – his best Paralympic result to date.

In the lead up to Paris 2024, he also completed an 18-month internship with our legal team here at Allianz. 

Nic’s focus is on purpose and passion, in his sporting career and beyond. Through purpose and by truly loving what you’re doing, Nic believes you can build mental strength to help you perform at your best.

Wheelchair rugby is an intense, contact team sport played in eight-minute quarters; it was originally known as Murderball. To be eligible to compete, athletes must have an impairment in all four limbs.

The Australian team, known as the Steelers, has competed at every Paralympic Games since the sport gained full Paralympic medal status at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. The won their first gold medal at the London 2012 Paralympic Games and defended their Paralympic gold medal during Rio 2016. Allianz is proud to be an official supporter of the Steelers

Despite their strong physical appearance, the Steelers have recently been focusing on building their mental strength, opening up and being vulnerable with each other. They collectively believe that good mental health is how their team can have the edge – through better decision making and stronger performance under pressure.

The Steelers won bronze at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. They won 50-48 over defending gold medalist, Great Britain.