Crossing the Line
Not Just My Story
Crossing the finish line is one of the most emotional feelings in sport. With it you bring the blood, sweat, tears and sacrifice of not only yourself but those who helped get you there. This website is dedicated to those who have helped me throughout my journey in parasport.
About Leanne Taylor
Paralyzed from the waist down in a biking accident in 2018, Leanne Taylor decided while in hospital she was going to be a paratriathlete. Leanne completed her first paratriathlon just 8 months after being injured. This website is dedicated to those who have helped Leanne cross the finish line.
A New Set of Firsts
"There's a silver lining in that I get to experience the excitement of getting to try things again for the first time."
First Run
With Paralympian Colin Mathieson
First Bike
With Paralympian Kris Cowley
First Swim
With Parastorm Swim Club
First Triathlon
"I went there just saying “Oh, please finish. I hope nothing horrible happens in front of the national team coach. I just want to finish and not look like a complete fool."
“I didn’t know her when her accident happened, but how quickly she was determined to do something good and purposeful and to challenge herself says something. She’s constantly challenging herself and I know it’s not easy. For sure what she’s gone through has been a big challenge but she hasn’t even stopped to feel sorry for herself. She has taken charge of it in such a positive way that it makes everybody else just want to get on board and go with her. She does have this infectious positivity that is rare in our day.”
Carolyn Murray, Head Coach of the Canadian Paratriathlon Team
Thank You
Thank you to my sponsors who allow me to pursue my dreams.
