Jack Howell (born 28 February 2004) is an Australian
para-triathlete. He competed at the
2024 Paris Paralympics.
Personal
Howell was born on 28 February 2004at 33 weeks premature in
Canberra
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His premature birth resulted in condition known as
Symbrachydactyly Symbrachydactyly is a congenital abnormality, characterized by limb anomalies consisting of brachydactyly, cutaneous syndactyly and global hypoplasia of the hand or foot. In many cases, bones will be missing from the fingers and some fingers or toes ...
which resulted in a congenital amputation of the left hand and affected the left arm's length and motion. He attended
Kambrya College.
Paratriathlon
Howell was a competitive swimmer, cross-country runner and triathlete during youth.
At the age of thirteen, he started in triathlon and in 2022 was classified in the
PTS5 category allowing him to compete internationally.
Since 2022, he has won Australian and Oceania Championships and has several top five placings in World Triathlon Para Series events.
In 2024, he moved from Victoria to the
Gold Coast to be coached by Olympian
Brendan Sexton. He was ranked fifth in the Men's PTS5 going into the 2024 Paris Paralympics where he finished seventh.
Recognition
* 2022 – Lindsay Gaze Outstanding Sports Leadership Award, Victorian School Sports Awards
* 2023 – Marg Angel Junior Sportsperson of the Year at Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation Awards
* 2024 – Tier 3 Scholarship within the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentoring Program.
References
External links
Paralympics Australia BiographyWorld Triathlon Profile ResultsPersonal website
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2004 births
Living people
Paralympic triathletes for Australia
Triathletes at the 2024 Summer Paralympics
Sportsmen from Victoria (state)