Gerrard Gosens’ story is a testament to his indomitable spirit. Despite being born blind, he has always faced challenges head-on, fuelled by his passion for life. As a highly accomplished professional athlete with an impressive collection of medals and awards, Gerrard is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. His fierce commitment to seizing opportunities and giving his all to every endeavour defines his outlook on life.
Whether it’s, conquering Mount Everest, showcasing his dancing skills on national television, or creating handmade chocolates for his Café and retail store, Gerrard is determined to give his all. After representing Australia in Athletics at three Paralympic Games, he transitioned to triathlons due to an injury. Once again, Gerrard pushed himself to achieve elite levels, becoming a world-class athlete participating in the 2020 Paratriathlon in Tokyo and the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Gerrard has recently pivoted to marathon swimming taking on the English Channel and the Manhattan Island swim.
Gerrard proves that age is no obstacle when it comes to embracing challenges. Mentally and physically fit, he is ready to take on any formidable task, including the monumental feat of swimming the English Channel.