Meet the First Nations athletes representing at the Paris Paralympics

When she runs in the Paris Paralympics, Walpiri teenager Telaya Blacksmith is hoping to win gold just like her hero Cathy Freeman.
Telaya, 16, is one of four Indigenous athletes representing Australia at this year’s Games, along with Samantha Schmidt ( …When she runs in the Paris Paralympics, Walpiri teenager Telaya Blacksmith is hoping to win gold just like her hero Cathy Freeman.
Telaya, 16, is one of four Indigenous athletes representing Australia at this year’s Games, along with Samantha Schmidt ( …