8. Daniel Michel

Confident, determined and experienced, Dan Michel is now the world No.2 ranked BC3 Singles boccia player and half of Australia’s world No.1 ranked BC3 Pairs team. Michel and ramp assistant Ashlee McClure, led by dedicated coach Ken Halliday, have been on a steady progression towards glory, including winning bronze at Rio 2016 – Australia’s first boccia medal in 25 years – and gold in both Singles and Pairs at the 2022 World Championships.  READ MORE