Ben Tudhope joins AIS Athlete Advisory Committee

Paralympians Ben Tudhope and Chris Bond and Olympian Laura Peel have been unveiled as the newest members of the AIS Athlete Advisory Committee.

The purpose of the AIS AAC is to make recommendations to the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Board on matters of importance to high performance sport.

Tudhope, who is a NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) scholarship holder and became Australia’s youngest ever Winter Paralympian when he was selected for Sochi 2014 at the age of just 14, is passionate about ensuring athletes have a voice in shaping the future of high performance sport in Australia.

“Athletes play a crucial role in shaping the future of Australian high-performance sport because they bring firsthand experience, insights, and perspectives that are indispensable for effective decision-making. As the ones who train, compete, and ultimately perform on the world stage, athletes possess unique knowledge about the demands, challenges, and opportunities within their respective sports. Empowering athletes to take leadership roles fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability, ultimately leading to a more athlete-centred and successful sporting environment.”

Ben Tudhope

Primed for success at the PyeongChang 2018 Games, just 2.17 seconds stood between Tudhope and his first Paralympic medal. He clocked 51.68 in the men’s banked slalom SB-LL2, while Matti Suur-Hamari (FIN), the bronze medallist, completed the course in 49.51.

At his third Winter Games at Beijing 2022, Tudhope was named co-captain of the Australian Paralympic Team alongside Melissa Perrine.  At the Games, Tudhope secured his first Paralympic medal when he clinched the bronze in the Men’s Para-Snowboard Cross SB LL2 event.

Article and image courtesy of ASC