Stephen Osborne was an able-bodied age swimmer and he retired from swimming to go into the Army. At the age of 26 Steve had a motorbike accident and had to have his right leg amputated. After his accident Steve had to fight to stay in the Army.
Stephen has only been swimming professionally for a year with the 2006 World Championships being his first international meet.
Stephen lives in Brisbane and he trains under the guidance of Matt McCahon and fellow team mate Ricardo Moffatti.
Stephen Osborne
2006 4X100M Freestyle Men’s Relay