Alexa Leary always wanted to go to the Olympics.
In 2021, she was well on her way to achieving that dream with her sights set on competing on the world stage as a triathlete.
Physically she was a natural talent — but that didn't stop her from putting in the grind every single day. She ran, she swam, she rode, and she had just begun entering professional events, all while never letting that megawatt smile slip from her face.
At just 19 years old she was pure sunshine and grit, packaged up into a talented athlete who was sure to be one of Australia's next big stars. Then one tragic accident shifted the course of her life.