Courtney Webeck – 2024 Finalist

Meet Courtney Webeck, one of the finalists for the 2024 Blind Australian of the Year Award.

Courtney’s journey in Blind and Low Vision (BLV) Tennis began in April 2022. By the end of that year, she had already established herself as the number one in both singles and doubles. Her remarkable achievements include winning the first Australian women’s tennis title in September 2022 and securing gold and bronze medals at the IBSA World Games in August 2023. The week after, she won a gold medal at the World Championships in Poland and claimed two women’s singles titles at the 2023 Australian National Championships. In 2024, she continued her dominance by winning the singles and doubles National titles. Currently, she is the world number one in both women’s singles and doubles.

Courtney’s dedication extends beyond her sporting career. She is committed to raising awareness and creating opportunities for people living with disabilities, especially those who are legally blind. As a multiple national record holder in athletics, Blind Sports Australia ambassador, and a student pursuing a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Courtney is an inspiration to many. Her accolades include being named Gloucester’s Sports Star of the Year for five consecutive years and winning the prestigious Sport Australia Hall of Fame Tier 1 Scholarship.

Image Description: A photo of Courtney holding a tennis racket on a tennis court.