At age 18, Paralympian Al Viney survived a serious car accident caused by a drunk driver, leaving her with lasting impairments to her left elbow, forearm and hand. Since the accident, Viney has gone on to represent Australia as an elite rower. Outside of the sporting arena, she is a vocal advocate for rainbow athletes, particularly those with a disability. When Sam Koslowski sat down with Viney at the Australian Open for a chat in the Mastercard Pride Hub, she was emotional, compelling and astoundingly honest about her journey.

At age 18, Paralympian Al Viney survived a serious car accident caused by a drunk driver, leaving her with lasting impairments to her left elbow, forearm and hand. Since the accident, Viney has gone on to represent Australia as an elite rower. Outside of the sporting arena, she is a vocal advocate for rainbow athletes, particularly those with a disability. When Sam Koslowski sat down with Viney at the Australian Open for a chat in the Mastercard Pride Hub, she was emotional, compelling and astoundingly honest about her journey.

Stay up to date with the Australian Open in less than 30 minutes a day! And follow the tours through the year, with coverage of all the majors and the Laver Cup.

Stay up to date with the Australian Open in less than 30 minutes a day! And follow the tours through the year, with coverage of all the majors and the Laver Cup.

The AO Show

The AO Show is the podcast for tennis fans in a hurry, with half-hour episodes every week! During the Australian Open, catch up on all the biggest stories every day of the main draw. Throughout the year, stay up to date with the latest tennis news and views every week.

The AO Show is the podcast for tennis fans in a hurry, with half-hour episodes every week! During the Australian Open, catch up on all the biggest stories every day of the main draw. Throughout the year, stay up to date with the latest tennis news and views every week.

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