In this episode of You Little Ripper! Kurt and Ellie take a quick trip around the grounds to check in on the latest results in para-sport before diving into a chat with Aussie runner Jaryd Clifford. Jaryd is an incredible athlete, who brought home two silver medals and a bronze from the Tokyo Paralympics. But more than this, he is revered by his teammates and considered to be one of the most humble, thoughtful and kind people around. He spoke with Kurt & Ellie about accepting the Russell Short Award for Male Para-athlete of the Year and his thoughts on equity within sport.

It was action packed day at the Para-sports ‘come and try' event in Sydney. Kurt Fearnley and special guest host Ellie Cole got to see the next generation of athletes give different Para-sports a go.

Four time Paralympian Mel Perrine, is ready to hang up her skis and take on her next challenge. She reflects with Kurt and Georgie on her amazing career and friendship with guide Bobbi Kelly.

It’s Josh Hanlon’s first Paralympics and he tells Kurt Fearnley how his love of sport saved his life. 

Rae Anderson grew up doing summer sports, then a chance meeting saw her put down the javelin after the Rio Paralympics and start competitive ski racing. She tells Kurt & Georgie about the exciting atmosphere in Beijing.  And just weeks out from the Games, Jonty O’Callaghan broke his collarbone and was forced out of Beijing 2022. He shares with Kurt & Georgie the heartbreak of missing these Games.