A campdrafting accident in 2011 left Australia’s Emily Tapp without the use of her legs, since when she has dedicated herself to competing in paratriathlon events.

A memorable 2018 saw Tapp win silver at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast before going on to win the PTWC world title at the same venue five months later. In 2019, she was champion at the WPS Montreal and finished sixth at the Lausanne Grand Final.

Career Highlights:
- 2018 World Champion ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Gold Coast
- Silver at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Gold Coast
- 2017 World Champion ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Rotterdam
- Winner 2017 Edmonton ITU World Paratriathlon Series
- Winner 2017 Magog ITU Paratriathlon World Cup
- Winner of the 2017 Gold Coast ITU World Paratriathlon Series