Wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario and para-snowboarder Ben Tudhope named Paralympians of the Year

Madison de Rozario and Ben Tudhope have been recognised for their outstanding Paralympic campaigns at the Tokyo Summer and Beijing Winter Games, respectively. (ABC Sport: Amanda Shalala)

Madison de Rozario and Ben Tudhope both started their Paralympic careers as children, carrying big expectations, and even bigger dreams. 

They've transformed from youngsters with potential into Paralympic medallists, World Champions, respected role models — and now the 2020 and 2022 Paralympians of the Year.