Ellie Simmonds

Paralympic swimmer and disability rights advocate

Ellie Simmonds is a British Paralympic swimmer who has competed at four Paralympic Games, winning five gold medals and breaking world records. She was born with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, and has become a prominent disability rights advocate. Simmonds has worked with several organizations to promote inclusion and accessibility, and has been recognized for her philanthropic work. She is based in the UK.