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The Game Changer: Dylan Alcott x TAG Heuer

Born with a tumor wrapped around his spinal cord, Dylan Alcott has only known life with a disability. But in his 26 years, he has achieved more than many of us will get to do in our lifetime.

Born with a tumor wrapped around his spinal cord, Dylan Alcott has only known life with a disability. But in his 26 years, he has achieved more than many of us will get to do in our lifetime.

It’s an understatement to say that those of us with free range of movement in our arms and legs don’t realise how easy it is to perform daily tasks, but Alcott wouldn’t have his life any other way. He never received special treatment from his family, and doesn’t expect it.

First and foremost, Alcott is an elite athlete… who just happens to have a disability. Being a gold medallist does not come easy, let alone across two sports. Alcott puts himself through a rigorous and punishing training schedule, finds time to host his own radio show on Triple J, as well as fitting in corporate keynote speaking.

Apart from winning gold, Alcott’s mission is to change the way people perceive disability, challenging the stigmas and tone of conversation around it and show kids what’s possible.  And as the first person with a disability to win the individual award in any sport with the Newcombe Medal, he’s well on his way!

His charisma and wicked humor is infectious, often making light of his disability. He doesn’t shy away from the tough questions, he’s honest, he’s raw and he’s breaking down walls. For TAG Heuer, a brand that pushes the boundaries of what is possible, Dylan Alcott is the perfect fit.

He’s not hiding, he’s not quitting, he’s not crumbling. He’s living every 1/1000th of a second of every day to the max. And he just happens to be in a wheelchair.

CM45 Features

  • Completely customisable, the CM45 takes Dylan from training to motivational speaking with its interchangeable straps, faces and lugs.
  • Water resistant to 50m, it’ll take anything that is thrown at it.
  • Texts, calls, emails, Whatsapp messages, social media notifications – everything that appears on your phone’s lock screen – is displayed on your wrist.
  • Touch display, Bluetooth and Wi-fi connectivity

 

This article is written in partnership with TAG Heuer.

THE TAILORED MAN
Georgia Dunlop
A Sydneysider turned Melbournian, Georgia is a long time food enthusiast, wanderluster, whisky lover and piccolo drinker. As a Fashion and Textile Design graduate, Georgia values most a killer outfit, a beautiful space, delicious seasonal food and great company.