Ep 10 | Ella Marshall: Journey into Para Rowing for Australia

After years competing as an able-bodied rower, Ella Marshall’s sporting journey took an unexpected turn when she explored para classification and stepped into a whole new chapter of high-performance sport. Within months, she transitioned from classroom teacher to full-time athlete training with Rowing Australia and preparing for international competition.In this episode, Ella shares her experience navigating classification, identity shifts, and the importance of support systems in sport. A powerful conversation about asking questions, embracing opportunity, and why visibility and pathways matter for women and girls in sport.If you believe in creating more visibility, stronger pathways, and better opportunities for women and girls in sport, you can support this work by becoming a WSRT member. Join us at wsrt.org.au/membership