Olympians - Off the Record

Olympians - Off the Record: Paralympians - Dylan Alcott and Ellie

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Olympians - Off the Record

Paralympians - Dylan Alcott and Ellie

Seven | July 8, 2016

Health and PE

Personal and social capability

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Dylan Alcott and Ellie Coleen, two enigmatic young Australians, share their story with Bruce McAvaney in a special episode of Paralympians.

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Dylan Alcott and Ellie Coleen, two enigmatic young Australians, share their story with Bruce McAvaney in a special episode of Paralympians.

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