Jack Howell (born 28 February 2004) is an Australian para-triathlete. He competed at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Personal Howell was born on 28 February 2004 at 33 weeks premature in Canberra. His premature birth resulted in condition known as Symbrachydactyly which resulted in a congenital amputation of the left hand and affected the left arm's length and motion. He attended Kambrya College.
Paratriathlon Howell was a competitive swimmer, cross-country runner and triathlete during youth. At the age of thirteen, he started in triathlon and in 2022 was classified in the PTS5 category allowing him to compete internationally. Since 2022, he has won Australian and Oceania Championships and has several top five placings in World Triathlon Para Series events.
In 2024, he moved from Victoria to the Gold Coast to be coached by Olympian Brendan Sexton. He was ranked fifth in the Men's PTS5 going into the 2024 Paris Paralympics where he finished seventh.
At the 2025 World Triathlon Para Championships, he won silver medals in the Men's PTS5 and Mixed relay.
Recognition
2022 – Lindsay Gaze Outstanding Sports Leadership Award, Victorian School Sports Awards 2023 – Marg Angel Junior Sportsperson of the Year at Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation Awards 2024 – Tier 3 Scholarship within the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentoring Program. 2024 - Triathlon Australia Male Para Performance of the Year 2025 - Victorian Sports Award Young Athlete of the Year
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