Albert Lee (Paralympian)
Albert Lee (born 17 October 1962) is an Australian double leg amputee athlete who participated at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in sitting volleyball. Lee lost his legs in a train accident when he was 20 years old. Despite this, he has competed in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race, achieved world records and is a qualified optometrist who studied at the University of New South Wales. Lee is involved in many philanthropic activities and has a multitude of appointments.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Bert or bertie |
| National team | Australia's sitting volleyball 2000 Paralympic team |
| Born | 17 October 1962 |
| Education | UNSW |
| Occupation | Optometrist |
| Spouse | Anne Lee |
| Children | 2 |
| Other interests | Sailing, philanthropy |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | sitting volleyball |
| Disability | double leg amputee |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Paralympic finals | Team placed 11th at the 2000 Paralympics for sitting volleyball |
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