Australian Athletics has paid tribute to Paralympic bronze medallist Nicholas Hum, who has died at the age of 32.Hum won bronze at the Tokyo 2021 Paralympics and set the Australian record in the T20 long jump with a mark of 7.39m. He competed at three Paralympic Games, most recently in Paris, before retiring from sport in November last year.
He is survived by his wife, Mairead, and their three children William, Holly, and Paige.
Australian Athletics CEO Simon Hollingsworth said: “Nick was a much-loved member of our community and his loss is deeply felt. He was respected not only for his commitment to his sport but for the way he showed up for those around him.”
Paralympics Australia chief Cameron Murray also expressed condolences, noting that Hum will be remembered as more than just a medal winner: “As an Australian Paralympian 989, Nick will be remembered for far more than just medals and results. He was an outstanding Paralympian and a cherished member of our mob, and his loss will be felt across the Australian Paralympic Movement for a long time to come.”
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