Albert Lee (Paralympian)
| 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 |
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.