Llywelyn Williams inspires after winning surfing championship post-amputation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 8:42 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Llywelyn Williams, a four-time world champion adaptive surfer, discusses his journey after losing his leg in a 2011 accident. He credits surfing with playing a crucial role in his recovery. Williams won the 2026 Bright Sky Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship as the kneeling champion and aims to have his sport included in future Paralympics. His story highlights resilience in the face of adversity and the transformative power of sports.
- •Llywelyn Williams lost his leg after a car accident at age 16.
- •He won the 2026 Bright Sky Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship.
- •Williams aims to promote adaptive surfing's inclusion in future Paralympic Games.
- •He considers his disability as a catalyst for personal growth.
- •Williams continues to compete while working in a family construction business.
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Losing my leg has elevated my life, says world champion surfer
"Llywelyn Williams says anything is possible with any kind of disability.
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