Llywelyn Williams reflects on life after leg amputation and success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Llywelyn Williams, a four-time ISA World Champion para surfer, recounted his journey following a devastating accident at age 16. After losing his leg due to a car collision while skateboarding, he asserted that the experience transformed his life. Williams has since secured numerous titles, including his most recent victory at the Bright Sky Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship in March. In a BBC documentary, he expressed that overcoming his disability has inspired him to achieve more in his career. The athlete continues to compete and share his story of resilience, emphasizing the positive impact of disability on his life.
- •Llywelyn Williams lost his leg at age 16 after a car accident.
- •He has won four ISA World Championships and numerous other medals.
- •His latest victory was at the Bright Sky Australian Pro in March.
- •Williams describes his recovery and return to surfing as a rebirth.
- •He encourages others to view disability as an opportunity.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — 4-Time World Champion Surfer Llywelyn Williams Says Losing His Leg Led to Successful Sports Career: ‘I Was Born Again’
"While skateboarding when he was 16 years old, Williams was hit by a car, which led to a leg amputation
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