By Olivia Sanders

ABC Sunshine Coast

Disabilities

Monday, June 8, 2026, 6:03 am

Clinton Stanley's last swim meet was special to him.

It's a big month for Clinton Stanley.

He got a Medal of Australia for helping people with disabilities through swimming and will turn 50.

He raised a lot of money for swimmers with Down syndrome and charities.

Clinton broke 79 swimming records and helped at his local surf club for 20 years.

Last year, he raised almost $7,000 for people with dementia.

His mom, Sue, helps him achieve his dreams.

She started an organization to help swimmers with Down syndrome.

Sue took teams to the World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships six times.

She has many books about her son's achievements.

Seeing athletes succeed is very rewarding, says Sue.

Benny Pike worked with Sue and says she's a powerhouse.

He thinks Clinton got his determination from his mom.

Sue is very diligent and helps her son achieve his goals.

When Clinton wants to go to a swim meet, Sue makes it happen.

Clinton has many medals from his swimming achievements.

Sue made sure her son didn't miss any opportunities.

She's a big part of the Sunshine Coast sports community.

Sue helped her son and others, and that's what makes her special.

Benny says Sue's devotion to her family is amazing.

Clinton and his mom, Sue, are very close.

Benny liked watching Clinton swim and seeing Sue cheer him on.

Sue is always there to support her son.

She's most proud of the kind of person Clinton is.

Clinton is humble and congratulates others, even when he doesn't win.

Get local news in your inbox from ABC Sunshine.

Monday, June 8, 2026, 6:03 am

Promotion

Practice Listening