Brad Smeele was a professional wakeboarder who won the 2014 Trick of the Year Award with the world’s first double tantrum (back flip) to blind over a mega ramp. Unfortunately, just weeks later, Brad took a heavy crash attempting to land that same trick again, resulting in him breaking his neck and leaving him a quadriplegic. Brad now inspires people worldwide with his tenacity to live a full and action-packed life, regardless of his debilitating injury. He is now a motivational speaker and author, inspiring people through his resilience and how he found happiness after his life-changing injury.

Verb Festival 2022 Appearances:
What We Make, Makes Us: Brad Smeele, Sat 5 Nov, 12pm.

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