Melinda Vernon

Melinda Louise Vernon (born 27 September 1985) is an Australian female deaf track and field athlete, triathlete as well as a swimmer. She competed at the 2009 Summer Deaflympics and in the 2013 Summer Deaflympics representing Australia. Vernon won 2 gold, 1 silver and a bronze medal in the Deaflympic events she had competed in Athletic events.

Vernon relies solely on her vision as she is profoundly deaf in both ears. Louise Vernon was also a 2 time Sportswoman of the Year Finalist in 2008 and in 2009.

She has also been competing at the ITU World Triathlon Series.