| Sport |
Canoe Kayak Flatwater (Sprint) |
| Country competing for |
AUS |
| Gender |
Female |
| Date of birth |
22-Oct-1976 |
| Place of birth |
Maryborough, Queensland , AUS |
| Height |
172cm 5'7' |
| Weight |
68kg 149 lbs |
|
Further Information
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| Marital status |
Single |
| Residence |
Gold Coast , Queensland, AUS |
| Occupation |
Athlete and waitress |
| Languages |
English |
|
Sport Specific Information
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| When and where did you begin this sport? |
She started in 1995 at Narang River Canoe Club. |
| Why this sport? |
She was a member of a surf life saving club and liked surf skis. She wanted to find an event for women and came across a kayak club. She has been hooked ever since. but event for women,found kayak club and hooked ever since 1995. Narang River Canoe Club. 'I just knew that it was for me as soon as I sat in a kayak.' |
| Club / Team |
'Gold Coast Canoe Club ' : Gold Coast , Queensland, AUS |
| Name of coach |
Grant Davies |
| Training Regime |
She paddles six morning per week. In the middle of the day she does a run, swim or gym session. She also does three sessions in the gym per week. |
| Preferred Discipline / Event(s) |
K4 500m, K2 500m |
| Handedness |
Right |
| Footedness |
Both |
|
International Debut
|
| Year |
1997 |
| Country |
AUS |
| Tournament |
World Cup |
|
General Interest
|
| Nicknames |
Seagull. (Athlete 03/03/04) |
| Hobbies |
Reading, the outdoors and travelling. (Athlete 03/03/04) |
| Sponsors |
Rudy Projects Sunglasses. (Athlete 03/03/04) |
| Memorable sporting achievement |
Finishing fifth in the K4 500 a the 2003 World Championships. (Athlete 03/03/04) |
| Most influential person in career |
Her first kayak coach, Grant Davies. 'He has kept me focused and is always so positive.' (Athlete 12/07/00) |
| Hero / Idol |
Lance Amstrong. (Athlete 03/03/04) |
| Toughest rival / opponent |
Herself. (Athlete 03/03/04) |
| Injuries |
She had her tonsils removed before the 1999 national titles. She didn't make the A final and missed out on selection in the 1999 Australian team. (Athlete 12/07/00) |
| Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs |
She has a toy rabbit called Paddles that travels with her. (Athlete 12/07/00) |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
'Develop yourself so you don't have to depend on anyone else.' (Athlete 03/03/04) |
| Ambitions |
'To be the best I can possibly be in my sport.' (Athlete 03/03/04) |
