2008 World Short Course Championships - Hanson Sport Media

Telstra Dolphins Australian Swim Team Media Guide | 9 th FINA World Short Course Championships | Manchester | April 9-13, 2008JADE EDMISTONED.O.B: 6/2/1982AGE: 26BORN:Brisbane, QLDLIVES:Brisbane, QLDHGT:181cmWGT:73kgCLUB/INSTITUTE: Commercial / QASTRAINS (Pool): The ValleyCOACH:Stephan WidmerCAREER HIGHLIGHTS: World Champion and worldrecord holder in the 50m breaststroke from Montreal2005….broke her own world record at 2006 TelstraCommonwealth Games Trials…. dual silvermedallist 2006 Commonwealth Games….has wonthree gold (one as relay heat swimmer), two silverand a bronze from two FINA World Short CourseChampionships….current world record holder in the50m breast at both long and short courseIN 2008Was second in 50m breast, fourth in 100m breastand sixth in 200m breast at the Telstra AustralianChampionships / Olympic Trials in SydneyIN 2007Was second in the 50m breast and fifth in the 100mbreast at the Telstra Australian Championships inBrisbane (Dec 06)….placed fifth in the 100m breastat the Fujitsu Duel in the Pool….won 50m breast,was second in 100m breast and fourth in 200mbreast at Telstra Australian Short CourseChampionships in Melbourne….won silver in 50 &100m breast at the FINA World Cup in SydneyIN 2006Silver medallist in 50 and 100m breast atCommonwealth Games in Melbourne....lowered herown world record and won 50m breast at TelstraCommonwealth Games Trials in Melbourne….alsofinished second in the 100m breast at GamesTrials….won 50m breast, was part of victoriousworld record breaking medley relay team and wonbronze in 100m breast at FINA World Short CourseChampionships in Shanghai….withdrew from PanPacs due to injuryIN 2005Broke world record on way to victory in the 50mbreast (30.45) at the FINA World Championships inMontreal….broke Australian record for 50m breast inheat and semi before winning 50m breast at TelstraTrials in Sydney….also finished fourth in 100mbreast at Telstra Trials….placed second in the 50mand third in the 100m breast at the Telstra AustralianShort Course Championships….won 50m and wassecond in 100m breast at FINA World Cup inSydneyIN 2004Placed second in 50m, third in 100m and sixth in200m breast at Telstra Olympic Team SelectionTrials in Sydney….set a new Commonwealth record,equalled the world record and broke the world recordfor the 50m breast (29.90) in three swims at theTelstra Australian Short Course Championships inBrisbane….followed that with silver in the 100mbreast….won gold swimming breast in heats of4x100m medley, as well as silver in 50 & 100mbreast at FINA World Short Course Championshipsin Shanghai….won 50 & 100m breast, 4x100mmedley and was second in 200m breast at OceaniaChampionships in SuvaIN 2003A finalist in both the 50 and 100m breast at theTelstra Australian Championships….finished secondin both the 50 and 100m breast at the TelstraAustralian Short Course Championships in HobartPREVIOUS YEARS2002….A finalist in the 50m breast at the TelstraAustralian Championships in Brisbane….silvermedallist in the 50m breast and fifth placing in the100m event at the Telstra Australian Short CourseChampionships in Melbourne….a finalist in the 50and 100m breast at the Telstra FINA World Cup inMelbourneOUT OF THE POOLFAMILY MEMBERS: Husband – Andrew, Mum – Jeanette, Dad – Ross, Brother – Brendan, Niece/Nephews – Scarlett, Rory and William; WHAT OR WHOINSPIRES YOU: Reaching my absolute potential; ROLE MODELS: None of notePERSONALSTUDIES/OCCUPATION: Studying Accounting and my personal training qualification - cert 4 in fitness, and helping Andrew with our new personal training studio‘young at heart personal training’ in Alexandra Hills; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Touch football, basketball, athletics,softball, netball, and triathlon. Now just swimming; SUPERSTITIONS: None; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: sleeping; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Caramelslice, sweets in general I love to bake; ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Family; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Relax, shopfor bargains, sleep, browse real estate, study;FAVOURITEMOVIES: Beautiful Mind, How to Lose a Guy in 10 days, Bourne Trilogy, saw Trilogy; TV SHOW: Will and Grace, Friends, Heroes, Prison Break, Criminal Minds,Desperate Housewives, So You Think you can Dance, 24, Grey’s Anatomy; BANDS/MUSIC: R’n’B/hip hop; CD’S: Beyonce - bday, Kelly Rowland - ms Kelly;FOOD: chocolate and anything fresh from the bakery especially bread; DRINK: Thickshakes, smoothies, frappes; SWIM MEET: World Champs Montreal 2005;HOBBIES: Don’t really have any; PETS: White labby named Poker and black labby X named Kahlua; BEST MATES: Husband Andrew; WHAT’S YOURGREATEST ASSET? Dedication and will power; HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT ANATIONAL LEVEL? Cousin Celeste Heilbronn played for Townsville Fire in WNBL; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY:Laurie Lawrence because I had a bit to do with him as a youngster aged 13 to 15 and he had a huge impact on me that has stuck with me all these years. He isan amazing inspiration and so motivational; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? Focused, fit and fast; HOW WOULD YOU LIKETO BE REMEMBERED? As someone who worked hard to earn and deserve everything they achieved in the sport; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: Sameas ultimate goal at the moment; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic medal and 50m breast long course under 30 seconds; PERSONALAMBITIONS: To achieve what I want in swimming and then expand our personal training business and have a happy healthy family; HAVE YOUENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? Had 2 years out of the water at age 18 and returned at age 20 to give it anothershot. Have had to change coaches a number of times and adapt to new training programs and environments. Missing world champs 2007 was hard on me andgetting back into it to try again was tough; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? About 7 because it was fun and I enjoyed club nights andcarnivals; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? Petria Thomas because of the commitment and dedication it took her over the years to achieve what she did withthe injury problems she had. Also to be able to finish and retire the way she did after 2004 is something you could only dream of; FAVOURITE ATHLETE ANDWHY? As above; NOTABLE QUOTE: “Until you spread your wings, you have no idea how far you can fly”Page 34