2008 World Short Course Championships - Hanson Sport Media

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Telstra Dolphins Australian Swim Team Media Guide | 9 th FINA World Short Course Championships | Manchester | April 9-13, 2008RACHEL GOHNICKNAME:RachieD.O.B: 14/04/86AGE: 21BORN:Melbourne, VICLIVES: Auburn University, Alabama, USA /Dingley, VICHGT:164cmWGT:57kgCLUB/INSTITUTE: Auburn University / Melbourne VicentreTRAINS (Pool): Auburn University / Melbourne Sports andAquatic CentreCOACH: Richard Quick, Dorsey Tierney Walker /Ian PopeCAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won 50m back at 2007Telstra Australian Short CourseChampionships….has won one gold, one silver andtwo bronze at Australian Short CourseChampionships….claimed bronze in 50m back at2004 Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials….wonSEC and NCAA 100yd….has won one AustralianAge ChampionshipIN 2008Was third in 50m back & seventh in 100m back atthe Telstra Australian Championships / OlympicTrials in Sydney…IN 2007Finished eighth in 50m back at the Telstra AustralianChampionships in Brisbane (Dec 06)….won 50mback, was fourth in 100m back at Telstra AustralianShort Course Championships in Melbourne….won100yds back at SEC and NCAA Championships(USA Collegiate system)….helped Auburn Universitywin NCAA National titleIN 2006Won 100yds back at SEC and NCAAChampionships (USA Collegiate system)….helpedAuburn University win NCAA National titleIN 2005Placed sixth in 100m back at Telstra Trials inSydney….was second in 50m back, fourth in 200mback and seventh in 100m back at Telstra AustralianShort Course Championships in MelbourneIN 2004Finished fifth in 50m back, sixth in 100m back andeighth in 200m back at Telstra Australian ShortCourse Championships in Brisbane….bronzemedallist in 50m back, seventh in 100m back atTelstra Olympic Team Selection Trials in SydneyIN 2003Was third in 100m back and fifth in 50m back atTelstra Australian Short Course Championships inHobart….fourth in 50m back and eighth in 200mback at Telstra Australian Championships in SydneyPREVIOUS YEARS2002….third in 50m back, fifth in 100m back andseventh in 200m back at Telstra Australian ShortCourse Championships in MelbourneOUT OF THE POOLFAMILY MEMBERS: Raymond Goh (father), Mun Goh (mother), Damien & Andrew Goh (brothers); WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Witnessing greatachievements, determination and drive to success. People whose sheer will is infectious; ROLE MODELS: my family, Lance ArmstrongPERSONALSTUDIES/OCCUPATION: Student, Bachelor of Arts degree (present), major in psychology; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Ihad participated in many sports throughout high school but none as competitive as swimming. Swimming was my first sport and still is today; INTERESTINGFACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU: I was born in a car on the way to the hospital. I was also born in the Chinese year of the tiger;SUPERSTITIONS: none; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Massages, relaxing at home and of course sleep; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: spaghetti bolognaise,desserts; ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Sleep; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: hanging out with my friends, socializing,shopping, dancing and cafes/restaurants.FAVOURITE:SPORTING TEAM: Australian swimming team, Auburn University swimming and diving team; MOVIES: The Holiday, Coach Carter, Glory Road, the Devil WearsPrada, Lord of the Rings; TV SHOW: Greys anatomy, project runway, Americas Next Top Model; BANDS/MUSIC: I enjoy most music; FOOD: I like most foods;Chinese, sushi, yum cha, pastas, icecream etc.....; DRINK: Hot chocolate; SWIM MEET: Australian championships, NCAAs; HOBBIES: shopping; PETS: Dog,Rex; BEST MATES: Amal Croft; HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL?No; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY: My family and friends have had the biggest influence in my life. I would not behere without their continual support and belief in me; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? Competitive, determined, sociable;HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? I would like to be remembered as someone who has made a great impact on this world and peoples lives. Aperson whose heart and drive could overcome all obstacles; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: To compete at the Olympics and have a world record inmy name; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Become a successful person with a happy family and work life. Be in a job that I enjoy every day; HAVE YOUENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? Every athlete encounters obstacles of some sort. It’s what they choose to doduring the difficult times that count. I have been through many plateaus and difficult decisions but they have all made me better; WHAT AGE DID YOU STARTSWIMMING AND WHY? I started swimming at age 4 and competitive swimming at age 7. I started swimming because of my older brothers who were in the sportalso; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY?I do not really have a favourite but love the people I swim and train with every day; NOTABLE QUOTE: “Our deepestfear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are more powerful beyond measure”PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS - SHORT COURSEEVENT PERSONAL BEST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING MEET50m backstroke 27.45 2nd 2007 Aust. Champs100m backstroke 58.74 5th 2007 Aust. Champs200m backstroke 2.11.09 2005 Aust. ChampsPage 43
Telstra Dolphins Australian Swim Team Media Guide | 9 th FINA World Short Course Championships | Manchester | April 9-13, 2008SAMANTHA HAMILLNICKNAME: SammyD.O.B: 23/02/1991AGE: 16BORN:Melbourne, VICLIVES:Sunshine Coast, QLDHGT:164cmWGT:52kgCLUB/INSTITUTE: Quad ParkTRAINS (Pool): Quad ParkCOACH:Peter GartrellCAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Has won 12 Australian Agetitles including six in 2006….won two gold, a silverand two bronze at 2006 OceaniaChampionships….won three gold and four silver at2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival….won threesilver and a bronze at 2007 Jnr Pan Pacs….has wona silver and two bronze at Telstra Australian ShortCourse Championships….represented Australia in2005 Fisher & Paykel Trans Tasman Series….wonsilver in 200m fly at 2006 Swim Meet of Champions& Santa Clara International….won 200 & 400m IMand was second in 200m fly at 2007 FINA WorldCup in SingaporeIN 2008Won silver in 200m fly & 400m IM at the TelstraAustralian Championships / Olympic Trials inSydneyIN 2007Was fifth in the 200m fly and eighth in the 200m IMat the Telstra Australian Championships in Brisbane(Dec 06)….won silver in 100 & 200m fly and 400mIM and was third in 200m IM at Jnr Pan Pacs inMaui….claimed gold in 200m fly, 400m IM & 4x100mmedley and silver in 100m fly, 200m IM, 4x100mfree and 4x200m free at Australian Youth OlympicFestival in Sydney….won gold in 100 & 200m flyplus 200 & 400m IM and silver in 100 & 200m free atAustralian Age Championships in Perth….won silverin 200m fly, bronze in 400m IM & was fifth in 200mIM at Telstra Australian Short CourseChampionships in Melbourne….won 200 & 400m IMand was second in 200m fly at FINA World Cup inSingaporeIN 2006Won gold in 100, 200, 400m free, 100 & 200m fly &200m IM and bronze in 200m back at Fisher &Paykel Australian Age Championships inSydney….finished sixth in 200m fly and eighth in100m fly at Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials inMelbourne….grabbed bronze in 200m fly, was fourthin 200m IM and sixth in 100m fly at TelstraAustralian Short Course Championships inHobart….won gold in 200m fly and 4x100m medleyand bronze in 50 & 100m fly at OceaniaChampionships in Cairns….gold medallist in 4x100mmedley, silver in 200m fly and bronze in 100m fly atSwim Meet of Champions in Mission Viejo….wongold in 4x100m medley & silver in 200m fly at SantaClara InternationalIN 2005Claimed gold in 100 & 200m fly at Fisher & PaykelAustralian Age Championships inBrisbane….finished sixth in 200m fly at TelstraAustralian Short Course Championships inMelbourne….placed seventh in 200m fly at TelstraTrials in Sydney….won 100m free, 100m fly, 200mIM and was second in 50 & 200m fly at PacificSchool Games in Melbourne….represented Australiain Fisher & Paykel Trans Tasman SeriesIN 2004Picked up silver in 100m fly at Fisher & PaykelAustralian Age Championships in PerthAWAY FROM THE POOL (OCT 06)SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Little Athletics, Surf Life Saving; INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUTYOU: I was shy as a kid, but not now; SUPERSTITIONS: None; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Sleeping and listening to music; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN:Watching Mum cook; ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Chocolate;FAVOURITESSPORTING TEAM: Australian Swim Team; MOVIES: Can’t remember the last time I saw one; TV SHOW: Grey’s Anatomy; BANDS/MUSIC: Enjoy all music;CD’S: No particular favourite, enjoy all music; FOOD: Chocolate & Ice Cream; DRINK: Water; SWIM MEET: Australian Open Swimming Champs; HOBBIES:Surf Life Saving; PETS: None, but enjoy feeding stray cats; BEST MATES: My training partnersLAST BOOK YOU READ: None, prefer a good girlie magazine; WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Determination; FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum, Dad andbrother Matthew; HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? No; WHO HASBEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY: My Mum because she supports me in my sporting endeavours; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBEYOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? Determined, self-motivated and confident; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? A good sport; SWIMMINGSHORT TERM GOALS: Make a major Australian Team; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Represent Australia at the Olympics; PERSONALAMBITIONS: Make a career as a swimmer; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? Asthma, back andshoulder injuries; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? 4 yrs old because mum thought it would be good for me to learn how to swim;FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? Libby Lenton, a great attitude towards swimming; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Anybody that represents Australiain their sport; NOTABLE QUOTE: “Go hard or go home”Page 44
Page 1 and 2: 9 th FINA World Short CourseChampio
Page 3: Telstra Dolphins Australian Swim Te
Page 6 and 7: Telstra Dolphins Australian Swim Te
Page 66 and 67: 2005 TELSTRA AUSTRALIAN SHORTCOURSE
Page 68: 2004 VII FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS(S
Page 71 and 72: 50M BACKSTROKEWorld 0:23.27 Thomas
Page 73 and 74: 4 X 100M FREESTYLE RELAYWorld 3:09.
Page 75 and 76: WOMEN50M FREESTYLEWorld 0:23.58 Mar
Page 77 and 78: Australian 0:25.56 Lisbeth Lenton C
Page 79 and 80: Australian Club 7:55.12 Albany Cree
Page 81 and 82: 14:26.52 Kieren Perkins 73 Commerci
Page 83 and 84: 1:58.16 Justin Norris 80 Hunter Dec
Page 85 and 86: 0:31.20 Sally Foster 85 Central Aqu

2008 World Short Course Championships - Hanson Sport Media

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?