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12 th FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />
Mellbourne,, Austtralliia<br />
<strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong>-- Apriill 1,, <strong>2007</strong><br />
AUSTRALIAN AQUATICS MEDIA GUIDE
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
CONTACTS…………………………………………………………………………………. 2<br />
WELCOME FROM AUSTRALIA’S AQUATIC CHEF DE MISSION - Neil Martin…. 3<br />
MELBOURNE <strong>2007</strong> MASCOT ………...…………………………………………………. 4<br />
DAILY PROGRAM………………………………………………………………………….. 5<br />
TELSTRA DOLPHINS AUSTRALIAN SWIM TEAM<br />
“THE WORLD COMES DOWN UNDER” – David Lyall….………............................10<br />
TELSTRA DOLPHINS AUSTRALIAN SWIM TEAM LIST AND ENTRIES………….. 11<br />
AUSTRALIAN ENTRIES BY DAY……………………………………………………….. 12<br />
AUSTRALIA’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MEDAL TALLY…………………………… 14<br />
AUSTRALIA’S WORLD CHAMPIONS…………………………………........................ 14<br />
TELSTRA DOLPHIN COACH PROFILES……………………………………………….15<br />
TELSTRA DOLPHINS – PROFILES MEN..…………………………………………..... 19<br />
TELSTRA DOLPHINS PROFILES WOMEN…………………………………………… 43<br />
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SWIMMING RESULTS……………………………………. 63<br />
RECORDS AND AUSTRALIAN TOP 10………………………………………………... 71<br />
TELSTRA DOLPHINS AUSTRALIAN OPEN WATER SWIMMING TEAM<br />
“DOLPHINS HAVE PROUD TRADITIONS TO UPHOLD” - Kurt <strong>Hanson</strong>…………..84<br />
TELSTRA DOLPHINS AUSTRALIAN OPEN WATER SWIMMING TEAM…………. 85<br />
AUSTRALIAN OPEN WATER ENTIRES BY DAY…………………………………….. 85<br />
AUSTRALIA’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MEDAL TALLY…………………………...85<br />
TELSTRA DOLPHINS COACH PROFILES……………………………………………..86<br />
TELSTRA DOLPHINS PROFILES………………………………………………………. 87<br />
OPEN WATER RESULTS…………………………………………………….………….. 93<br />
DIVING<br />
“TEEN TEAM READY TO ROCK THE BOARDS AT MSAC” – Ian <strong>Hanson</strong>……….. 96<br />
AUSTRALIAN DIVING TEAM……………………………………………………………. 97<br />
PREVIOUS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MEDAL WINNERS…………………………. 97<br />
COMPETITIVE FORMAT………………………………………………………………….98<br />
COACH PROFILES……………………………………………………………………… 100<br />
ATHLETE PROFILES…………………………………………………………………….101<br />
DIVING RESULTS……………………………………………………………………….. 107<br />
WATER POLO<br />
“AUSSIE WATER POLO TEAMS READY TO MAKE A SPLASH” – James Ward. 116<br />
AUSTRALIAN OPEN WATER TEAMS……………………………………………….. .1<strong>17</strong><br />
COACH PROFILES…………………………………………………………………….... 119<br />
ATHLETE PROFILES MEN…………………………………………………………….. 120<br />
ATHLETE PROFILES WOMEN………………………………………………………... 137<br />
WATER POLO RESULTS………………………………………………………………. 154<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING<br />
“AUSTRALIAN GIRLS TEAM IN SYNCH FOR MELBOUNRE” – Helen<br />
Hall………………………………………………………………………………………… 156<br />
AUSTRALIAN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING TEAM……………………………...... 156<br />
COACH PROFILES……………………………………………………………………… 158<br />
ATHLETE PROFILES…………………………………………………………………….159<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING RESULTS……………………………….…………… 168<br />
MEDIA INFORMATION: <strong>Media</strong> requests and information regarding the <strong>2007</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>n World Championship Team in <strong>Melbourne</strong> should be<br />
directed to <strong>Media</strong> Managers Ian <strong>Hanson</strong> 0407385160 and David Lyall 0403777026 (Swimming, Open Water Swimming), Jared Clarke<br />
0409722969 (Diving) James Ward 0409458661 (Water Polo) and Jacinta Guthrie 0401838316 (Synchronised Swimming).<br />
FRONT COVER (Clockwise): Grant Hackett ; Leisel Jones; Alex Croak, Melissa Wu and Sharleen Stratton; Pietro Figlioli; Ky Hurst; The<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Synchronised Swimming Team (2005).
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
CONTACTS<br />
SWIMMING AUSTRALIA LTD.<br />
President: Neil Martin<br />
Chief Executive Officer: Glenn Tasker<br />
Address: 12-7 Beissel Street,<br />
Belconnen ACT 26<strong>17</strong><br />
PO Box 3286, Belconnen DC ACT 26<strong>17</strong><br />
Phone: +61 2 62 195600<br />
Fax: +61 2 62 195606<br />
Email: swim@swimming.org.au<br />
Web: www.swimming.org.au<br />
MEDIA DIRECTOR<br />
Ian <strong>Hanson</strong><br />
<strong>Hanson</strong> Sports <strong>Media</strong> Pty Ltd<br />
PO Box 299, West Burleigh QLD 4219<br />
Phone: +61 7 55 22 5556<br />
Fax: +61 7 55 22 5557<br />
Email: info@hansonsportsmedia.com<br />
Web: www.hansonsportsmedia.com<br />
SPORTSHOOT – Delly Carr<br />
(Swimming <strong>Australia</strong>’s Official <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Photographer)<br />
Phone: + 61 2 996 06625<br />
Email: dcarr@sportshoot.com.au<br />
Web: www.sportsphotography.com.au<br />
MagicPBK - Patrick Kraemer<br />
(Swimming <strong>Australia</strong>’s official International<br />
Photographer)<br />
Phone: +41 79 2<strong>17</strong> 7370<br />
Email: info@magicpbk.com<br />
Web: www.magicpbk.com<br />
STATE ASSOCIATIONS<br />
SWIMMING WA<br />
Beatty Park Aquatic Centre<br />
Vincent Street, North Perth WA 6006<br />
PO Box 205 Leederville WA 6903<br />
Phone: 08 9328 4599<br />
Fax: 08 9227 6089<br />
Email: office@wa.swimming.org.au<br />
Web: www.wasa.asn.au<br />
SWIMMING VICTORIA INC<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong> Sports Aquatic Centre<br />
Aughtie Drive, Albert Park VIC 3206<br />
PO Box 230, South <strong>Melbourne</strong> DC VIC 3205<br />
Phone: 03 9686 5222<br />
Fax: 03 9682 7888<br />
Email: sv.admin@vic.swimming.org.au<br />
Web: www.swimmingvictoria.org.au<br />
ACT SWIMMING<br />
ACT Sports House<br />
Hackett, ACT, 2602<br />
Phone: (02) 6257 4837<br />
Fax: (02) 6230 1007<br />
Web: www.actswimming.com.au<br />
NSW SWIMMING<br />
Room 309 Level 3 Sports House<br />
Wentworth Ave, Ultimo NSW 2037<br />
PO Box 727<br />
GLEBE NSW 2037<br />
Phone: 02 9552 2966<br />
Fax: 02 9552 2980<br />
Email: admin@nsw.swimming.org.au<br />
Web: www.nswswimming.com.au<br />
SWIMMING QLD<br />
Sleeman Aquatic Centre<br />
Cnr Old Cleveland and Tilley Road<br />
Chandler QLD 4155<br />
PO Box 1279, Capalaba QLD 4157<br />
Ph: 07 3390 2011<br />
Fax: 07 3390 2887<br />
Email: admin.qsa@qld.swimming.org.au<br />
Web: www.qld.swimming.org.au/<br />
SWIMMING NT<br />
79 Rapid Creek Road<br />
Rapid Creek NT 0810<br />
PO Box 1960<br />
Darwin NT 0810<br />
Phone: 08 8981 2938<br />
Fax: 08 8981 2137<br />
Web: www.nt.swimming.org.au<br />
SWIM SA<br />
Adelaide Aquatic Centre<br />
Jeffcot Road (Cnr Fitzroy Terrace)<br />
North Adelaide SA 5006<br />
Phone: 08 8269 5595<br />
Fax: 08 8344 6977<br />
Email: swimsa@swimsa.swimming.org.au<br />
Web: www.swimsa.swimming.org.au<br />
SWIMMING TAS<br />
PO Box 246<br />
HOBART TAS 7001<br />
Phone: 03 6231 6<strong>17</strong>1<br />
Fax: 03 6251 6181<br />
Email: tasswim@tas.swimming.org.au<br />
Web: www.tasswim.com.au<br />
ASTCA (<strong>Australia</strong>n Swimming Coaches<br />
and Teachers Association)<br />
Ex Director: Dr Ralph Richards<br />
President: Rohan Taylor<br />
PO Box 2<strong>17</strong>5<br />
Moorabbin, VIC, 3189<br />
Email: mail@ascta.com<br />
Web: www.ascta.com<br />
AQUATICS MEDIA GUIDE – The team behind the Handbook.<br />
ASADA (<strong>Australia</strong>n Sports Anti-Doping<br />
Authority)<br />
PO Box 345, Curtin ACT 2605<br />
Phone: 02 6206 0200<br />
Fax: 02 62060201<br />
Email: asada@asada.org.au<br />
Web: www.asada.org.au<br />
DIVING AUSTRALIA<br />
Chairman: Philip Pullar<br />
Executive Director: Mary Godden<br />
Sleeman Aquatic Centre<br />
Cnr Old Cleveland and Tilley Road<br />
Chandler QLD 4155<br />
Ph: 0738231444<br />
Fax: 0738231363<br />
Email: diving@ausport.gov.au<br />
Web: www.diving.asn.au<br />
MEDIA DIRECTOR<br />
Ian <strong>Hanson</strong><br />
<strong>Hanson</strong> Sports <strong>Media</strong> Pty Ltd<br />
PO Box 299, West Burleigh QLD 4219<br />
Phone: +61 7 55 22 5556<br />
Fax: +61 7 55 22 5557<br />
Email: info@hansonsportsmedia.com<br />
Web: www.hansonsportsmedia.com<br />
AUSTRALIAN WATER POLO INC<br />
President: Mr Peter Kerr<br />
Secretary General: Mr John Whitehouse OAM<br />
Address: 4 Paroa Court,<br />
Sandford, TAS 7020<br />
Phone: 03 62168999<br />
Fax: 0362489263<br />
Email: awpi@waterpoloaus.asn.au<br />
Web: www.waterpoloaus.asn.au<br />
MEDIA MANAGER<br />
James Ward<br />
Elite Sports Properties<br />
Phone: 61 409 458 661<br />
Email: jward@elitesports.com.au<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING AUSTRALIA<br />
INC.<br />
President: Barbara Lynch<br />
Hon. Secretary: Helen Hall<br />
Address: 6 Efron Street,<br />
Nunawading. VIC. 3131<br />
Phone: 03 9877 4623<br />
Fax: 03 9877 4623<br />
Email: synchro@ihug.com.au<br />
IN THE BUILD UP to the 2005 FINA World Swimming Championships in Montreal, the team at <strong>Hanson</strong> Sports<br />
<strong>Media</strong> co-ordinated the first ever <strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics Team handbook, a labour of love for a group that lives and<br />
breathes aquatic sports in <strong>Australia</strong>. So sought-after was the first edition that the second Aquatics Team Handbook<br />
is back by popular demand for the 12 th FINA World Championships here in our home waters of <strong>Melbourne</strong>.<br />
We are pleased to bring you all the profiles of the Telstra Dolphins <strong>Australia</strong>n Swim and Open Water Teams, the<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Diving Team, the <strong>Australia</strong>n Men’s and Women’s Water Polo Teams and the <strong>Australia</strong>n Synchronised<br />
Swimming team as well as all the previews, facts, figures, times, points and background that make up all of the<br />
aquatic disciplines.<br />
But a Handbook of thes magnitude would not be possible without the dedication of Production Editor Kim Hamilton<br />
and her assistant Alina Derevyanko; Swimming <strong>Media</strong> Manager David Lyall and HSM Swimming co-ordinator<br />
Michelle Nicholas, HSM would also like to acknowledge the input of Liz Avery (Swimming <strong>Australia</strong>), Mary<br />
Godden (Diving <strong>Australia</strong>), Helen Hall (Synchronised Swimming Association of <strong>Australia</strong>), and James Ward and<br />
Amy Titmuss (<strong>Australia</strong>n Water Polo Inc.) as well as the photographic services of two of the world’s best sport<br />
shooters Delly Carr from (Sportshoot) and Patrick Kraemer (MagicPBK). – Ian <strong>Hanson</strong> (Managing Director<br />
HSM)
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
WELCOME FROM AUSTRALIA’S AQUATICS CHEF DE MISSION NEIL MARTIN<br />
WORLD’S BEST ARRIVE IN MELBOURNE TO CELEBRATE SWIMMING’S<br />
GOLDEN ERA<br />
I would like to firstly take this opportunity on behalf of Swimming <strong>Australia</strong> to welcome<br />
you all to <strong>Melbourne</strong> for this the 12 th FINA World Swimming Championships.<br />
We are honored by Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) president, Mustapha Larfaoui and by<br />
the presence of all FINA delegates and members and are thrilled at being given the opportunity to host<br />
the largest and most recognised aquatic event in the world.<br />
Since <strong>Melbourne</strong>’s announcement as host city in Barcelona in 2003, the thought of how amazing these<br />
<strong>2007</strong> FINA World Swimming Championships were going to be with a record number of participating<br />
nations flocking here to the sporting capital of <strong>Australia</strong> has been nothing short of inspirational and one<br />
that I am sure will see these World Championships be unrivalled in passion and dedication.<br />
From one of the most vibrant cities comes some of the most incredible sporting venues and Rod Laver<br />
Arena, home of the <strong>Australia</strong>n Open of Tennis will for the first time welcome to centre court a swimming<br />
pool filled with some of the fastest and finest athletes ever to grace our great sport.<br />
Never before has swimming been held in such a venue with 12,500 spectators so close to the action<br />
and an atmosphere that I am certain will lay the foundation for all future international swimming events<br />
and for that I would like to thank the Victorian State Government and Premier, Steve Bracks, along with<br />
the M<strong>2007</strong> organising committee and Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth affairs The Honorable,<br />
James Merlino for their ongoing commitment and support.<br />
Starting on the pool deck of Rod Laver which will host swimming and synchronised swimming, the<br />
Championship venues will include the <strong>Melbourne</strong> Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) for Diving and<br />
Water Polo and the famous seaside suburb of St Kilda Beach that will play host to the open water<br />
events and attract crowds that will gather en mass at the shoreline to watch the latest Olympic sport<br />
captivate with not only its endurance but tactical and physical encounters.<br />
This is the third time the FINA World Championships have come to <strong>Australia</strong> after Perth hosted the<br />
aquatic celebration so successfully in both 1991 and 1998 – championships that launched the careers<br />
of so many great champions.<br />
International swimming is without doubt living in a golden age in the pool with the facts undeniably<br />
astounding that 14 out of <strong>17</strong> of the men’s world record holders will be here in <strong>Melbourne</strong> – with the only<br />
absentees from the list being that of recently retired Ian Thorpe (200, 400 freestyle) and Russian sprint<br />
Czar, Alexander Popov (50m freestyle).<br />
In the individual women’s events 14 out of the <strong>17</strong> world records have been broken within the last 10<br />
years with the three exceptions being Hungarian, Krisztina Egerszegi (200m backstroke) and American<br />
distance legend, Janet Evans (800 and 1500 freestyle).<br />
The privilege of living in such an era of the sport is something special and one that I feel is a testament<br />
to the endless time and effort put in by not only the athletes but coaches, support staff, families and the<br />
media who have all traveled the long and arduous but incredibly rewarding road to <strong>Melbourne</strong> to reach<br />
the pinnacle of the aquatic sporting world.<br />
Congratulations and good luck to all.<br />
Neil Martin<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Team<br />
Chef de Mission<br />
XI FINA World Championships
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
MEET PENNY THE PENGUIN – OFFICIAL MASCOT OF THE MELBOURNE <strong>2007</strong><br />
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />
This is “Penny The Penguin” the official mascot for the 12th FINA World Championships –<br />
the face of the <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>2007</strong> Championships.<br />
The naming of the mascot followed a ’What’s my name?’ competition, run in the Herald Sun<br />
newspaper and online at melbourne<strong>2007</strong>.com.au.<br />
The ‘What’s my name?’ competition proved popular among the public, attracting over 1800<br />
entries.<br />
The Chairman of the <strong>2007</strong> World Swimming Championships Corporation Mr Tony Beddison AO, said that the number of<br />
entries suggesting the name ‘Penny’ was a critical factor in naming the mascot.<br />
Penguins, Victoria’s most famous native animals, are residents of Victorian landmark Phillip Island.<br />
WHO WILL STAND AND DELIVER IN <strong>2007</strong>?<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> has staged two previous FINA World Championships in Perth in 1991 and 1998 and it<br />
launched the careers of some of swimming’s house hold names.<br />
In 1991, <strong>Melbourne</strong>’s Linley Frame put behind the frustrations of missing the 1990<br />
Commonwealth Games team to win the world title in the 100m breaststroke.<br />
When asked by Olympic gold medallist Mark Tonelli what her message to <strong>Australia</strong> was, a<br />
beaming Frame said: “If you get the chance to do it…do it.”<br />
That message has rung in the ears of many young <strong>Australia</strong>n swimmers ever since and in 1998<br />
Michael Klim stood and delivered an amazing seven medals – four of them gold – at the second<br />
World Championship meet Down Under.<br />
Now nine years on and after World Championships in Fukuoka (2001), Barcelona (2003) and Montreal (2005) the<br />
worlds return to a country which has for the past century provided international stars.<br />
But who will stand and deliver for the Telstra Dolphins in <strong>2007</strong>?<br />
Will it be captain courageous Grant Hackett – who won his first world title in Perth in 1998? Can he swim his way into<br />
history and win 1500m title number five!<br />
Will one of the golden girls, Libby Lenton, Leisel Jones or Jodie Henry light up Rod Laver Arena, or maybe <strong>2007</strong> will<br />
herald a new name to capture the imagination of a swimming-mad <strong>Australia</strong>n public.<br />
Come <strong>April</strong> 1 those questions will be answered. Rock on <strong>Melbourne</strong>!<br />
MELBOURNE THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS<br />
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong> is a lively, sophisticated city packed with shops, restaurants, bars<br />
and cafes in wide, leafy boulevards and tiny, atmospheric laneways that<br />
beckon to be explored.<br />
To help visitors gain their bearings and embark on a journey of discovery, the<br />
City of <strong>Melbourne</strong> operates a range of imaginative programs and a state-ofthe-art<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong> Visitor Centre at Federation Square opposite the Flinders<br />
Street railway station.<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, a relatively modern city which is less than 200 years old, never sits still. New futuristic designs add to the<br />
fascinating mix of architecture and ensure the skyline is constantly changing. <strong>Melbourne</strong> is very much about lifestyle. It<br />
is no huge surprise to residents that their city has been named in an international poll as the world’s most liveable city.<br />
Melbournians embrace three things in particular: sport (<strong>Australia</strong>n Rules football is almost a religion); fashion (the look is<br />
chic with a dash of quirky); and festivals (the calendar is packed year round).
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<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
Check out http://archive.magicpbk.com for more unique swim photos of the Telstra Dolphins<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Swim Team.
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
DAILY PROGRAM<br />
OPEN WATER, DIVING, WATER POLO, SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING and SWIMMING<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1 – (ALL TIMES are AUSTRALIAN EASTERN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS<br />
TIME)<br />
DAY 1 Saturday <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong><br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 1<br />
Prelim<br />
0930-1645 Duet Technical, Free Combination<br />
DAY 2 Sunday <strong>March</strong> 18<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 2<br />
Prelim<br />
0930-1300 Solo Free<br />
Session 3<br />
Final<br />
1900-2100 free combination<br />
OPEN WATER SWIMMING – St Kilda Beach<br />
Session 1<br />
1000-1130 5km women<br />
1200-1330 5km men<br />
DAY 3 Monday <strong>March</strong> 19<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 4<br />
Prelim<br />
0930-1220 solo technical<br />
Session 5<br />
Prelim<br />
1600-2015 team technical<br />
Final<br />
Solo technical<br />
DIVING – <strong>Melbourne</strong> Sports & Aquatic Centre<br />
(MSAC)<br />
Session 1<br />
Prelim<br />
1000-1330 3m springboard synchro men, 10m<br />
platform synchro women<br />
Session 2<br />
Final<br />
<strong>17</strong>30-1845 3m springboard synchro men<br />
Session 3<br />
Final<br />
2045-2200 10m platform synchro women<br />
WATER POLO – MSAC<br />
Session 1<br />
Prelims – 4 games<br />
0900-1400 women<br />
Session 2<br />
Prelims – 4 games<br />
<strong>17</strong>00-2200 women<br />
DAY 4 Tuesday <strong>March</strong> 20<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 6<br />
Prelim<br />
0930-1225 team free<br />
Session 7<br />
Final 1900-2020 duet technical<br />
OPEN WATER SWIMMING – St Kilda Beach<br />
Session 2<br />
1200-1430 10km women<br />
DIVING – MSAC Session 4<br />
Prelim<br />
1000-1330 1m springboard men<br />
Session 5<br />
Prelim<br />
1830-2110 10m platform women<br />
WATER POLO –Session 3<br />
Prelim<br />
0900-1400 4 games men<br />
Session 4<br />
Prelim <strong>17</strong>00-2200 4 games men<br />
DAY 5 Wednesday <strong>March</strong> 21<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 8<br />
Prelim - 0930-1300 duet free<br />
Session 9<br />
Final 1900-2030 Team technical<br />
OPEN WATER SWIMMING – St Kilda Beach<br />
Session 3 1200-1430 10km men<br />
DIVING – MSAC<br />
Session 6<br />
Semi-final<br />
1000-1330 1m springboard men, 10m platform<br />
women<br />
Session 7<br />
Final<br />
<strong>17</strong>30-1820 1m springboard men<br />
Session 8<br />
Final 2030-2145 10m platform women<br />
WATER POLO – MSAC<br />
Session 5<br />
Prelims<br />
0900-1400 4 games women<br />
Session 6<br />
Prelims <strong>17</strong>00-2200 4 games women
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DAY 6 Thursday <strong>March</strong> 22<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 10<br />
Final<br />
1900-2030 solo free<br />
DIVING – MSAC<br />
Session 9<br />
Prelim<br />
1000-1415 3m springboard men<br />
Session 10<br />
Prelim<br />
1830-2120 1m springboard women<br />
WATER POLO – MSAC<br />
Session 7<br />
Prelims<br />
0900-1400 4 games men<br />
Prelims<br />
Session 8<br />
<strong>17</strong>00-2200 4 games men<br />
DAY 7 Friday <strong>March</strong> 23<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 11<br />
Final<br />
1900-2030 duet free<br />
DIVING – MSAC<br />
Session 11<br />
Semi-final<br />
1000-1340 1m springboard women, 3m springboard<br />
men<br />
Session 12<br />
Final<br />
1800-1850 1m springboard women<br />
Session 13<br />
Final<br />
2030-2200 3m springboard men<br />
WATER POLO – MSAC<br />
Session 9<br />
Prelims<br />
0900-1400 4 games women<br />
Session 10<br />
Prelims<br />
<strong>17</strong>00-2200 4 games women<br />
DAY 8 Saturday <strong>March</strong> 24<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 12<br />
Final<br />
1900-2040 team free<br />
OPEN WATER SWIMMING – St Kilda Beach<br />
Session 4<br />
10000-1600 25km women<br />
DIVING – <strong>Melbourne</strong> Sports & Aquatic Centre<br />
Session 14<br />
Prelim<br />
1000-1310 3m springboard women<br />
Session 15<br />
Prelim 1830-2200 10m platform men<br />
WATER POLO – <strong>Melbourne</strong> Sports & Aquatic<br />
Centre<br />
Session 11<br />
Prelims<br />
0900-1400 4 games men<br />
Session 12<br />
Prelims<br />
<strong>17</strong>00-2200 4 games men<br />
DAY 9 Sunday <strong>March</strong> 25<br />
OPEN WATER SWIMMING St Kilda Beach<br />
Session 5<br />
1000-1530 25km men<br />
DIVING – MSAC<br />
Session 16<br />
Semi-final<br />
1000-1340 3m springboard women, 10m plat. men<br />
Session <strong>17</strong><br />
Final<br />
1500-1830 3m springboard women, 10m plat. men<br />
WATER POLO – MSAC<br />
Session 13<br />
Quarter final<br />
0900-1240 3 games women<br />
Session 14<br />
Quarter final<br />
1600-1820 2 games women<br />
Session 15<br />
Quarter final* (finish time is subject to game<br />
conditions)<br />
2100-2200 1 game women<br />
SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 1<br />
Heats -1000-1300<br />
W 100m fly<br />
M 400m free<br />
W 200m IM<br />
M 50m fly<br />
W 400m free<br />
M 100m breast<br />
W 4 x 100m free<br />
M 4 x 100m free<br />
Session 2<br />
Finals/semi-finals 1900-2100<br />
W 100m fly SF<br />
M 400m free F<br />
W 200m IM SF<br />
M 50m fly SF<br />
W 400m free F<br />
M 100m breast SF<br />
W 4 x 100m free<br />
M 4 x 100m free
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DAY 10 Monday <strong>March</strong> 26<br />
DIVING – MSAC<br />
Session 18<br />
Prelim<br />
1000-1400 3m springboard synchro women, 10m<br />
platform synchro men<br />
Session 19<br />
Final<br />
1530-1830 3m springboard synchro women, 10m<br />
platform synchro men<br />
WATER POLO – MSAC<br />
Session 16<br />
Quarter final<br />
0900-1240 3 games men<br />
Session <strong>17</strong><br />
Quarter final<br />
1600-1820 2 games men<br />
Session 18<br />
Quarter final* (finish time is subject to game<br />
conditions)<br />
2100-2200 1 games<br />
SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 3<br />
Heats - 1000-1200<br />
W 100m back<br />
M 200m free<br />
W 100m breast<br />
M 100m back<br />
W 1500m free<br />
Session 4<br />
Finals/semi-finals 1900-2100<br />
M 100m breast F<br />
W 100m fly F<br />
M 100m back SF<br />
W 100m breast SF<br />
M 50m fly F<br />
W 100m back SF<br />
M 200m free<br />
W 200m IM F<br />
DAY 11 Tuesday <strong>March</strong> 27<br />
WATER POLO – MSAC<br />
Session 19<br />
Quarter final<br />
0900-1400 4 games women<br />
Session 20<br />
Quarter final<br />
1500-1840 3 games women<br />
Session 21<br />
Quarter final* (finish time is subject to game<br />
conditions)<br />
2100-2200 1 game women<br />
SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 5<br />
Heats – 1000-1200<br />
M 50m breast<br />
M 200m fly<br />
W 200m free<br />
M 800m free<br />
Session 6<br />
Finals/semi-final1900-2100<br />
M 200m free F<br />
W 100m Back F<br />
M 50m breast SF<br />
W 1500m free F<br />
M 100m back SF<br />
W 200m free SF<br />
M 200m fly SF<br />
W 100m breast F<br />
DAY 12 Wednesday <strong>March</strong> 28<br />
WATER POLO - <strong>Melbourne</strong> Sports & Aquatic<br />
Centre<br />
Session 22<br />
Quarter final<br />
0900-1400 4 games men<br />
Session 23<br />
Quarter final<br />
1500-1840 3 games men<br />
Session 24<br />
Quarter final * (finish time is subject to game<br />
conditions)<br />
2100-2200 1 game men<br />
SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 7<br />
Heats – 1000-1200<br />
W 50m back<br />
M 100m free<br />
W 200m fly<br />
M 200m IM<br />
Session 8<br />
Finals/semi-finals – 1900-2100<br />
M 100m free SF<br />
W 50m back SF<br />
M 200m fly F<br />
W 200m free F<br />
M 50m breast F<br />
W 200m fly SF<br />
M 200m IM SF<br />
M 800m free F<br />
DAY 13 Thursday <strong>March</strong> 29<br />
WATER POLO – MSAC<br />
Session 25<br />
Semi-final<br />
0900-1240 3 games women<br />
Session 26<br />
Semi-final<br />
1600-1820 2 games women<br />
Session 27<br />
Semi-final* (finish time is subject to game<br />
conditions)<br />
2100-2200 1 game
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SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 9<br />
Heats – 1000-1200<br />
W 100m free<br />
M 200m back<br />
W 200m breast<br />
M 200m breast<br />
W 4x200m free relay<br />
Session 10<br />
Finals/semi-finals – 1900-2100<br />
W 100m free SF<br />
M 100m IM F<br />
W 200m breast SF<br />
M 100m free SF<br />
200m breast SF<br />
W 50m back<br />
M 200m back SF<br />
W 4x200m free F<br />
DAY 14 Friday <strong>March</strong> 30<br />
WATER POLO – MSAC<br />
Session 28<br />
Semi-final<br />
0900-1240 3 games men<br />
Session 29<br />
Semi-final<br />
1600-1820 2 games men<br />
Session 30* (finish time is subject to game<br />
conditions)<br />
2100-2200 1 game<br />
SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 11<br />
Heats – 1000-1200<br />
W 50m fly<br />
M 50m free<br />
W 800m free<br />
M 100m fly<br />
W 200m back<br />
M 4x200m free relay<br />
Session 12<br />
Finals/semi-finals – 1900-2100<br />
W 100m free F<br />
M 200m back F<br />
W 50m fly SF<br />
M 50m free SF<br />
200m breast F<br />
M 100m fly SF<br />
W 200m back SF<br />
M 200m breast F<br />
M 4x200m free relay F<br />
DAY 15 Saturday <strong>March</strong> 31<br />
WATER POLO –MSAC<br />
Session 31<br />
Finals (5-8)<br />
0900-1140 2 games women<br />
Session 32<br />
Bronze & Gold<br />
1500-1800 2 games women<br />
SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 13<br />
Heats – 1000-1200<br />
W 50m free<br />
M 50m back<br />
W 50m breast<br />
M 1500m free<br />
W 4x100 medley relay<br />
Session 14<br />
Finals/semi-finals – 1900-2100<br />
W 50m fly F<br />
M 50m free<br />
W 200m back F<br />
W 50m breast SF<br />
M 100m fly F<br />
W 50m free SF<br />
M 50m back SF<br />
W 800m free F<br />
W 4x100m medley relay F<br />
DAY 16 Sunday <strong>April</strong> 1<br />
WATER POLO – MSAC<br />
Session 33<br />
Finals (5-8)<br />
0900-1140 2 games men<br />
Session 34<br />
Bronze & Gold<br />
1500-1800 2 games men<br />
SWIMMING – Rod Laver Arena<br />
Session 15<br />
Heats – 1000-1200<br />
M 400m IM<br />
W 400m IM<br />
M 4x100m medley relay<br />
Session 16<br />
Finals/semi-finals 1900-2100<br />
M 50m back F<br />
W 50m breast F<br />
M 400m IM F<br />
W 50m free F<br />
M 1500m free F<br />
W 400m IM F<br />
M 4x100m medley relay F
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TELSTRA DOLPHINS<br />
AUSTRALIAN<br />
SWIM TEAM
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THE WORLD OF SWIMMING COMES DOWN UNDER TO MELBOURNE<br />
THE SWIMMING COMPONENT of the 12th FINA World Championships will be the most watched<br />
aquatic event held anywhere on the planet between now and the Beijing Olympics – and with good<br />
reason.<br />
The eight-day program will feature current world record holders for both men and women in every<br />
stroke, amongst them all-time greats including <strong>Australia</strong>n icons Grant Hackett and Leisel Jones,<br />
American wonderboy Michael Phelps and Dutch sprinter Pieter van den Hoogenband.<br />
Adding to the appeal of the 40 event program will be the atmosphere created by the more than 12,500<br />
fans that will pack into Rod Laver Arena and sit virtually on top of a pre-fabricated pool that began<br />
arriving in <strong>Melbourne</strong> in 40 shipping containers last December.<br />
Last year there were 20 long course world records broken all over the globe leaving story lines aplenty<br />
and intrigue surrounding every event at what could be the fastest swim meet in history.<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>ns and indeed the world will watch on each day as question after question is answered by<br />
established stars broadening their legend and new heroes announcing their athletic arrival.<br />
For <strong>Australia</strong>ns one of the many highlights will be Hackett’s bid to defend the 400, 800 and 1500 metre<br />
titles he won at the last World Championships in Montreal two years ago.<br />
With <strong>17</strong> medals, including ten gold, Hackett is the most decorated swimmer in World Championship<br />
history and a win in the 1500m on the final night will give the Telstra Dolphins Team Captain an<br />
astonishing and unprecedented fifth consecutive world title in the event (in fact no other swimmer has<br />
claimed gold in four straight championships).<br />
Supporting Hackett will be <strong>Australia</strong>’s ‘Golden Girls” who between them won ten events in Montreal to<br />
rule the world.<br />
But Leisel Jones, Libby Lenton, Jodie Henry, Jessicah Schipper and Danni Miatke mightn’t have it all<br />
their own way this time around after the German’s, the USA, Great Britain, Italy, Japan and France all<br />
made giant strides forward in 2006.<br />
Overseas invaders like Britta Steffen, Laure Manaudou, Natalie Coughlin, Katie Hoff, Otylia Jedrzejczak<br />
and Annika Lurz may be names that don’t mean too much to most <strong>Australia</strong>ns now but could well be<br />
household names by the end of this meet.<br />
On the men’s side of things, rising young <strong>Australia</strong>n stars Brenton Rickard, Eamon Sullivan, Kenrick<br />
Monk and Leith Brodie will lead a youthful Telstra Dolphins squad as the try to mix it with experienced<br />
American world record holders Phelps, Aaron Peirsol, Brendan Hansen and Ian Crocker.<br />
Throw in Europeans van den Hoogenband, Filippo Magnini and Laszlo Cseh, South African glamour<br />
boys Roland Schoeman and Ryk Neethling and teenage South Korean Tae Hwan Park and the water in<br />
Rod Laver Arena could reach boiling point. – DAVID LYALL.
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TELSTRA DOLPHINS AUSTRALIAN SWIM TEAM LIST AND ENTRIES<br />
Men Age Club State Entries<br />
1 Grant Brits 19 SAC Seals NSW Relay<br />
2 Leith Brodie 20 Albany Creek QLD 200 IM<br />
3 Ashley Callus 28 Southport Olympic QLD 50, 100 free<br />
4 Nick D’Arcy 19 Maroochydore QLD 200 fly<br />
5 Nick Ffrost 20 Southport Olympic QLD Relay<br />
6 Grant Hackett 26 <strong>Melbourne</strong> Vicentre VIC 400,800,1500 free<br />
7 Ephraim Hannant 19 Miami QLD 200 back<br />
8 Michael Klim 29 Klim Swim Trojans VIC Relay<br />
9 Andrew Lauterstein 19 Southport Olympic QLD 100 fly<br />
10 Adam Lucas 23 West Coast WA 200,400 IM<br />
11 Andrew Mewing 25 Yeronga Park QLD Relay<br />
12 Kenrick Monk 19 SAC Seals NSW 200 free<br />
13 Patrick Murphy 23 <strong>Melbourne</strong> Vicentre VIC 200 free<br />
14 Travis Nederpelt 21 City of Perth WA 200 fly, 400 IM<br />
15 Adam Pine 31 Yeronga Park QLD 50, 100 fly<br />
16 Jim Piper 25 West Coast WA 100,200 breast<br />
<strong>17</strong> Brenton Rickard 23 Carey Aquatic VIC 50,100,200 breast<br />
18 Nicholas Sprenger - (No longer on team) - -<br />
19 Craig Stevens 26 SLC Aquadot NSW 400, 800, 1500 free<br />
20 Hayden Stoeckel 22 Kingscliff NSW 50, 100, 200 back<br />
21 Eamon Sullivan 21 West Coast WA 50, 100 free<br />
22 Matt Welsh 30 <strong>Melbourne</strong> Vicentre VIC 50,100 back, 50 fly<br />
Women<br />
1 Frances Adcock 22 Norwood SA 200 back<br />
2 Bronte Barratt 18 Albany Creek QLD 200, 400 free<br />
3 Lara Davenport 23 Kingscliff NSW Relay<br />
4 Joanna Fargus 25 Commercial QLD 200 back<br />
5 Sally Foster 21 Central Aquatic WA 200 breast<br />
6 Felicity Galvez 22 Chandler QLD 200 fly<br />
7 Jodie Henry 23 Chandler QLD 50, 100 free<br />
8 Leisel Jones 21 Commercial QLD 50, 100, 200 breast<br />
9 Lisbeth Lenton 22 Commercial QLD 50, 100 free, 50, 100 fly<br />
10 Linda MacKenzie 22 Mackay QLD 200,400 free<br />
11 Danni Miatke 19 Carey Aquatic VIC 50 fly<br />
12 Kylie Palmer <strong>17</strong> Redcliffe Leagues Lawnton QLD 800 free<br />
13 Shayne Reese 24 Carey Aquatic VIC 200 IM<br />
14 Jennifer Reilly 23 Rockingham WA 400 IM<br />
15 Stephanie Rice 18 St Peters Western QLD 200, 400 IM<br />
16 Jessicah Schipper 20 Redcliffe Leagues Lawnton QLD 100,200 fly<br />
<strong>17</strong> Melanie Schlanger 20 Commercial QLD Relay<br />
18 Emily Seebohm 14 Brothers QLD 50,100 back<br />
19 Tarnee White 25 Chandler QLD 50, 100 breast<br />
20 Stephanie Williams <strong>17</strong> Hunter NSW 800 free<br />
21 Tayliah Zimmer 21 Kingscliff NSW 50, 100 back<br />
Please note# all relay swimmers to be confirmed at a later date<br />
Head Coach<br />
Alan Thompson<br />
Managers<br />
David Wilson<br />
Bruce Steed, Matt Sebbens<br />
Assistant Manager<br />
Kellie MacMillan<br />
Team Coaches<br />
Michael Bohl<br />
Roger Bruce<br />
Denis Cotterell<br />
Tracey Menzies<br />
Vince Raleigh<br />
John Rodgers<br />
Shannon Rollason<br />
Greg Salter<br />
Grant Stoelwinder<br />
Stephan Widmer<br />
Ken Wood<br />
Support Staff<br />
Megan Anderson Physiologist<br />
Sean Carroll Security<br />
Paul Clinch Massage Therapist<br />
Louise Falzon Dietician<br />
Ian <strong>Hanson</strong> <strong>Media</strong> (OWS & Swimming)<br />
Tricia Jenkins Massage Therapist<br />
David Lyall <strong>Media</strong> (Swimming)<br />
David Morarty Physiotherapist<br />
Lee Nicholson Performance Analysis<br />
Leigh Nugent Team Liaison<br />
Paul Penna Psychologist<br />
Katie Pettifer Massage Therapist<br />
David Pyne Physiologist<br />
Bernard Savage Performance Analysis<br />
Brett Slocombe Physiotherapist<br />
Peter Wells Physiotherapist<br />
Susan White Doctor<br />
Danny Williams Security<br />
Anthony George <strong>Media</strong> Unit
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SWIMMING ENTRIES BY DAY<br />
DAY 9 - Sunday <strong>March</strong> 25<br />
100 m Butterfly W – Jessicah Schipper, Libby Lenton<br />
400 m Free M – Grant Hackett, Craig Stevens<br />
200 m IM W – Stephanie Rice, Shayne Reese<br />
50 m Butterfly M – Matt Welsh, Adam Pine<br />
400 m Free W – Linda MacKenzie, Bronte Barratt<br />
100 m Breast M – Brenton Rickard, Jim Piper<br />
4x100 m Free W – TBA,<br />
4x100 m Free M – TBA<br />
DAY 10 - Monday <strong>March</strong> 26<br />
100 m Back W – Tay Zimmer, Emily Seebohm<br />
200 m Free M – Kenrick Monk, Patrick Murphy<br />
100 m Breast W – Leisel Jones, Tarnee White<br />
100 m Back M – Matt Welsh, Hayden Stoeckel<br />
1500 m Free W – TBA<br />
DAY 11 - Tuesday <strong>March</strong> 27<br />
50 m Breast M – Brenton Rickard<br />
200 m Butterfly M – Travis Nederpelt, Nick D’Arcy<br />
200 m Free W – Bronte Barratt, Linda MacKenzie<br />
800 m Free M – Grant Hackett, Craig Stevens<br />
DAY 12 - Wednesday <strong>March</strong> 28<br />
50 m Back W – Tay Zimmer, Emily Seebohm<br />
100 m Free M – Eamon Sullivan, Ashley Callus<br />
200 m Butterfly W – Jessicah Schipper, Felicity Galvez<br />
200 m IM M – Leith Brodie, Adam Lucas<br />
DAY 13 - Thursday <strong>March</strong> 29<br />
100 m Free W – Libby Lenton, Jodie Henry<br />
200 m Back M – Hayden Stoeckel, Ephraim Hannant<br />
200 m Breast W – Leisel Jones, Sally Foster<br />
200 m Breast M – Brenton Rickard, Jim Piper<br />
4x200 m Free W - TBA<br />
DAY 14 - Friday <strong>March</strong> 30<br />
50 m Butterfly W – Libby Lenton, Danni Miatke<br />
50 m Free M – Eamon Sullivan, Ashley Callus<br />
800 m Free W – Stephanie Williams, Kylie Palmer<br />
100 m Butterfly M – Adam Pine, Andrew Lauterstein<br />
200 m Back W – Frances Adcock, Joanna Fargus<br />
4x200 m Free M – TBA<br />
DAY 15 - Saturday <strong>March</strong> 31<br />
50 m Free W – Libby Lenton, Jodie Henry<br />
50 m Back M – Matt Welsh, Hayden Stoeckel<br />
50 m Breast W – Leisel Jones, Tarnee White<br />
1500 m Free M – Grant Hackett, Craig Stevens<br />
4x100 m Medley W – TBA<br />
DAY 16 - Sunday <strong>April</strong> 1<br />
400 m IM M – Adam Lucas, Travis Nederpelt<br />
400 m IM W – Jennifer Reilly, Stephanie Rice<br />
4x100 m Medley M - TBA
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AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MEDAL TALLY – *Pool swimming only<br />
GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL<br />
Belgrade 1973 1 2 2 5<br />
Cali 1975 1 2 - 3<br />
West Berlin 1978 2 - - 2<br />
Guayaquil 1982 - 1 - 1<br />
Madrid 1986 - - - -<br />
Perth 1991 2 5 1 8<br />
Rome 1994 4 2 3 9<br />
Perth 1998 7 6 7 20<br />
Fukuoka 2001 13 3 3 19<br />
Barcelona 2003 6 9 7 22<br />
Montreal 2005 13 5 4 22<br />
Totals 49 35 27 111<br />
AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MEDAL TALLY - *Open Water medals included<br />
GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL<br />
Belgrade 1973 1 2 2 5<br />
Cali 1975 1 2 - 3<br />
West Berlin 1978 2 - - 2<br />
Guayaquil 1982 - 1 - 1<br />
Madrid 1986 - - - -<br />
Perth 1991 3 5 2 10<br />
Rome 1994 6 3 4 13<br />
Perth 1998 7 7 8 22<br />
Fukuoka 2001 13 3 4 20<br />
Barcelona 2003 6 9 7 22<br />
Montreal 2005 13 6 4 23<br />
Totals 52 38 31 121<br />
AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING WORLD CHAMPIONS<br />
Stephen Holland 1500m freestyle 15:31.85 Belgrade 1973<br />
Jenny Turrall 800m freestyle 8:44.75 Cali 1975<br />
Tracey Wickham 400m freestyle 4:06.26 West Berlin 1978<br />
Tracey Wickham 800m freestyle 8:24.94 West Berlin 1978<br />
Hayley Lewis 200m freestyle 2:00.48 Perth 1991<br />
Shelley Taylor-Smith 25km Open Water 5:21:05.23 Perth 1991<br />
Linley Frame 100m breaststroke 1:08.81 Perth 1991<br />
Samantha Riley 100m breaststroke 1:07.69 Rome 1994<br />
Samantha Riley 200m breaststroke 2:26.87 Rome 1994<br />
Kieren Perkins 400m freestyle 4:43.80 Rome 1994<br />
Kieren Perkins 1500m freestyle 14:50.52 Rome 1994<br />
Melissa Cunningham 25km Open Water 5:48:25.04 Rome 1994<br />
Melissa Cunningham 25km teams event Rome 1994<br />
Shelley Taylor-Smith<br />
David Bates<br />
David O’Brien<br />
Michael Klim 200m freestyle 1:47.41 Perth 1998<br />
Michael Klim 100m butterfly 52.25 Perth 1998<br />
Ian Thorpe 400m freestyle 3:46.29 Perth 1998
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Grant Hackett 1500m freestyle 14:51.70 Perth 1998<br />
Susie O’Neill 200m butterfly 2:07.93 Perth 1998<br />
Matt Welsh 4x100m medley 3:37.98 Perth 1998<br />
Phil Rogers<br />
Michael Klim<br />
Chris Fydler<br />
Michael Klim 4x200m freestyle 7:12.48 Perth 1998<br />
Grant Hackett<br />
Ian Thorpe<br />
Daniel Kowalski<br />
Ian Thorpe 200m freestyle 1:44.06 Fukuoka 2001<br />
Ian Thorpe 400m freestyle 3:40.<strong>17</strong> Fukuoka 2001<br />
Ian Thorpe 800m freestyle 7:39.16 Fukuoka 2001<br />
Grant Hackett 1500m freestyle 14:34.56 Fukuoka 2001<br />
Matt Welsh 100m backstroke 54.31 Fukuoka 2001<br />
Geoff Huegill 50m butterfly 23.50 Fukuoka 2001<br />
Giaan Rooney 200m freestyle 1:58.57 Fukuoka 2001<br />
Petria Thomas 100m butterfly 58.27 Fukuoka 2001<br />
Petria Thomas 200m butterfly 2:06.73 Fukuoka 2001<br />
Matt Welsh 4x100m medley 3:35.35 Fukuoka 2001<br />
Regan Harrison<br />
Geoff Huegill<br />
Ian Thorpe<br />
Michael Klim 4x100m freestyle 3:14.10 Fukuoka 2001<br />
Ashley Callus<br />
Todd Pearson<br />
Ian Thorpe<br />
Ian Thorpe 4x200m freestyle 7:04.66 Fukuoka 2001<br />
Grant Hackett<br />
Michael Klim<br />
Bill Kirby<br />
Dyana Calub 4x100m medley 4:01.50 Fukuoka 2001<br />
Leisel Jones<br />
Petria Thomas<br />
Sarah Ryan<br />
Ian Thorpe 200m freestyle 1:45.14 Barcelona 2003<br />
Ian Thorpe 400m freestyle 3:42.58 Barcelona 2003<br />
Grant Hackett 800m freestyle 7:43.82 Barcelona 2003<br />
Grant Hackett 1500m freestyle 14:43.14 Barcelona 2003<br />
Matthew Welsh 50m butterfly 23.43WR Barcelona 2003<br />
Grant Hackett 4x200m freestyle 7:08.58 Barcelona 2003<br />
Craig Stevens<br />
Nicholas Sprenger<br />
Ian Thorpe<br />
Grant Hackett 400m freestyle 3:42.91 Montreal 2005<br />
Grant Hackett 800m freestyle 7:38.65WR Montreal 2005<br />
Grant Hackett 1500m freestyle 14:42.58 Montreal 2005<br />
Lisbeth Lenton 50m freestyle 24.59 Montreal 2005<br />
Jodie Henry 100m freestyle 54.18 Montreal 2005<br />
Giaan Rooney 50m backstroke 28.63 Montreal 2005<br />
Jade Edmistone 50m breaststroke 30.45WR Montreal 2005<br />
Leisel Jones 100m breaststroke 1:06.25 Montreal 2005<br />
Leisel Jones 200m breaststroke 2:21.72WR Montreal 2005<br />
Danni Miatke 50m butterfly 26.11 Montreal 2005<br />
Jessicah Schipper 100m butterfly 57.23CR Montreal 2005<br />
Alice Mills 4x100m freestyle 3:37.32 Montreal 2005<br />
Lisbeth Lenton<br />
Jodie Henry<br />
Shayne Reese<br />
Sophie Edington 4x100m medley 3:57.47 Montreal 2005<br />
Jessicah Schipper<br />
Leisel Jones<br />
Lisbeth Lenton
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COACH PROFILES<br />
Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
ALAN THOMPSON<br />
1959<br />
National Head Coach<br />
Sydney<br />
Swimming <strong>Australia</strong><br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
2006 World Short Course, Shanghai, China – Head Coach; 2006 Pan Pacific Championships, Victoria, Canada<br />
– Head Coach; 2006 Commonwealth Games, <strong>Melbourne</strong> – Head Coach; 2005 World Swimming<br />
Championships, Montreal – Head Coach; 2004 World Short Course Championships, Indianapolis – Head<br />
Coach; 2004 Olympic Games, Athens - Coach; 2003 World Championships, Barcelona; 2003 Duel in the Pool,<br />
Indianapolis – Coach; 2002 Pan Pacific Championships, Yokohama – Coach; 2002 Commonwealth Games,<br />
Manchester - Coach; 2002 World Short Course, Moscow – Coach; 2001 World Championships, Fukuoka –<br />
Coach; 2000 World Short Course, Athens – Team Manager; 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney – Team Manager;<br />
1999 Pan Pacific Championships, Sydney – Team Manager; 1998 Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur –<br />
Team Manager; 1998 World Championships, Perth – Team Manager; 1997 Pan Pacific Championships,<br />
Fukuoka – Team Manager; 1995 World Short Course – Team Manager; 1994 World Championships, Rome –<br />
Team Manager; 1993 Pan Pacific Championships, Kobe – Team Manager
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Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
MICHAEL BOHL<br />
1962<br />
Coach<br />
Brisbane<br />
St Peters Western<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
2006 Pan Pacific Championships, Victoria, Canada; 2005 World Championships, Montreal, Canada; 2004 World Short Course<br />
Championships, Indianapolis; 2002 Oceania Championships, Noumea; 1992 Olympic Games, Barcelona; 1991 Pan Pacific<br />
Championships, Edmonton<br />
Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
ROGER BRUCE<br />
1938<br />
Coach<br />
Western <strong>Australia</strong><br />
Rockingham<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
2004 Olympic Games, Athens; 2002 Commonwealth Games, Manchester coach; 2002 Pan Pacific Championships, Yokohama<br />
coach; 2001 World Championships, Fukuoka coach; 1995 Pan Pacs Open water Coach/Handler.<br />
Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
DENIS COTTERELL<br />
1949<br />
Coach<br />
Gold Coast<br />
Miami<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
2006 World Short Course, Shanghai; 2005 World Championships, Montreal; 2004 Olympic Games, Athens; 2003 World<br />
Championships, Barcelona; 2003 Duel in the Pool, Indianapolis; 2002 Pan Pacific Championships, Yokohama; 2002<br />
Commonwealth Games, Manchester; 2001 World Championships, Fukuoka; 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney; 1999 Pan Pacific<br />
Championships, Sydney; 1998 Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur; 1998 World Championships, Perth; 1997 Pan Pacific<br />
Championships, Fukuoka; 1994 Commonwealth Games, Victoria; 1993 Pan Pacific Championships, Kobe; 1992 Olympic Games,<br />
Barcelona; 1990 Commonwealth Games, Auckland; 1988 Olympic Games, Seoul; 1987 Pan Pacific Championships, Brisbane<br />
Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
TRACEY MENZIES<br />
1972<br />
Coach<br />
Sydney<br />
SLC Aquadot<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
2004 Olympic Games, Athens; 2006 Commonwealth Games, <strong>Melbourne</strong>;
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Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
VINCE RALEIGH<br />
1952<br />
Coach<br />
Canberra<br />
AIS<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
2006 Pan Pacific Championships, Victoria Canada; 2006 World Short Course, Shanghai, 2006 Commonwealth Games, <strong>Melbourne</strong>;<br />
2005 World Championships, Montreal; 2004 World Short Course Championships, Indianapolis; 2003 World University Games,<br />
Daegu - Head Coach; 1997 World University Games, Sicily – Head Coach<br />
Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
JOHN RODGERS<br />
1940<br />
Coach<br />
Queensland<br />
Albany Creek<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
1982 Commonwealth Games, Brisbane; 1984 Olympic Games, Los Angeles; 2006 Pan Pacific Championships, Victoria Canada,<br />
2006 World Short Course, Shanghai;<br />
Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
SHANNON ROLLASON<br />
1971<br />
Coach<br />
Canberra<br />
AIS<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
2006 Commonwealth Games, <strong>Melbourne</strong>; 2005 World Championships, Montreal; 2004 Olympic Games, Athens; 2003 World<br />
Championships, Barcelona; 2003 Duel in the Pool, Indianapolis; 2002 Pan Pacific Championships, Yokohama; 2002<br />
Commonwealth Games, Manchester; 1997 Pan Pacific Championships, Fukuoka; 1997 World Short Course Championships,<br />
Gothenburg<br />
Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
GREG SALTER<br />
1953<br />
Coach<br />
Gold Coast<br />
Kingscliff ASC / NSWIS<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
2006 World Short Course, Shanghai, 2006 Commonwealth Games, <strong>Melbourne</strong>; 2005 World Championships, Montreal; 2003 World<br />
Championships, Barcelona; 2003 Duel in the Pool, Indianapolis; 2002 Pan Pacific Championships, Yokohama; 2002<br />
Commonwealth Games, Manchester; 2001 World Championships, Fukuoka; 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney; 1999 World Short<br />
Course, Hong Kong; 1995 Pan Pacs, Atlanta; 1991 Pan Pacs, Edmonton
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Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
GRANT STOELWINDER<br />
1970<br />
Coach<br />
Perth<br />
West Coast Swim Team/ WAIS Elite Coach<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
2006 Pan Pacific Championships, Victoria Canada, 2006 World Short Course, Shanghai, 2006 Commonwealth Games, <strong>Melbourne</strong>;<br />
2005 World Championships, Montreal; 2005 World Cup Tour<br />
Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
STEPHAN WIDMER<br />
1967<br />
Coach<br />
Brisbane<br />
QAS<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
2006 World Short Course, Shanghai, China; 2006 Commonwealth Games, <strong>Melbourne</strong>; 2005 FINA World Championships; 2004<br />
FINA World Short Course Championships, Indianapolis, 2004 Olympic Games, Athens, 2003 FINA World Championships,<br />
Barcelona<br />
Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
KEN WOOD<br />
1959<br />
Coach<br />
Queensland<br />
Redcliffe Leagues Lawnton<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
2006 Pan Pacific Championships, Victoria; , 2006 World Short Course Championships, Shanghai; 2006 Commonwealth Games,<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>; 2004 Olympic Games, Athens; 2003 Duel In Pool, Indianapolis; 2002, Pan Pacs, Yokohama, Commonwealth Games,<br />
Manchester, World Short Course Championships, Moscow; 2001 World Championships, Fukuoka; 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney;<br />
1999 Pan Pacs, Sydney; 1998 Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur, World Championships, Perth; 1997 Pan Pacs, Fukuoka;<br />
1996 Olympic Games, Atlanta; 1995 Pan Pacs, Atlanta; 1994 Commonwealth Games, Victoria; 1993 Pan Pacs, Kobe; 1992<br />
Olympic Games, Barcelona; 1991 Pan Pacs, Edmonton; 1990 Commonwealth Games, Auckland; 1988 Olympic Games, Seoul;<br />
1986 World Championships, Madrid, Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh; 1982 Commonwealth Games, Brisbane; 1974<br />
Commonwealth Games, Christchurch
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ATHLETE PROFILES MEN<br />
NAME: GRANT BRITS<br />
D.O.B: 11/08/87<br />
AGE: 19<br />
LIVES: Sydney<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: SAC Seals/NSWIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): SOPAC<br />
COACH: Tony Shaw<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won silver in 4x200m free on senior international debut at 2006<br />
FINA World Short Course Championships….won two silver and three bronze medals at<br />
2005 Junior Pan Pacs….has won four gold, 9 silver and 6 bronze medals at <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Age Championships….represented <strong>Australia</strong> at two Trans Tasman Series’….won six<br />
medals including three gold at 2006 Oceania Championships<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong><br />
Was third in the 200m free and seventh in the 50m back at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006<br />
Won silver swimming third in 4x200m free and was 15th in 50m back at FINA World Short<br />
Course Swimming Championships in Shanghai….placed fifth in 200m back and eighth in<br />
50m back at Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….second in 200m back<br />
& sixth in 200m free at Swim Meet of Champions in Mission Viejo….won 200m free and<br />
both free relays, was second in 100m back & third in 50m back & 400m free at Oceania<br />
Championships in Cairns….was third in 200m back, fifth in 100m back and 200m free and<br />
seventh in 100m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart<br />
IN 2005<br />
Was fourth in 50m, fifth in 100m and fourth in 200m back at Telstra Trials in<br />
Sydney….gold medallist in the 200m back and silver medallist in the 100m back at the<br />
Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Brisbane….silver medallist in the 50m<br />
back and fourth in the 200m back at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships<br />
in <strong>Melbourne</strong> to earn his <strong>Australia</strong>n team debut for the 2006 FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Shanghai….fourth placing in the 200m back at the FINA World Cup in<br />
Sydney….claimed silver in 200m back & 4x200m free and bronze in 100m back, 200m IM<br />
and 4x100m medley at Junior Pan Pacs in Maui<br />
IN 2004<br />
A semi finalist in both the 100 and 200m back at the Telstra Olympic Team Selection<br />
Trials in Sydney….picked up one gold, three silver and two bronze at the Fisher & Paykel<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Perth….claimed a swag of victories on the Fisher and<br />
Paykel Trans Tasman Series….silver medallist at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Brisbane in the 50m back and was also a finalist at the meet in the 100<br />
and 200m back and 100m IM….finalist in the 50m back at the FINA World Cup in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
IN 2003<br />
Semi finalist in the 200m back at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Sydney….winner of the 200m back and 200m IM at the Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Short<br />
Course<br />
Shanghai, China 2006 2nd 4x200m free; 15th 50m back<br />
Junior Pan Pacs Maui, USA 2005 2nd 200m back, 4x200m free; 3rd 100m back, 200m IM, 4x100m<br />
medley<br />
Oceania Champs Cairns, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st 200m, 4x100m, 4x200m free;<br />
2nd 100m back; 3rd 400m free,<br />
50m back<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EV EVENT ENT PERSONAL ALL-TIME<br />
MEET<br />
BEST ST AUSTRALIAN<br />
RANKING NG<br />
200m freestyle 1:49.66 <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
50m backstroke 26.06 2005 Aust. Champs<br />
100m backstroke 56.09 2005 Aust. Champs<br />
200m backstroke 2:02.08 2005 Aust. Age<br />
Championships in Brisbane….multiple placegetter on the Fisher and Paykel Trans<br />
Tasman Series tour….a finalist in the 50 and 100m back at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in Hobart<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….winner of two silver and three bronze at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in<br />
Sydney….semi finalist in the 50 and 200m back at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> ….2001….a finalist in the 100 and 200m back and 100m fly<br />
at the Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum – Jeanette, Dad – Gary, Sister – Kara; WHAT OR WHO<br />
INSPIRES YOU: Family and friends; ROLE MODELS: Ian Thorpe and Kelly Slater<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Commerce – Accounting; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING<br />
AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Rugby Union, Athletics; Tennis; INTERESTING<br />
FACTS PEOLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU: Born in South Africa; ULTIMATE<br />
RELAXATION: Surfing; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Fudge; ONE THING YOU<br />
CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: The beach; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM<br />
SWIMMING: Study and surf.<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Springboks; MOVIES: The Notebook; TV SHOW: The Simpsons and<br />
Family Guy; DRINK: Ginger beer; HOBBIES: Surfing; PETS: Fish; BEST MATES:<br />
Cassie, James, Jeremy, Will, Abi, Richard, Kenrick; HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY<br />
MEMBERS REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL<br />
LEVEL? Mum, swimming for South Africa; Dad, water polo for South Africa; WHO HAS<br />
BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY: Family and friends; HOW<br />
WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? Fun, happy and friendly;<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a run smart friendly person;<br />
SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: Swim well at <strong>2007</strong> World Championships;<br />
SWIMMING CAREER UTLIMATE GOAL: Make Olympics; PERSONAL AMBITIONS:<br />
Make Olympics and become a business person; WHAT AGE DID YOU START<br />
SWIMMING AND WHY? Age 10, friends and parents; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND<br />
WHY? Ian Thorpe; FAVOURITE ATHLETE: Kelly Slater; NOTABLE QUOTE: "Just have<br />
fun".
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NAME: LEITH BRODIE<br />
NICKNAME: Brodes<br />
D.O.B: 16/07/1986<br />
AGE: 20<br />
BORN: Kempsey, NSW<br />
LIVES: Brisbane QLD<br />
HWT: 189cm<br />
WGT: 79kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Albany Creek /QAS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Albany Creek<br />
COACH: John Rodgers<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Bronze medallist in 4x100m free at 2005 FINA<br />
World Championship….fourth in 200m IM at 2006 Commonwealth<br />
Games….four-time finalist in IM at two FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships….won bronze medals in 4x100m & 4x200m free at 2006<br />
Pan Pacific Championships….claimed three gold and two bronze at the<br />
2004 Oceania Championships….has won six gold at <strong>Australia</strong> Short<br />
Course Championships IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 200m IM, was third in 400m IM,<br />
fourth in 100m fly and seventh in the 200m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 <strong>Australia</strong>n champion in the<br />
200m IM at Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….finished<br />
4th in 200m IM at Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….fourth in 200m<br />
IM, seventh in 400m IM & tenth in 100m IM at FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Shanghai….won (Barcelona) and was second (Canet) in<br />
the 200m IM on Mare Nostrum series….won bronze in 4x100m & 4x200m<br />
free, was fourth in 200m IM, sixth in 400m IM and eighth in 200m free at<br />
Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria, BC…. won 100, 200 and 400m IM<br />
at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart….broke<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n record in 100 & 200m IM at <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships IN 2005 Bronze medallist in 4x100m free & 10th in 200m<br />
IM at FINA World Championship in Montreal….grabbed silver in the 200m<br />
IM & bronze in the 400m IM at the Telstra Trials in Sydney…. broke own<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age record for the 200m IM posting a 2:01.70 at the 2005 Fisher<br />
& Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Brisbane….won 100, 200 and<br />
400m IM at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
IN 2004 A finalist in the 200m IM and 100m back at the Telstra Olympic<br />
Team Selection Trials in Sydney….member of the 2004 Oceania<br />
Championship team in Suva where he won 3 gold and 2 bronze….the<br />
winner of the 100 and 200m IM at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Brisbane....placed eighth in 200m IM & 10th in 100m IM<br />
at FINA World Short Course Championships in Indianapolis IN 2003 Dual<br />
silver medallist at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Olympic Youth Festival in Sydney….a<br />
semi finalist in the 200m IM at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Sydney….multiple gold medallist on the Fisher & Paykel Trans Tasman<br />
series….a finalist in the 100m IM at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Hobart<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….Gold medallist in the 200 and 400m IM at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
championships in Sydney….member of the Fisher and Paykel Trans<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 2<br />
2 – 200m I.M. (06, 07)<br />
Tasman team….semi finalist at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships….2001….silver medallist in the 200m IM at the Tip Top<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>…. 2000….silver medallist in<br />
the 100m breast at the Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Perth<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother- Robyn, Father- Andrew, Siblings - Sam and<br />
Stephanie;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: <strong>2007</strong> University of Queensland- Engineering;<br />
SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: None;<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU: I’m half<br />
New Zealander; SUPERSTITIONS: If I think of doing something I have to<br />
do it because something bad will happen; ULTIMATE RELAXATION:<br />
Sleeping and watching TV; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Frozen food;<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Food; WHAT DO YOU LIKE<br />
TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Sleep, hang out with mates<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: All Blacks and Manly Sea Eagles; MOVIES:<br />
Anchorman, Old Skool; TV SHOW: Wild Boyz;, Family Guy, Futurama,<br />
Simpsons; BANDS/MUSIC: Electronica; DRINK: Ice break SWIM MEET:<br />
Any one that I'm tapered for; HOBBIES: Surfing; PETS: Dog; BEST<br />
MATES: Dal Hubo, Myles, Eric, Yeronga boys; LAST BOOK READ: Can't<br />
remembers; HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED<br />
AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL?: My brother<br />
Sam was in the Youth Olympics 2003; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST<br />
INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? My mother because she cooks<br />
me dinner; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE<br />
WORDS: Insane party animal; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: Finals<br />
at World championships; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Medal<br />
in the Olympics; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Break 2 minutes for 200 IM;<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
SWIMMING CAREER? Moving interstate; WHAT AGE DID YOU START<br />
SWIMMING AND WHY? Age eight so that I didn’t drown; FAVOURITE<br />
SWIMMER AND WHY? Sabir Muhummad because he is so fast;<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Steve Menzies, old war horse and<br />
still going strong;<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Champs Montreal, Canada 2005 3 rd 4x100m free; 10 th 200m IM<br />
Commonwealth Games <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 4 th 200m IM<br />
World Short Course Indianapolis, USA 2004 8 th 200m IM; 10 th 100m IM<br />
Shanghai, China 2006 4 th 200m IM; 7 th 400m IM, 4x100m free (heat swim); 10 th 100m IM<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 3 rd 4x100m, 4x200m free; 4 th 200m IM; 6 th 400m IM; 8 th 200m free<br />
Duel in the Pool Irvine, USA 2005 4 th 200m IM; 5 th 100m fly; 6 th 50m free<br />
Oceania Champs Suva, Fiji 2004 1 st 100m, 4x50m, 4x100m free; 3 rd 200m back, 200m IM; 4 th 50m back; 6 th 50m free<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Youth Olympic Festival Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2003 2 nd 100m back, 200m IM; 3 rd 4x100m medley<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
100m freestyle 49.99 2006 QLD Champs<br />
200m freestyle 1:49.56 2006 Pan Pacs<br />
100m butterfly 53.77 <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
200m IM 2:00.57 4th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
400m IM 4:21.65 10th 2006 Pan Pacs
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NAME: ASHLEY CALLUS<br />
NICKNAME: Ash<br />
D.O.B: 10/03/79<br />
AGE: 28<br />
BORN: Brisbane, QLD<br />
LIVES: Gold Coast, QLD<br />
HWT: 188cm<br />
WGT: 88kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Southport Olympic/QAS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Southport Olympic<br />
COACH: Glenn Baker<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Sydney 2000 Olympic Games gold medallist as a member of<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>'s world record breaking 4x100m free relay team....2002 FINA World Short<br />
Course 100m free champion….has won a World Championship, two Commonwealth and<br />
one Pan Pacific gold medal as a member of the 4x100m free relay<br />
team….Commonwealth and Pan Pacific 100m freestyle silver medallist….has won two<br />
gold and two silver at three Commonwealth Games.…three time <strong>Australia</strong>n champion<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Was second in the 50 & 100m free and eighth in the 50m fly at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 Bronze medal in 50m free and<br />
fourth in 100m free at 2006 Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….silver<br />
medallist 4x100m free relay and finalist in 50m and 100m free at 2006 Commonwealth<br />
Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won gold in 4x100m medley at FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Shanghai….was a finalist in 50 & 100m free at Swim Meet of<br />
Champions in Mission Viejo and Santa Clara International….was second in 100m free<br />
and fourth in 50m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart IN<br />
2005 Finished fourth in the 100m free and third in the 50m free at the Telstra Trials in<br />
Sydney….took an extended break from the pool following the Athens Olympics….claimed<br />
the 100m free and finished second in the 50m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….silver medallist in the 100m free and bronze in the 50m<br />
event at the FINA World Cup in Sydney IN 2004 Placed second in both the 50 and 100m<br />
free at Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials in Sydney….qualified for his second<br />
Olympic Games….finishing 26th in the 50m and 31st in the 100m free while ill at Olympic<br />
Games in Athens IN 2003 Set a personal best of 48.92 at the Queensland<br />
Championships in January….went on to the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Sydney<br />
where he dead heated with Ian Thorpe in the 100m final and claimed his second<br />
consecutive <strong>Australia</strong>n 50m title…. represented <strong>Australia</strong> in Barcelona at the 2003 World<br />
Championships where he was a semi finalist in the 100m freestyle and finished fourth in<br />
the 4x100m free relay….claimed silver in both the 50 and 100 free at the FINA World Cup<br />
in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002… Maiden individual <strong>Australia</strong>n title in the 50m free and also finish second in the<br />
100m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane… made his second<br />
consecutive Commonwealth Games team…also became a member of the world record<br />
breaking 4x100m medley relay team in a one off time trial at the event alongside Geoff<br />
Huegill, Matt Welsh and Jim Piper….in Manchester he was again a member of the<br />
victorious 4x100 metre free relay team and finished second in the 100m free…. repeated<br />
the performance with the relay gold and 100m free silver at the Pan Pacific<br />
Championships in Yokohama ….claimed gold in the 100m free at the FINA World Short<br />
Course Championships in Moscow in a new <strong>Australia</strong>n record….won the 50m free at the<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2000 1 st 4x100m free<br />
Athens, Greece 2004 6 th 4x100m free (heat swim); 26 th 50m free; 31 st 100m free<br />
World Champs Fukuoka, Japan 2001 1 st 4x100m free; 7 th 100m free<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2003 4 th 4x100m free; 10 th 100m free; 26 th 50m free<br />
Commonwealth Games Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1998 1 st 4x100m free; 5 th 50m free<br />
Manchester, England 2002 1 st 4x100m free; 2 nd 100m free; 5 th 50m free<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 2 nd 4x100m free; 6 th 100m free; 8 th 50m free<br />
World Short Course Athens, Greece 2000 7 th 100m free; 5 th 4x100m free; 4x100m medley<br />
Moscow, Russia 2002 1 st 100m free; 6 th 50m free<br />
Shanghai, China 2006 1 st 4x100m medley; 7 th 4x100m free (heat swim); 9 th 100m free<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Yokohama, Japan 2002 1 st 4x100m free; 2 nd 100m free; 4 th 50m free<br />
Goodwill Games Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 1 st overall men’s team; 3 rd 100m free<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EV EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST<br />
ST<br />
ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
50m freestyle 22.19 3rd 2006 QLD Champs<br />
100m freestyle 48.92 4th 2002 QLD Champs<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 3<br />
50m freestyle (02, 03) 100m freestyle (03)<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….2001….Won silver in<br />
both the 50 and 100m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Hobart….made his<br />
FINA World Championship debut in Fukuoka claiming gold as a member of the 4x100m<br />
free relay team and was also a finalist in his individual 100m event….gold medallist in the<br />
100m free and silver in the 50m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Perth….silver medallist in the 100m free and bronze medallist in the<br />
50m event at the Telstra World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….2000….Placed third in the 50 and<br />
100m free at the Telstra Olympic Selection Trials….swam the second leg and won gold in<br />
4x100m free at Sydney Olympics….PREVIOUS….made his <strong>Australia</strong>n team debut at the<br />
1998 Commonwealth Games as a gold medallist in the 4x100m free relay team, was also<br />
a finalist in the 50m free in Kuala Lumpur<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Father – John, Mum – Sue, Brother – Murray; WHAT OR WHO<br />
INSPIRES YOU: The <strong>Australia</strong>n Swim team; ROLE MODELS: Michael Jordan.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: PT; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU<br />
PLAY NOW: Rugby League, basketball; INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT<br />
KNOW ABOUT YOU: Cry during movies;ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Beach;<br />
SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: Microwave meals; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE<br />
WITHOUT: Hair clippers; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING:<br />
Sleep, eat.<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Gold Coast Titans; TV SHOW: Home and Away; BAND/MUSIC:<br />
House; FOOD: Steak; DRINK: Water; SWIM MEET: The Beaudesert Meet.<br />
PETS: Dog; BEST MATES: The Magnificent Seven; WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST<br />
ASSET? Looks; HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS REPRESENTED<br />
AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Dad –Qld Rugby League;<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY: Father and<br />
mother; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? Sexy, smart<br />
and shaved; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: To Win; SWIMMING CAREER<br />
ULTIMATE GOAL: To Win HAVE YOU ENCOUNTED ANY OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? Illness and injury; WHAT AGE DID YOU START<br />
SWIMMING ? At 16 when I won first race; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? Duncan<br />
Armstrong. Awesome race in '88 to win Olympic gold; NOTABLE QUOTE: Work hard,<br />
give everything 100%.
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: NICK D’ARCY<br />
NICKNAME: Darcy<br />
D.O.B: 23/07/87<br />
AGE: 19<br />
BORN: Brisbane, QLD<br />
LIVES: Kawana, QLD<br />
HWT: 181cm<br />
WGT: 80kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Maroochydore<br />
Swimming Club<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Kawana Aquatic Centre<br />
COACH: Brian Stehr<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won two gold medals at 2006 Mare<br />
Nostrum series….placed sixth in 200m fly at 2006 Pan Pacific<br />
Championships….finished as ninth highest pointscorer at 2006<br />
Mare Nostrum series….two time <strong>Australia</strong>n Age champion in 200m<br />
fly….won a silver medal in 200m fly at 2006 Oceania<br />
Championships….won 200m fly at 2006 <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Claimed silver in the 200m fly and was sixth in 100m fly at<br />
the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 Won two gold and one silver medal in 200m fly at Mare<br />
Nostrum series….ninth highest placed competitor of the Mare<br />
Nostrum series…bronze medallist 200m fly at FINA World Cup in<br />
Belo Hirozonte…claimed silver in 200m fly and was fourth in 100m<br />
fly at the Oceania Championships in Cairns.…placed fourth in<br />
200m fly at Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….placed sixth at major international meet debut in<br />
200m fly at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria, BC….won 200m<br />
fly for maiden national open title and was seventh in 50m fly at<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart<br />
IN 2005 Finished fourth in 200m fly at Telstra Trials in<br />
Sydney....won gold in 200m fly and was third in 100m fly at Fisher<br />
& Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Brisbane….selected on<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Junior Pan Pac Team (although unable to compete due<br />
to injury)….won gold in 100 and 200m fly at Qld Age<br />
Championships in Brisbane<br />
IN 2004 Won gold in 200m fly and was second in 100m fly at the<br />
Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Perth.…won Qld<br />
Age Championships in Brisbane in 100 & 200m fly….sixth 200m fly<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Brisbane<br />
IN 2003 Won gold in 200m fly at Qld Age State Championships in<br />
Brisbane….was third in 200m fly at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Brisbane<br />
IN 2002 Gold medallist in 200m fly at Qld Age Championships in<br />
Brisbane<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 6 th 200m fly<br />
Oceania Champs Cairns, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 2 nd 200m fly; 4 th 100m fly; 7 th 50m fly<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum - Sue, Dad – Justin, Brothers – Ben<br />
and Mitch;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: BSc University Queensland; SPORTS<br />
BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Surfing,<br />
snowboarding, wakeboarding, tennis; SUPERSTITIONS: If you<br />
hold your breath going past a graveyard you get another life;<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Music; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE<br />
WITHOUT: Surfing; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM<br />
SWIMMING: Sleeping<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Manly Sea Eagles; MOVIES: Dirty Sanchez;<br />
TV SHOW: Entourage, The OC; BANDS/MUSIC: Rap; CDs: Rap;<br />
FOOD: Kebabs: DRINK: Coke; SWIM MEET: Junior Pan Pacs<br />
2005; HOBBIES: Surfing; PETS: Two dogs; BEST MATES:<br />
Hickey, Turner, Tanner; LAST BOOK YOU READ: Da Vinci Code;<br />
WHAT'S YOUR GREAT ASSET? Telstra Shares; HAVE ANY OF<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY: Dad and mum because they help me out when I have<br />
problems; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As<br />
someone who could do anything; SWIMMING SHORT TERM<br />
GOALS: Medal at World Championships; SWIMMING CAREER<br />
ULTIMATE GOAL: Win at the Olympic Games; PERSONAL<br />
AMBITIONS: To complete medicine and be an Olympian; HAVE<br />
YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
SWIMMING CAREER? Lots of coaches telling me I can't do it.<br />
Lots of broken bones. Lots of sickness. WHAT AGE DID YOU<br />
START SWIMMING AND AGE? Age seven because my parents<br />
forced me; FAVOURITE SWIMMER: Grant Hackett; FAVOURITE<br />
ATHLETE: Darren Lockyer; NOTABLE QUOTE: "Live fast, die<br />
young".<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING N MEET<br />
100m butterfly 54.59 <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
200m butterfly 1:57.82 9th 2006 Pan Pacs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: NICK FFROST<br />
NICKNAME: Frosty<br />
D.O.B: 14/08/86<br />
AGE: 21<br />
BORN: Mackay, QLD<br />
LIVES: Canberra, ACT<br />
HWT: <strong>17</strong>4cm<br />
WGT: 70kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Olympic/ AIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): AIS<br />
COACH: Doug Frost<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won relay bronze at 2006<br />
Commonwealth Games….claimed silver in 4x200m free & was<br />
eighth in 200m free at 2006 FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships….claimed bronze in 4x200m free at 2006 Pan<br />
Pacific Championships….won two gold medals and four silver<br />
medals at the 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games in<br />
Bendigo….made two finals at the FINA World Cup event in Durban<br />
in 2005….finished second in 200 and 400m free at the 2006 Telstra<br />
Commonwealth Games Trials<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Was sixth in the 200m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 Claimed silver in<br />
200m and 400m free at Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>…..won bronze in the 4x200m free, finished 8th in the<br />
200m free and 11th in 400m free at the Commonwealth Games in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>…. claimed silver in 4x200m free & was eighth in 200m<br />
free at FINA World Short Course Championships in<br />
Shanghai….was second in 200m free at Swim Meet of Champions<br />
in Mission Viejo and third in 200m free at Santa Clara<br />
International….added bronze in 4x200m free, was ninth in 200m<br />
free & 15th in the 400m free at Pan Pacific Championships in<br />
Victoria, BC<br />
IN 2005 Grabbed bronze in 200m and was 8th in 400m free at<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….won silver in 200 & 400m free at Fisher & Paykel<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Brisbane….was ninth in 200m<br />
free at Telstra Trials in Sydney….made finals of the 200m and<br />
400m free at Durban & Sydney rounds of FINA World Cup IN 2004<br />
Won two gold and four silver medals at Commonwealth Youth<br />
Games in Bendigo….was a finalist in 200 & 400m free at Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Brisbane IN 2003<br />
Claimed bronze in 200m free at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Brisbane<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….finished fourth in 200m free at <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Sydney….2001….won bronze in 100m fly at Tip<br />
Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Father – Peter, Mum – Gillian, Brother – Tim;<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Watching others perform well;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Sports Management at University;<br />
SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW:<br />
Soccer as a youngster, recreational surfing; INTERESTING FACTS<br />
PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU: I fell off a balcony when<br />
I was young; SUPERSTITIONS: None; ULTIMATE RELAXATION:<br />
Watching TV; SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: Anything on the<br />
BBQ; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: Sleep; WHAT DO<br />
YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Surf and spend time<br />
with friends.<br />
FAVOURITES<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Brisbane Broncos; MOVIES: Remember the<br />
Titans; TV SHOW: Home and Away; BANDS/MUSIC: Anything but<br />
Punk; FOOD: Seafood and Thai; DRINK: Juice; SWIM MEET:<br />
Commonwealth Games 2006; LAST BOOK YOU READ: Scar<br />
Tissue by Anthony Keidis; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST<br />
INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY: My parents and brother<br />
because they have helped shape me into who I am; HOW WOULD<br />
YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Loves a tan;<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Like to have<br />
fun and a tough competitor; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS:<br />
Swim well at Worlds; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL:<br />
Make the Olympics; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMMING<br />
AND WHY? 10 or 11; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY?<br />
Brenton Rickard because he's funny; NOTABLE QUOTE: "To give<br />
anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift", Steve<br />
Prefontain.<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Commonwealth Games <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 3 rd 4x200m free; 8 th 200m free; 11 th 400m free<br />
World Short Course Shanghai, China 2006 2 nd 4x200m free; 8 th 200m free; 25 th 400m free<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 3rd 4x200m free; 9 th 200m free; 15 th 400m free<br />
Youth Commonwealth Games Bendigo, Victoria 2004 1 st 4x100m, 4x200m free; 2 nd 100m, 200m, 1500m free; 4 th 400m free<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT PERSONAL BEST ALL TIME AUST RANKING MEET<br />
100m freestyle 50.72 2006 Swim Meet of Champs<br />
200m freestyle 1:48.80 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
400m freestyle 3:51.93 2006 Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: GRANT HACKETT<br />
NICKNAME: Hacky<br />
D.O.B: 09/05/80<br />
AGE: 26<br />
BORN: Gold Coast<br />
LIVES: <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
HWT: 198.7cm<br />
WGT: 95kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: <strong>Melbourne</strong> Vicentre/VIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): MSAC<br />
COACH: Ian Pope<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Most decorated swimmer in<br />
FINA World Championship history with <strong>17</strong> medals….won<br />
two gold at 2000 Olympics & a gold and two silver in<br />
2004….has won 10 gold, five silver and two bronze at four<br />
FINA World Championships….won first world titles at age<br />
<strong>17</strong>….only swimmer in history to win the same event at four<br />
consecutive world titles….has won seven Commonwealth<br />
Games medals including 4 gold….owns seven gold and a<br />
bronze from three FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships….world record holder for 800m (7:38.65)<br />
and 1500m (14:34.56) free long course and 400m<br />
(3:34.58), 800m (7:25.28) & 1500m (14:10.10) free short<br />
course….winner of 19 <strong>Australia</strong>n titles – 10 in the 1500m<br />
free….two time Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Swimmer of the Year<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong><br />
Claimed gold in 400, 800 & 1500m free at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006<br />
Won 400m free at Telstra Grand Prix 1 in Brisbane….won<br />
200m, 400m and 1500m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in Hobart<br />
IN 2005<br />
Claimed gold in 400 & 800m free as well as record fourth<br />
straight 1500m free, was second in 200m free & third in<br />
4x200m at FINA World Championships in Montreal….set<br />
new world record in 800m free at World<br />
Championships….won ninth <strong>Australia</strong>n 1500m free title<br />
along with 200, 400 & 800m free at Telstra Trials in<br />
Sydney…..added gold in 200 & 400m free at Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
IN 2004<br />
Won 1500m, was second in 400m and 4x200m free and<br />
fifth in 200m free at Athens Olympics….won 400 & 1500m<br />
free and added silver in the 200m free at Telstra Olympic<br />
Team Selection Trials in Sydney<br />
IN 2003<br />
Claimed gold in the 800m, 1500m and 4x200m free, silver<br />
400m free, bronze 200m free, FINA World Championships<br />
in Barcelona….won the 800m & 1500m free and was<br />
second in 200 & 400m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships in Sydney….claimed gold in 200 & 1500m<br />
free at Duel in the Pool in Indianapolis<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 19<br />
2 - 200m freestyle (99, 05);<br />
4 – 400m freestyle (97, 04, 05, 07);<br />
3 – 800m freestyle (03, 05, 07);<br />
10 – 1500m freestyle (97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07)<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….won three gold and two silver at Manchester<br />
Commonwealth Games….added four gold and two silver<br />
at the Pan Pacs in Yokohama….picked up gold in 400m,<br />
1500m & 4x200m free at FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Moscow….broke short course world<br />
400m free record at Telstra Grand Prix in<br />
Sydney….2001….won two gold and two silver and set<br />
world records in 1500m & 4x200m free at FINA World<br />
Championships in Fukuoka….claimed world records in the<br />
800 & 1500m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Perth….2000….took home gold in<br />
1500m & 4x200m free (as a heat swimmer) from the<br />
Sydney Olympics….1999….won two gold and a silver at<br />
Pan Pacs in Sydney.…snared gold in 400 & 1500m free at<br />
FINA World Short Course Championships in Hong<br />
Kong….1998….won first ever world titles at FINA World<br />
Championships in Perth in 1500m and 4x200m free….won<br />
a gold & a silver at Commonwealth Games in Kuala<br />
Lumpur….1997….won gold in 400, 800, 1500 & 4x200m<br />
free on <strong>Australia</strong>n team debut at Pan Pacs in<br />
Fukuoka….added gold in 1500 & 4x200m free and was<br />
third in 400m free at FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Gothenburg<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Dad – Neville, Mum – Margaret,<br />
Brother – Craig and Fiancé – Candice; ROLE MODELS:<br />
Mum and Dad<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor of Commerce at<br />
Bond University; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND<br />
SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Rugby league, surfing, surf<br />
life saving and golf; INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE<br />
MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU: I had 5 wisdom teeth;<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Watching a DVD, relaxing on<br />
a boat or having a nice dinner (seafood on loungeroom<br />
floor on Sundays) SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN:<br />
Watching someone else cook; ONE THING YOU CAN'T<br />
LIVE WITHOUT: Mobile phone and my car; WHAT DO<br />
YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Going to<br />
the movies
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Wallabies and Brisbane Broncos;<br />
MOVIES: Braveheart; BANDS/MUSIC: Anything and<br />
everything; FOOD: Seafood; DRINK: Apple and black<br />
currant juice; SWIM MEET: Olympics; HOBBIES: Surfing,<br />
golf and watching DVD’s; PETS: German Shepard dog -<br />
‘Blade’; BEST MATES: Craig (my brother), Andrew, Matt,<br />
LAST BOOK READ: The Rise and Rise of Kerry Packer;<br />
WHATS YOUR GREATEST ASSET?: Perseverance;<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED<br />
AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL<br />
LEVEL?: Mother- running and tennis, Brother- swimming<br />
and surf life saving, Father- football and running; WHO<br />
HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2000 1st 1500m, 4x200m free (heat swim); 7th 400m free; 8th 200m free<br />
Athens, Greece 2004 1st 1500m free; 2nd 400m, 4x200m free; 5th 200m free<br />
World Champs Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 1998 1st 1500m, 4x200 free; 2nd 400m free<br />
Fukuoka, Japan 2001 1st 1500m, 4x200 free; 2nd 400m, 800m free<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2003 1st 800m, 1500m, 4x200m free; 2nd 400m free; 3rd 200m free<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 1st 400m, 800m, 1500m free; 2nd 200m free; 3rd 4x200m free<br />
Commonwealth Kuala Lumpur, 1998 1<br />
Games<br />
Malaysia<br />
st 1500m free; 2nd 400m free<br />
Manchester, England 2002 1st 1500m, 4x100m, 4x200m free; 2nd 200m, 400m free<br />
World Short Course Gothenburg, Sweden 1997 1st 1500m, 4x200 free; 3rd 400m free<br />
Hong Kong, China 1999 1st 400m, 1500m free<br />
Moscow, Russia 2002 1st 400m, 1500m, 4x200m free<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Fukuoka, Japan 1997 1st 400, 800, 1500m, 4x200 free<br />
Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 1999 1st 1500m, 4x200 free; 2nd 400m free<br />
Yokohama, Japan 2002 1st 800m, 1500m, 4x100m, 4x200m free; 2nd 200m,<br />
400m free<br />
Goodwill Games Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 1st 200m ,1500m free; 2nd 400m free<br />
Duel in the Pool Indianapolis, USA 2003 1st 200m, 1500m free<br />
Irvine, USA 2005 1st 400m free; 2nd 200m free<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT PERSONAL ALL-TIME MEET<br />
BEST AUSTRALIAN<br />
RANKING<br />
100m freestyle 50.31 2002 Aust. Champs<br />
200m freestyle 1:45.61 2nd 2004 Aust. Champs<br />
400m freestyle 3:42.51 2nd 2001 World Champs<br />
800m freestyle 7:38.65 World Record 2005 World Champs<br />
1500m freestyle 14:34.56 World Record 2001 World Champs<br />
INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? Mother and<br />
father because you are a product of your environment;<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE<br />
WORDS: Disciplined, persistent and caring; HOW<br />
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a family<br />
man and someone who always gives their best in any field<br />
or situation; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS:<br />
Personal best at FINA World Championships; SWIMMING<br />
CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: To see my potential;<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To be successful in business<br />
and any other post swimming careers; HAVE YOU<br />
ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
SWIMMING CAREER? Illness;injury. WHAT AGE DID<br />
YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? At age of 4,<br />
because my brother swam. NOTABLE QUOTE: “Keep it<br />
simple.”
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: EPHRAIM HANNANT<br />
NICKNAME: Eph<br />
D.O.B: 18/02/1988<br />
AGE: 19<br />
BORN: Gold Coast, QLD<br />
LIVES: Gold Coast, QLD<br />
HGT: 180cm<br />
WGT: 76kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Miami Swimming Club<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Pizzey Park<br />
COACH: Denis Cotterell<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won gold in 200m back at 2006<br />
Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials….won gold in 200m back<br />
at 2006 Swim Meet of Champions in Mission Viejo….placed<br />
sixth in 200m back at 2006 Pan Pacific Championships….won<br />
gold in 400m IM at 2005 Junior Pan Pacific<br />
Championships….won a gold and a bronze at 2004 Oceania<br />
Championships<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Placed second in 200m back and fifth in the 400m free<br />
at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 Won gold in 200m back and bronze in 400m IM at<br />
Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>.…added<br />
gold in 200m back and silver in 400m free at Swim Meet of<br />
Champions in Mission Viejo....won 200m back and silver in<br />
400m free at Telstra GP2 in Brisbane.…won 200m free and was<br />
second in 400m free at Telstra GP1 in Brisbane….placed sixth<br />
in 200m back at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria, BC<br />
IN 2005 Was third in 800m free, fifth in 400m IM and seventh in<br />
200m back at Telstra Trials in Sydney….won bronze in 400m IM<br />
& was fourth in 800m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won gold in 400m IM at Junior<br />
Pan Pacific Championships in Maui IN 2004 Placed sixth in<br />
400m IM at Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials in<br />
Sydney….won silver in 1500m free and bronze in 400m IM at<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
Brisbane….won 4x200m free, was third in 200m free and fourth<br />
in 400m IM at Oceania Championships in Suva….won two gold,<br />
two silver and a bronze at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Perth IN 2003 Won 10 gold medals at Qld<br />
Open & Age Championships….won Swimmer of the Meet at Qld<br />
Age Championships<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother – Pam, Dad – Ralph, 10 brothers<br />
and sisters; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Grant Hackett<br />
and my family; ROLE MODELS: My dad<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: - 1<br />
1- 200m backstroke (06)<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 6 th 200m back<br />
Junior Pan Pac Champs Maui, USA 2005 1 st 400m IM; 4 th 1500m free<br />
Oceania Champs Suva, Fiji 2004 1 st 4x200m free; 3 rd 200m free; 4 th 400m IM<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Swimmer; SPORTS BEFORE<br />
SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Rugby, now OZ-<br />
Tag; INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW<br />
ABOUT YOU: I have 10 brothers and sisters;<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: Wetting myself before a race; ULTIMATE<br />
RELAXATION: Sleeping; SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN:<br />
Eggs; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: My Mum;<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING:<br />
Hanging out with friends<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Brisbane Broncos; MOVIES: Dumb and<br />
Dumber; TV SHOW: Friends; BANDS/MUSIC: Punk, MxPx;<br />
CDs: iPod; FOOD: Mum's baked dinner; DRINK: JB's; SWIM<br />
MEET: Grand Prixs: HOBBIES: Surfing; PETS: None; BEST<br />
MATES: Jesse, Josh, Heidi, Kyle, Jamie; WHAT'S YOUR<br />
GREATEST ASSET: Surf board; HAVE ANY OF YOUR<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? My brother Ben<br />
who won the NRL grand final with the Brisbane Broncos; WHO<br />
HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY: My family; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF<br />
IN THREE WORDS? Fun, sporty, funny; HOW WOULD YOU<br />
LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Just a genuine guy; SWIMMING<br />
SHORT TERM GOALS: To break the Aust 200 backstroke<br />
record; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: To be the<br />
best; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To be a free man; HAVE YOU<br />
ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
SWIMMING CAREER? No; WHAT AGE DID YOU START<br />
SWIMMING AND WHY? At eight because I thought it was OK;<br />
FAVOURITE SWIMMER? Grant Hackett; FAVOURITE<br />
ATHLETE? Lance Armstrong; NOTABLE QUOTE: "What mind<br />
of man can believe he can achieve."<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
100m backstroke 56.98 2006 Santa Clara Int.<br />
200m backstroke 1:59.74 5th 2006 Swim Meet of Champs<br />
200m freestyle 1:50.87 2006 Grand Prix 1<br />
400m freestyle 3:52.07 2006 Swim Meet of Champs<br />
400m IM 4:23.65 2006 Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: MICHAEL KLIM<br />
NICKNAME: Lumpy<br />
D.O.B: 13/09/1977<br />
AGE: 29<br />
BORN: Poland<br />
LIVES: <strong>Melbourne</strong>, VIC<br />
HGT: 190cm<br />
WGT: 88kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Klim Swim<br />
TRAINS (Pool): MSAC<br />
COACH: Ian Pope<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Six time Olympic medallist<br />
spanning three Games….silver in Athens as a member of<br />
the 4x200m free relay team….won gold in 4x100m,<br />
4x200m free and silver in 100m fly, 4x100m medley in<br />
Sydney 2000….bronze medallist in the medley relay in<br />
Atlanta 1996….Swimmer of the Meet at the 1998 FINA<br />
World Championships in Perth, winning 4 gold, 2 silver<br />
and a bronze ….has a combined total of 6 gold medals<br />
spanning three FINA World Championship<br />
appearances….has won 5 gold, 2 silver and a bronze a<br />
two Commonwealth Games….amassed 16 medals<br />
including six gold at three FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships….missed the majority of 2002/03 with<br />
back and shoulder injuries….a member of the current<br />
world record holding 4x200m freestyle relay team<br />
(Fukuoka 2001)….former world record holder in the 100m<br />
fly, 100m free and 4x100m free….made his <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
team debut in 1995 at the FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Rio de Janeiro<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong><br />
Was fifth in the 100m free and 100m fly at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006<br />
Won gold swimming fly leg for <strong>Australia</strong>’s 4x100m medley<br />
relay team at the Commonwealth Games in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….also added silver in 100m fly and 4x100m<br />
free and bronze in 50m fly at Commonwealth<br />
Games….started the new year with the birth of daughter,<br />
Stella on January 27….won his maiden <strong>Australia</strong>n 50m fly<br />
title at the Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials along with<br />
second placing in the 100m fly and 100m free<br />
IN 2005<br />
Took home a bronze medal in the 4x100m free and was<br />
11th in the 100m free at FINA World Championships in<br />
Montreal….won the 100m free and 100m fly at the Telstra<br />
Trials in Sydney<br />
IN 2004<br />
Won his sixth Olympic medal, this time a silver in the<br />
4x200m free at Athens Olympics….also 6th in 4x100m<br />
free and 9th in 4x100m medley at Olympics….qualified for<br />
his third Olympic Games when he finished equal fifth in<br />
the 100m free at the Telstra Olympic Team Selection<br />
Trials in Sydney<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 11<br />
5 – 100m freestyle (97, 98, 99, 00, 05);<br />
2 – 200m freestyle (96, 97);<br />
1 – 50m butterfly (06)<br />
3 – 100m butterfly (97, 99, 05)<br />
IN 2003 / 2002<br />
Missed a host of major international competitions over the<br />
two year period including the 2003 FINA World<br />
Championships in Barcelona, 2002 Commonwealth<br />
Games in Manchester and Pan Pacific Championships in<br />
Yokohama after chronic back shoulder injuries and<br />
subsequent surgery forced him into a long and extensive<br />
rehabilitation program<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2001…. winner of two gold medals as a member of the<br />
4x100m and 4x200m free relay teams, the latter in a world<br />
record at the FINA World Championships in<br />
Fukuoka….2000….was a member of both of <strong>Australia</strong>’s<br />
world record breaking, gold medal winning free relay<br />
teams as well as winning silver in the 4x100m medley<br />
relay and the 100m fly at the Sydney<br />
Olympics….1999….set a world record (51.81) in the 100m<br />
fly in a time trial in Canberra….won two gold and three<br />
silver at FINA World Short Course Championships in Hong<br />
Long….1998…. Swimmer of the Meet at the 1998 FINA<br />
World Championships in Perth winning 4 gold, 2 silver and<br />
a bronze….the winner of gold medals in the 100m free,<br />
4x100m & 4x200m free relays and 4x100m medley relay<br />
in his Commonwealth Games debut in Kuala<br />
Lumpur….won his second consecutive <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
swimmer of the year title….1997….won triple gold at the<br />
Pan Pacific Championships in Fukuoka in the 100m and<br />
200m free and 4x200m free….also grabbed two gold, one<br />
silver and three bronze at the FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Gothenburg….was named <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
swimmer of the year for the first time….1996....made his<br />
Olympic Games debut as an 18-year-old in Atlanta<br />
claiming a bronze medal as a member of the 4x100m<br />
medley relay team….also finished fourth in the 4x200m<br />
free relay and sixth in the 100m fly and 4x100m<br />
free….1995….made <strong>Australia</strong>n team debut at the Pan<br />
Pacific Championships, Atlanta and won gold in the<br />
4x200m free, silver in 4x100m free and 4x100m medley<br />
before the World Short Course in Rio de Janeiro where he<br />
won gold 4x200m free, 4x100m medley, silver 4x100m<br />
free, bronze 100m fly, 200m free
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Wife - Linda, daughter – Stella,<br />
Father - Wojtek, mother – Ewa, Sister – Anna. WHAT OR<br />
WHO INSPIRES YOU: Being part of a historic era in<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n swimming; ROLE MODELS: Chris Martin,<br />
Andre Agassi<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Professional Swimmer;<br />
SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU<br />
PLAY NOW: Golf, cycling, surfing; SUPERSTITIONS:<br />
Wear a new Speedo suit every major race; ULTIMATE<br />
RELAXATION: Spa/retreat; SPECIALTY IN THE<br />
KITCHEN: BBQ (cooking my meat to perfection); ONE<br />
THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: A good cup of<br />
coffee, the sun and my girls;<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: St Kilda; MOVIES: Pulp Fiction and<br />
Brave Heart; TV SHOW: ER and Sports Tonight;<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Interpol, Stereophonics, Dakoda; Cold<br />
Play, Roots, U2, Fray; FOOD: Anything from Longrain;<br />
DRINK: Vodka Lime soda; SWIM MEET: Klim Swim<br />
Trojans; HOBBIES: Fashion, design, golf and surfing;<br />
PETS: Snake - ‘Mitch'; LAST BOOK READ: I don't really<br />
read books, lots of magazines though; WHAT’S YOUR<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Atlanta, USA 1996 3rd 4x100m medley, 4th 4x200m free; 6th 100m fly,<br />
4x100m free; 10th 200m free<br />
Sydney, AUS 2000 1st 4x100m, 4x200m free; 2nd 4x100m medley, 100m fly<br />
Athens, Greece 2004 2nd 4x200m free; 6th 4x100m free; 9th 4x100m medley<br />
World Champs Perth, AUS 1998 1st 200m free, 100m fly, 4x200m free, 4x100m medley;<br />
2nd 100m free, 4x100m free; 3rd 50m free<br />
Fukuoka, Japan 2001 1st 4x100m free, 4x200m free; 7th 100m fly; 11th 50m fly<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 3rd 4x100m free, 26th 50m free; 11th 100m free<br />
Commonwealth Kuala Lumpur, 1998 1<br />
Games<br />
Malaysia<br />
st 100m free, 4x100m, 4x200m free, 4x100m medley<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, 2006 1<br />
<strong>Australia</strong><br />
st 4x100m medley; 2nd 100m fly, 4x100m free; 3rd 50m<br />
fly<br />
World Short Course Rio de Janeiro, 1995 1<br />
Brazil<br />
st 4x200m free, 4x100m medley; 2nd 4x100m free; 3rd 100m fly, 200m free<br />
Gothenburg, 1997 1<br />
Sweden<br />
st 4x100m medley, 4x200m free; 2nd 4x100m free; 3rd 100m free, 200m free, 100m fly<br />
Hong Kong, China 1999 1st 4x100m free, 4x100m medley; 2nd 100m free, 200m<br />
free, 100m fly<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Atlanta, USA 1995 1st 4x200m free; 2nd 4x100m free, 4x100m medley<br />
Fukuoka, Japan 1997 1st 100m free, 200m free, 4x200m free<br />
Sydney, AUS 1999 1st 100m free, 100m fly, 4x100m, 4x200m free; 2nd 200m<br />
free<br />
Goodwill Games Brisbane, AUS 2001 1st overall team, 100m fly<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL<br />
BEST ST<br />
ALL-TIME<br />
AUSTRALIAN<br />
RANKING NG<br />
MEET<br />
50m freestyle 22.31 3rd 1999 Canberra Invitational<br />
100m freestyle 48.18 <strong>Australia</strong>n Record 2000 Olympics<br />
200m freestyle 1:46.82 3rd 1999 Pan Pacs Sydney<br />
50m butterfly 23.74 3rd 2006 Comm. Games<br />
100m butterfly 51.81 Commonwealth Record 1999 Canberra Time Trial<br />
GREATEST ASSET? My wife (Lindy) and Stella; WHO<br />
HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? Family and Gennadi Touretski- his guidance<br />
was amazing while I was based in Canberra; HOW<br />
WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE<br />
WORDS: Driven, bold and goofy; HOW WOULD YOU<br />
LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Someone who was<br />
passionate and managed to leave a mark on the sport by<br />
the way I went about my business; SWIMMING CAREER<br />
ULTIMATE GOAL: 4 Olympic Games; PERSONAL<br />
AMBITIONS: To live a happy and quiet life without any<br />
worries near a beach; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY<br />
OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER?<br />
Wait for the book; WHAT AGE DID YOU START<br />
SWIMMING AND WHY? At age 4 because it was bloody<br />
hot in India where I was living; FAVOURITE SWIMMER<br />
AND WHY? Alex Popov because he managed to control<br />
and dominate his event through technique and knowledge<br />
of himself for many years. I was able to watch it first hand<br />
and learn from him; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY?<br />
As a kid it was Michael Jordan and Boris Becker, no-one<br />
really anymore; NOTABLE QUOTE: “It’s nice to be<br />
important but it’s more important to be nice.” Gene<br />
Jackson, my first swim coach at <strong>Melbourne</strong> Vicentre.
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: ANDREW LAUTERSTEIN<br />
NICKNAME: Ando, Steiner, Lorda<br />
D.O.B:<br />
22/05/1987<br />
AGE:<br />
19<br />
BORN:<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, VIC<br />
LIVES:<br />
Gold Coast, QLD<br />
HGT:<br />
189cm<br />
WGT:<br />
90kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Southport / QAS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Southport<br />
COACH:<br />
Glenn Baker<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won a gold medal swimming back leg in the heats of<br />
the 4x100m medley at 2006 Commonwealth Games….also double back finalist<br />
at Commonwealth Games….was sixth as a member of the 4x100m medley and<br />
also a semi finalist in the 100m back at 2005 FINA World Championship….<br />
placed third in 4x100m medley at 2006 Pan Pacific Championships….won two<br />
gold, a silver and a bronze at the 2005 Junior Pan Pacific Championships….won<br />
three gold and two silver at 2004 Oceania Championships<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Was second in the 100m fly, fourth in 50m fly and seventh in 100m free<br />
at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 Won gold<br />
as a heat swimmer in the 4x100m medley, was sixth in both the 50 & 100m back<br />
at Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….qualified for his Commonwealth<br />
Games debut in <strong>Melbourne</strong> after finishing second in the 100m back at the<br />
Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials….won three gold and a silver at Fisher &<br />
Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Sydney….won 100m fly and was third<br />
in 100m back at Swim Meet of Champions in Mission Viejo….was third in 100m<br />
back at Santa Clara International….placed third in 4x100m medley, was tenth in<br />
100m fly and 11th in 100m back at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria, BC IN<br />
2005 Won gold medals in the 100m fly and 4x100m free relay, silver in medley<br />
relay and bronze in 100m back at the Junior Pan Pacs in Maui….finished<br />
second in 100m back and fourth in the 100m fly at the Telstra Trials in<br />
Sydney….finished 14th in the 100m back and swam the lead off leg in the<br />
medley relay that finished sixth on senior international debut at FINA World<br />
Championships in Montreal….added two gold at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Brisbane….a finalist in the 100m fly and 100m back at the<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
IN 2004 Claimed 100m back at Victorian Championships….was third in 100m<br />
back and a finalist in the 50 and 100m fly at the Telstra Olympic Team Selection<br />
Trials in Sydney….claimed three gold and two silver at the Oceania<br />
Championship in Suva….member of the Fisher and Paykel Trans Tasman<br />
series….bronze medallist in the 100m fly and 50m back at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Short Course Championships in Brisbane….a finalist in the 50 and 100m fly at<br />
the FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong>…. claimed three gold and two silver at the<br />
Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Perth IN 2003<br />
Won three gold at the Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in<br />
Brisbane….a multiple winner and member of the Fisher and Paykel Trans<br />
Tasman Series….a finalist in the 100m fly and 100m back at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….came away with four gold, two silver and two <strong>Australia</strong>n Age records<br />
from the <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Sydney….2001…. grabbed silver in<br />
both the 100m back and 50m free and bronze in the 100m fly at the Tip Top<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
OUT OF THE POOL - FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother – Anne, Father – George,<br />
Brother – Michael, Sister – Sarah;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor of Business/Sports Management; SPORTS<br />
BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Football and baseball;<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU NOW: II<br />
played football and baseball at a high level; SUPERSTITIONS: Jump into the<br />
pool last as the whistle is blown for backstroke races; ULTIMATE<br />
RELAXATION: Round of golf with buggy; SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: Two<br />
minute noodles; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: Sleep; WHAT DO<br />
YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: D-J-ing;<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: <strong>Melbourne</strong> Storm and Kangaroos; MOVIES:<br />
TV SHOWS: 'The Office' and 'The OC' BANDS/MUSIC: House music; FOOD:<br />
Chicken Curry; DRINK: Milo; SWIM MEET: Junior Pan Pacific Championships,<br />
Hawaii; HOBBIES: Goal umpiring; PETS: Fish; LAST BOOK READ: The Quiet<br />
American; WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My big toenail I injured<br />
dancing; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY? Family and friends, they have shaped the way I am today; HOW WOULD<br />
YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? You tell me… HOW<br />
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Good bloke and good athlete;<br />
SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: Make a semi-final at <strong>2007</strong> FINA World<br />
Championships; PERSONAL AMBITIONS; To achieve all I can in all aspects of<br />
life; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? At age 11, I made<br />
the State Primary Swimming Team; FAVOURITE SWIMMER: Ian Crocker;<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: "Victory belongs to the most persevering".<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Champs Montreal, Canada 2005 6th 4x100m medley; 14th 100m back; 19th 50m back<br />
Commonwealth Games <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st 4x100m medley (heat swim); 6th 50m, 100m back<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 3rd 4x100m medley; 10th 100m fly; 11th 100m back<br />
Duel in the Pool Irvine, USA 2005 5th 100m back<br />
Junior Pan Pac Champs Maui, USA 2005 1st 100m fly, 4x100m free; 2nd 4x100 medley; 3rd 100m back<br />
Oceania Champs Suva, Fiji 2004 1st 100m back, 4x100m medley, 4x100 free; 2nd 100m fly, 100m free<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
50m butterfly 24.33 2004 Aust. Champs<br />
100m butterfly 53.32 7th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
50m backstroke 25.83 =3rd 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
100m backstroke 54.88 4th 2005 World Champs<br />
100m freestyle 50.25 2006 QLD Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: ADAM LUCAS<br />
NICKNAME: Looky & P Hat<br />
D.O.B: 27/10/1983<br />
AGE: 23<br />
BORN: Hobart<br />
LIVES: Perth<br />
HGT: 188cm<br />
WGT: 79kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: West Coast / WAIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Challenge Stadium<br />
COACH: Grant Stoelwinder<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2004 Athens Olympian….2005 FINA World<br />
Championship bronze medallist as a heat swimmer in the 4x200m<br />
free….fifth in the 200m and 400m IM at the 2004 FINA World Short<br />
Course Championships….finalist in 200m IM at Pan Pacific<br />
Championships….set the <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course record in the 100m<br />
IM in November 2005….multiple medallist in 2005 FINA World Cup<br />
Series….has won three <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course titles<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 400m IM and was second in 200m IM at Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006<br />
Second in 200 & 400m IM at Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….was third in 200m IM at Monaco leg of Mare Nostrum<br />
series….placed eighth in 200m IM at Pan Pacific Championships in<br />
Victoria, BC IN 2005 Won first ever <strong>Australia</strong>n open long course titles in<br />
the 200 & 400m IM and was fourth in 200m free at the Telstra Trials in<br />
Sydney…. claimed bronze at the FINA World Championships in<br />
Montreal as a heat swimmer in the 4x200m free & was ninth in the<br />
200m IM….added silver in the 400m free and bronze in both the 100m<br />
and 200m IM at FINA World Cup in Sydney….finished second in 400m<br />
IM at FINA World Cup events in Berlin and Stockholm IN 2004 Earned<br />
selection for his first Olympic Games with a silver medal in the 200m IM<br />
at the 2004 Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials in Sydney….placed<br />
<strong>17</strong>th in 200m IM at the Olympic Games in Athens…. claimed gold in the<br />
400m IM, silver in the 200m IM and bronze in the 100m IM at the<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Brisbane….finished<br />
fifth in both the 200 & 400m IM at the FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Indianapolis….won the Mystery Medley event at the<br />
Qantas Skins IN 2003 Won 200 & 400m IM at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in Hobart….was fourth in the 200m IM and fifth<br />
in the 400m IM at the 2003 Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Sydney<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….finalist in the 200m back, 200m and 400m IM at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane….silver medallist in the 200m IM<br />
at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….winner of bronze medals in the 200 and 400m IM at the<br />
FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….2001….finalist in the 200m back at the<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Hobart….member of the <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Youth Olympic Festival team<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother – Rozanne, Father – Ron, Brother – Matt,<br />
Sister – Amy; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Challenging myself;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
OCCUPATION: Fortescue Metals <strong>Group</strong> – Finance; SPORTS<br />
BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: I previously<br />
played: AFL, soccer and basketball. I currently play table tennis, tennis<br />
and NBA Live (play station); INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY<br />
NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU NOW: I lived in Tasmania for 11 years;<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Chilling out in the spa; SPECIALTY IN THE<br />
KITCHEN: Frozen meat pie in the oven; ONE THING YOU CAN’TLIVE<br />
WITHOUT: Music; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM<br />
SWIMMING: Walk my dog, hang out with my girlfriend<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Hawthorn; MOVIES: Borat; TV SHOW: ‘Fat Pizza’;<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: House/electro house; FOOD: BBQ ribs; Vanilla Coke;<br />
SWIM MEET: Olympic Games; HOBBIES: Mixing on my decks and<br />
watching sport; PETS: DJ, the big white Samoyed; BEST MATES:<br />
Eamon, Jim, West Coast Boys, the loonies; LAST BOOK READ: ‘The<br />
Poet’; WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Determination; HAVE<br />
ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED<br />
SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Matt played U/20 Water polo for<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>. Amy is on <strong>Australia</strong>n Youth Swimming Team<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY? Coach Grant Stoelwinder because he is always keeping me<br />
enthused; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE<br />
WORDS: Energetic, psycho (the) clown<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? A person who<br />
enjoyed life and always gave his best; SWIMMING SHORT TERM<br />
GOALS: Continually improve; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE<br />
GOAL: Medal at the Olympic Games; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Be<br />
successful in life, during and after swimming; HAVE YOU<br />
ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING<br />
CAREER? Missing Commonwealth Games in 2006; WHAT AGE DID<br />
YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? At age of 7, because my brother<br />
was swimming; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? Aaron Peirsol –<br />
an absolute top bloke; NOTABLE QUOTE? “I can accept failure, but I<br />
can’t accept not trying.”<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Athens, Greece 2004 <strong>17</strong> th 200m IM<br />
World Champs Montreal, Canada 2005 3 rd 4x200m free (heat swim); 9 th 200m IM; <strong>17</strong> th 400m IM<br />
World Short Course Indianapolis, USA 2004 5 th 200m, 400m IM<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 8 th 200m IM<br />
Duel in the Pool Irvine, USA 2005 4 th 400m IM; DQ 200m IM<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 3<br />
1 – 200m individual medley (05);<br />
2 – 400m individual medley (05, 07)<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
200m individual medley 2:00.98 5th 2005 Aust. Champs<br />
400m individual medley 4:18.02 5th 2004 Aust. Champs<br />
200m freestyle 1:50.21 2005 Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: ANDREW MEWING<br />
NICKNAME: Mewso<br />
D.O.B: 02/12/1981<br />
AGE: 25<br />
BORN: Brisbane<br />
LIVES: Brisbane<br />
HGT: 198cm<br />
WGT: 92kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Yeronga Park / QAS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Yeronga Park<br />
COACH: Rick van der Zant<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won bronze in 4x200m free at 2006 Commonwealth<br />
Games….won bronze medals in 4x100m and 4x200m free at 2005 FINA World<br />
Championships….has won three silver medals from two FINA World Short<br />
Course Championships….won two bronze medals in relays at 2006 Pan Pacific<br />
Championships….silver medallist as a member of the 4x100m free at the World<br />
University Games in 2003<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Was fourth in the 200m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 Third in 200m free as well as seventh in 100m free at<br />
Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>…..won bronze in 4x200m<br />
free relay and also finished 13th in 200m free at 2006 Commonwealth Games in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….won silver in 4x200m free, was seventh in 4x100m free and ninth<br />
in 200m free at FINA World Short Course Championships in Shanghai….won<br />
bronze in 4x100m & 4x200m free and was tenth in 100m free at Pan Pacific<br />
Championships in Victoria, BC IN 2005 Placed second in the 100m free at<br />
Telstra Trials in Sydney….finished 20th in the 100m free before claiming first<br />
major long course international medals with bronze in both the 4x100m and<br />
4x200m free relay events at the FINA World Championships in Montreal….silver<br />
medallist in the 200m free and bronze in the 100m event at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> IN 2004<br />
A finalist in both the 100 and 200m free at the Telstra Olympic Team Selection<br />
Trials, finishing seventh in both events….placed second in the 100 and 200m<br />
free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
Brisbane….finished 11th in the 200m free, 16th in the 100m free and won silver<br />
medals as part of <strong>Australia</strong>’s 4x100m medley and 4x200m free relays at the<br />
2004 FINA World Short Course Championships in Indianapolis….finalist in the<br />
100m and 200m free at the FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong> IN 2003 Finalist in the<br />
100m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Sydney finishing in<br />
seventh place….finished with a silver medal in the 4x100m free relay at the<br />
World University Games in Daegu, Korea….bronze medallist in the 200m free at<br />
the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….finalist in the 50m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Brisbane….finalist in the 100 and 200m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….finalist in the 200m free at the FINA<br />
World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother- Anne Maree, Father- Michael, Brothers- Stephen,<br />
Sean and Ben; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Anyone who puts 100% into<br />
everything they do; ROLE MODELS: Brendon Cannon; other members of team;<br />
family.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Business Manager International Quarterback.<br />
SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Rugby<br />
Union; INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOTKNOW ABOUT YOU: I didn't<br />
begin swimming seriously until mid 2001 and before then I played rugby while I<br />
studied law full time at university; SUPERSTITIONS: None that I admit to;<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Listening to music; SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN:<br />
Breaking plates; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: My family; WHAT<br />
DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Keep busy.<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Wallabies and Dolphins; MOVIES: Shawshank Redemption;<br />
TV SHOW: 'Law and Order' BANDS/MUSIC: Dave Mathews Band; CDs: The<br />
Best of Crowded House; FOOD: Anything; DRINK: Coffee; SWIM MEET:<br />
Commonwealth Games; HOBBIES: Going to the beach, reading and going to<br />
the movies; BEST MATES: My brothers and the Yeronga Boys; LAST BOOK<br />
READ: The Tyrannicide Brief by Geoffrey Robertson; WHAT'S YOUR<br />
GREATEST ASSET? I'm a hard worker and have a willingness to learn; HAVE<br />
ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT<br />
AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? My uncle Tony Parker played three Tests for the<br />
Wallabies in 1982. And current Wallaby Brendan Cannon is married to my<br />
cousin Fiona; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? My family and friends – they have helped me become the person I<br />
am today; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS?<br />
Determined, honest and tired; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE<br />
REMEMBERED? As a good person, who deserved everything he achieved;<br />
SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS? To swim very fast at <strong>2007</strong> World<br />
Championships; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic medal in<br />
relay; international success; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Make the most of my<br />
swimming and legal careers; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES<br />
DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? Juggling swimming with all my study<br />
and work; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? I swam when<br />
I was at school. I returned to swimming at 19 because I wanted to strengthen<br />
my shoulders from all my rugby injuries; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY?<br />
Grant Hackett because he is tough as teak; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND<br />
WHY? Brendan Cannon because he is a great example of hard work paying off<br />
despite incredible obstacles; NOTABLE QUOTE: "Regard triumph and adversity<br />
as similar impostors" – Rudyard Kipling.<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Champs Montreal, Canada 2005 3 rd 4x100m free, 4x200m free; 20 th 100m free<br />
Commonwealth Games <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 3 rd 4x200m free; 13 th 200m free<br />
World Short Course Indianapolis, USA 2004 2 nd 4x200m free, 4x100m medley; 5 th 4x100m free; 11 th 200m free; 16 th 100m<br />
free<br />
Shanghai, China 2006 2 nd 4x200m free; 7 th 4x100m free; 9 th 200m free<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 3rd 4x100m, 4x200m free; 10 th 100m free<br />
World University Games Daegu, Korea 2003 2 nd 4x100m free<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE<br />
EVENT PERSONAL BEST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING N MEET<br />
100m freestyle 49.60 7th 2006 WA Champs<br />
200m freestyle 1.48.29 9th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: KENRICK MONK<br />
NICKNAME: Kenny<br />
D.O.B: 01/01/1988<br />
AGE: 19<br />
BORN: Blacktown, NSW<br />
LIVES: Sydney, NSW<br />
HGT: 197cm<br />
WGT: -<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: SAC Seals<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic<br />
Centre<br />
COACH: Tony Shaw<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won gold (as a heat swimmer) in the 4x100m<br />
medley and bronze in the 4x200m free at the 2006 Commonwealth<br />
Games….added bronze in 4x100 & 4x200m free at 2006 Pan Pacific<br />
Championships….won a gold, silver and two bronze at 2005 Junior Pan<br />
Pacs….has contested two Fisher & Paykel Trans Tasman Series’….has<br />
won nine <strong>Australia</strong>n Age titles<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won maiden open National title with victory in 200m free, and was<br />
third in 100m free, at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane<br />
(Dec 06) IN 2006 Won gold (as a heat swimmer) in the 4x100m medley,<br />
bronze in the 4x200m free, was seventh in the 100m free and 9th in the<br />
200m free at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….claimed<br />
fourth place in the 200m free and fifth in the 100m free at the Telstra<br />
Commonwealth Games Trials to qualify for his first major <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
team….won two gold and a bronze at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Sydney….was a finalist in 100 & 200m free at Swim<br />
Meet of Champions in Mission Viejo and Santa Clara International….won<br />
100m free at Telstra GP 1 and 200m free at Telstra GP 2 in<br />
Brisbane….won bronze in 4x100m & 4x200m free and was sixth in 200m<br />
free at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria, BC….added silver in 200m<br />
free and third in 100m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Hobart IN 2005 Semi finalist in the 200m free at the<br />
Telstra Trials in Sydney….the winner of the 200m free and silver medallist<br />
in the 100m event at the Fisher and Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships<br />
in Brisbane.…won gold in 4x100m free, silver in 4x200m free and bronze in<br />
both 100 & 200m free at Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Maui…. fifth<br />
i100m freeTelstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>....fourth placegetter in the 200m free at the Telstra FINA World<br />
Cup in Sydney IN 2004 Semi finalist 200m free Telstra Olympic Team<br />
Selection Trials Sydney….winner 16 years 100, 200 and 400m free titles<br />
Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Perth….multiple winner<br />
on the Fisher and Paykel Trans Tasman Series….finalist i200m free Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships Brisbane IN 2003 Gold medallist<br />
15 years 100, 200 and 400m free Fisher and Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships Brisbane….member of the Fisher and Paykel Trans<br />
Tasman Series<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Commonwealth <strong>Melbourne</strong>, 2006 1<br />
Games<br />
<strong>Australia</strong><br />
st 4x100m medley (heat swim); 3rd 4x200m free; 7th 100m free; 9th 200m free<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC,<br />
Canada<br />
2006 3rd 4x100m, 4x200m free; 6th 200m free<br />
Junior Pan Pacs Maui, USA 2005 1st 4x100m free; 2nd 4x200m free; 3rd 100m, 200m free;<br />
5th 400m free<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 1<br />
1 – 200m freestyle (07)<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….2nd 400m free & 3rd 200m free at <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships<br />
in Sydney….2001….triple finalist at Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships<br />
in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum – Margaret, Dad – John, Sisters – Nicole and<br />
Jenny; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Family; ROLE MODELS: My<br />
Dad<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Student; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND<br />
SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Swimming; SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN:<br />
BBQ; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: My dog; WHAT DO YOU<br />
LIKE TO DAY AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Walk my dog and go to the<br />
beach<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Parramatta Eels; MOVIES: All of them; TV SHOW:<br />
The OC; BANDS/MUSIC: House; CDs: Spice World; FOOD: Chocolate;<br />
DRINK: Lemon lime and bitters; SWIM MEET: Commonwealth Games<br />
Trials 2006; HOBBIES: None; PETS: Dog, fish and birds; BEST MATES:<br />
Andrew, James; LAST BOOK YOU READ: Harry Potter; WHO HAS BEEN<br />
THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY: Mum and Dad,<br />
took me to the pool; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN<br />
THREE WORDS: Big, nice and funny; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE<br />
REMEMBERED? As a nice guy; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS:<br />
Worlds <strong>2007</strong>; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympics; WHAT<br />
AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? Four, because my mum<br />
made me; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? Ian Thorpe because he's<br />
the best ever; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Tiger Woods;<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: "Have fun".<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
100m freestyle 49.79 8th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
200m freestyle 1:48.66 10th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
400m freestyle 3:54.74 2004 Aust. Age
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: PATRICK MURPHY<br />
NICKNAME: Murph<br />
D.O.B: 22/02/1984<br />
AGE: 23<br />
BORN: Albury, NSW<br />
LIVES: <strong>Melbourne</strong>, VIC<br />
HGT: 189cm<br />
WGT: 90kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: <strong>Melbourne</strong> Vicentre / VIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): MSAC<br />
COACH: Ian Pope<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Represented <strong>Australia</strong> at the 2004 Olympics in the<br />
200m back….won bronze medals in the 4x100m & 4x200m free relays at the<br />
2005 FINA World Championships….has won medals in free and back at<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships (long course) and free and IM (short course)<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won silver in the 200m free and was fourth in the 100m free at the<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 Finished 7th in<br />
200m free at Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….suffered<br />
virus in week leading up to Trials....won silver in 200m free at Monaco leg of<br />
Mare Nostrum series….was a finalist in the 100 & 200m free and 200m back at<br />
Swim Meet of Champions in Mission Viejo….finalist in 200 & 400m free at Santa<br />
Clara International….won 400m free at Telstra GP2 in Brisbane….won silver in<br />
100 & 200m IM, bronze in 200m free, was fourth in 100m free and seventh in<br />
400m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart IN 2005<br />
Won bronze in the 4x100m free (swimming the anchor leg) and 4x200m free at<br />
FINA World Championships in Montreal….was a semi finalist in 200m back at<br />
FINA World Championships….finished 3rd in 200m free, 5th in 200m back and<br />
6th in 100m free at Telstra Trials in Sydney….placed 6th 100m free at Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….was a finalist in 200m<br />
free & back at Telstra FINA World Cup in Sydney IN 2004 Was 18th in 200m<br />
back at Athens Olympics….won silver medal in 200m back at Telstra Olympic<br />
Team Selection Trials in Sydney….selected for first ever <strong>Australia</strong>n Team IN<br />
2003 Won first ever National medals when third in 100m and 200m back at<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart….was fifth in 200m<br />
back at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Sydney….was a finalist in five<br />
events at Telstra FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….contested the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Brisbane….2001….was a finalist in five events at the Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….2000…. contested the Telstra Selection Trials in<br />
Sydney and the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….won three silver at the Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in<br />
Perth<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother- Anne, Father- Brian, Brothers- Jacque and<br />
James, Sister- Belinda; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: When people try their<br />
hardest; ROLE MODELS: Dan Kowalski and Grant Hackett.<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Athens, Greece 2004 18 th 200m back<br />
World Champs Montreal, Canada 2005 3 rd 4x100m, 4x200m free; 16 th 200m back<br />
Duel in the Pool Irvine, USA 2005 2 nd 4x100m free, 4x100m medley; 5 th 100m free, 200m<br />
back<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: I work for Cadbury; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING<br />
AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Waterpolo, AFL, tennis and golf;<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU NOW: I used<br />
to live in Fiji for 10 years; I played AFL with a few AFL stars (Luke Ball, Jabe<br />
Watson and Cam Hunter); SUPERSTITIONS: Wipe the water off the blocks<br />
before I start a race; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Sleeping, eating, watching TV<br />
and shopping; SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: Pumpkin soup; ONE THING<br />
YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: My bed; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY<br />
FROM SWIMMING: Catching up with friends and relaxing at the beach.<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Carlton; MOVIES: Happy Gilmore; TV SHOW: The OC<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Jack Johnson; CDs: R&B Collection; FOOD: Japanese;<br />
DRINK: Apple juice; SWIM MEET: Olympic Games trials; HOBBIES: Lazing<br />
around the home and doing nothing; watching movies; PETS: Cat – Meysey, I<br />
don't like it though, Dog: Lester; BEST MATES: Dan Kowalski, my brother and<br />
Giaan Rooney; WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My car (1982 Toyota<br />
Camry); WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY? My grandmother who was always caring and willing to help anyone;<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Laid back<br />
Pat; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? A decent person that<br />
gave his best; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: Get my should free of injury<br />
and swim well at <strong>2007</strong> FINA World Championships; SWIMMING CAREER<br />
ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic Gold medal and no regrets; PERSONAL<br />
AMBITIONS: To be happy; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES<br />
DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? On going shoulder problem; WHAT<br />
AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? At the age of 10 because my<br />
brother used to beat me; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? Alex Popov<br />
because he is the best technician ever; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY?<br />
Daniel Kowalski as he is still the only person I know to win a medal in the 200,<br />
400 and 1500m freestyle; NOTABLE QUOTE: "Attitude is everything."<br />
AWAY FROM THE POOL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: I work for <strong>Australia</strong> Post; SPORTS BEFORE<br />
SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Water polo, AFL, Tennis and<br />
Golf; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Sleeping, eating, watching TV and shopping;<br />
FAVOURITE SPORTING TEAM: Carlton in the AFL; PETS: Cat- ‘Meysey’. I<br />
don’t like it though; BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE: My grandmother who was<br />
always caring and willing to help anyone, AGE STARTED SWIMMING AND<br />
WHY: At 10 because my brother used to beat me<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE<br />
EVENT PERSONAL BEST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING MEET<br />
100m freestyle 0.50.18 <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
200m freestyle 1.48.95 <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
200m backstroke 2.00.13 8th 2004 Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: TRAVIS NEDERPELT<br />
NICKNAME: Mr T<br />
D.O.B: 10/06/1985<br />
AGE: 21<br />
BORN: Perth, WA<br />
LIVES: Perth, WA<br />
HGT: 184cm<br />
WGT: 73kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: City of Perth / WAIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Beatty Park Challenge Stadium<br />
COACH: Matt McGee<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Olympic finalist 400IM in 2004….competed at two<br />
FINA World Championships….claimed silver and bronze at lone Commonwealth<br />
Games….won bronze in 10km open water and was fourth in 200m fly and 400m<br />
IM at 2006 Pan Pacific Championships….won first National title at age 16 in<br />
2002….has won 20 gold medals at <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships….claimed<br />
seven gold at the 2003 <strong>Australia</strong>n Youth Olympic Festival<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 200m fly, was second in 400m IM, third in 200m IM and eighth in<br />
the 400m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06) IN<br />
2006 Won silver in 200m fly, bronze in 400m IM and was 7th in 1500m free at<br />
Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….took out the 200m fly and 400m IM, was<br />
second in 1500m free and 3rd in 200m IM at Telstra Commonwealth Games<br />
Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won bronze in 10km open water and was fourth in 200m<br />
fly and 400m IM at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria, BC IN 2005 Was<br />
ninth in the 200m fly and 14th in the 400m IM at FINA World Championships in<br />
Montreal….won the 200m fly, was second in the 400m IM & 3rd in the 1500m<br />
free at Telstra Trials in Sydney….was third in 200m fly and 400m IM at Duel in<br />
the Pool IN 2004 Was eighth in 400m IM in first ever Olympic appearance at<br />
Athens Games….was also <strong>17</strong>th in 200m fly at Athens Olympics….was second in<br />
both 200m fly and 400m IM & fourth in 1500m free….won 4 gold, a silver and a<br />
bronze at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Perth IN 2003<br />
Finished eighth in 200m fly at the FINA World Championships in<br />
Barcelona….made senior <strong>Australia</strong>n Team debut at Duel in the Pool in<br />
Indianapolis….was second in 200m fly and fourth in 400m IM at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Sydney….won seven gold at <strong>Australia</strong>n Youth<br />
Olympic Festival in Sydney….claimed seven gold and a silver at Fisher & Paykel<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Brisbane….was first in <strong>17</strong>-18 years and third<br />
in Open 5k at <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Championships<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS 2002….won 800m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships<br />
in Brisbane….claimed silver in 800m and bronze in 400 & 1500m free at Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….added five gold and<br />
three silver at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in<br />
Sydney….represented <strong>Australia</strong> in Trans Tasman Series….won a gold, silver<br />
and bronze at Oceania Championships in Noumea…. won 16 years 5k at<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Championships….2001…. claimed three gold, two silver<br />
and a bronze at Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….was a<br />
finalist in three events at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Hobart…. won 15<br />
years 5k at <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Championships….2000….took home a gold,<br />
two silver and a bronze from Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Perth<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 5<br />
1- 800m freestyle (02);<br />
3 – 200m butterfly (05, 06, 07);<br />
1 – 400m individual medley (06)<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother- Cheryl, Father- Rudolf, Brothers- Duncan, Jarrad,<br />
Warren, Michael, and Andrew. Sisters- Jocelyn, Katrina, Kimberly and<br />
Thingymabob! WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: All my family and friends;<br />
ROLE MODELS: Family and friends<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor of Marine Science at Murdoch<br />
University; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW:<br />
Watching TV; INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU<br />
NOW: I have 11 people in my family; SUPERSTITIONS: None; ULTIMATE<br />
RELAXATION: Sleep; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Making a mess; ONE<br />
THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: My teddy bears; WHAT DO YOU LIKE<br />
TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Watch TV<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: West Coast Eagles; MOVIES: Cliff Hanger; TV SHOW:<br />
Family Guy; BANDS/MUSIC: Krafty Kuts; CDs: Trika Technology; FOOD:<br />
Spaghetti DRINK: Banana milkshake; SWIM MEET: The Olympic Games;<br />
HOBBIES: Collecting marine fish, reading and fishing; PETS: 1 dog, 2 cats and<br />
100 fish; BEST MATES: Don’t have any; LAST BOOK READ: ‘Dark tower’;<br />
WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My big toe; HAVE ANY OF YOUR<br />
FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL<br />
LEVEL? My brother Jarrad went to the 2002 and 2004 Oceania Championships<br />
for Open Water; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? My brother Jarrad because he has always swum with me, and<br />
supported me, along with being my best mate; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE<br />
YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: I don’t know; SWIMMING SHORT TERM<br />
GOALS: Improve my international ranking; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE<br />
GOAL: Be the best; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? I broke my wrist before the 2003 World<br />
Championship Trials; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? At<br />
three months so that I didn’t drown; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? The<br />
whole team; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? All the West Coast Eagles;<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: What the duce!<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Athens, Greece 2004 8th 400m IM; <strong>17</strong>th 200m fly<br />
World Champs Barcelona, Spain 2003 8th 200m fly<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 9th 200m fly; 14th 400m IM<br />
Commonwealth Games <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 2nd 200m fly; 3rd 400m IM; 7th 1500m free<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 3rd 10km; 4th 200m fly, 400m IM; 9th 200m IM<br />
Duel in the Pool Indianapolis, USA 2003 5th 200m fly; 6th 100m fly, 400m IM<br />
Irvine, USA 2005 3rd 200m fly, 400m IM<br />
Oceania Champs Noumea, New<br />
Caledonia<br />
2002 1st 1500m free; 2nd 200m fly; 3rd 400m free<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Youth Olympic Festival Sydney, AUS 2003 1st 400m, 800m, 1500m, 4x200m free, 200m, 400m IM, 200m fly<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE<br />
EVENT PERSONAL BEST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING MEET<br />
1500m freestyle 15:<strong>17</strong>.66 2005 WA Champs<br />
200m butterfly 1:56.66 2nd 2006 Pan Pacs<br />
200m IM 2:02.39 9th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
400m IM 4.16.46 3rd 2004 Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: ADAM PINE<br />
NICKNAME: Piney<br />
D.O.B: 28/02/1976<br />
AGE: 31<br />
BORN: Lismore, NSW<br />
LIVES: Canberra, ACT<br />
HGT: 183 cm<br />
WGT: 80kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Yeronga Park / AIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): AIS<br />
COACH: John Fowlie<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: First swimmer to represent <strong>Australia</strong> at<br />
four consecutive Commonwealth Games (1994, 1998, 2002 and<br />
2006)….has won a gold and a silver in relays at two<br />
Olympics….has won a gold and a silver in relays at four FINA World<br />
Championships….claimed five medals, including two gold, at four<br />
Commonwealth Games….won three successive medals at<br />
Commonwealth Games in 100m fly….has won a gold and three<br />
silver at two FINA World Short Course Championships….added two<br />
gold at 1999 World University Games….first represented <strong>Australia</strong><br />
at Pan Pacs in 1993 aged <strong>17</strong>….has won four <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course titles….won NCAA 100m fly title in 2000<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won the 100m fly and was third in the 50m fly at the<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 Won 100m fly at Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, his first National Title for 13 years… finished fifth in 50m<br />
fly.…first swimmer to represent <strong>Australia</strong> at four Commonwealth<br />
Games….finished 5th in the 100m fly at 2006 Commonwealth<br />
Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won gold in 4x100m medley, was fifth in 50<br />
& 100m fly and seventh in 4x100m free at FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Shanghai….won the 100m fly at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart IN 2005 Third in<br />
100m fly at Telstra Trials in Sydney….won 100m and was third in<br />
50m fly at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….won 100m fly at NSW Championships (December) IN<br />
2004<br />
Was ninth in medley relay (fly leg) and 20th in 100m fly at Athens<br />
Olympics….placed second in 100m and fifth in 50m fly at Telstra<br />
Olympic Team Selection Trials in Sydney….finished fifth in 100m fly<br />
at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Brisbane IN<br />
2003 Finished 11th in the 100m fly at the FINA World<br />
Championships in Barcelona….was second in the 100m fly and fifth<br />
in 50m fly and 100m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Sydney….won 100m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Hobart<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….won gold as heat swimmer in 4x100m free and bronze in<br />
100m fly at Manchester Commonwealth Games….added silver in<br />
50 & 100m fly and 4x100m medley at FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Moscow….was second in 50 & 100m fly at both<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships and Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships….2001…. won gold as heat swimmer in<br />
4x100m free at FINA World Championships in<br />
Fukuoka….2000….took home gold in 4x100m free and silver in<br />
4x100m medley (both heat swims) from the Sydney<br />
Olympics….was third in 50 & 100m fly and sixth in 100m free at<br />
Telstra Selection Trials in Sydney….won fly event at Qantas<br />
Skins….won NCAA 100m fly title in Minneapolis….won 100m fly at<br />
Telstra FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….1999….won gold in 100m<br />
fly and 4x100m free at World University Games in Majorca….won<br />
100m fly at US Nationals….1998….won gold as a heat swimmer in<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 3<br />
3 – 100m butterfly (93, 06, 07)<br />
4x100m free and silver in 100m fly at Commonwealth Games in<br />
Kuala Lumpur….won silver in 4x100m free at FINA World<br />
Championships in Perth….1997….1996….1995….was third in<br />
100m fly at Pan Pacs in Atlanta….1994….was fifth in 4x100m<br />
medley at FINA World Championships in Rome….claimed bronze in<br />
100m fly at Commonwealth Games in Victoria….1993….made<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n team debut at Pan Pacs in Kobe….won first <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
title in 100m fly after dead-heating with William Kirby in Perth<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Wife - Sasha, Sons – Max and Buster; WHAT<br />
OR WHO INSPIRES YOU? My family;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Work for Swimming <strong>Australia</strong>; SPORTS<br />
BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Before:<br />
Soccer, basketball, tennis, squash, water polo and surfing, Now:<br />
Swimming; SUPERSTITIONS: Don't do team uniform<br />
measurements before you make the team; ULTIMATE<br />
RELAXATION: Tropical beach holiday: SPECIALITY IN THE<br />
KITCHEN: BBQ; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT:<br />
Family; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING:<br />
Hang out with family.<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Manly Sea Eagles; MOVIES: Cars; TV SHOW:<br />
Border Security; BAND/MUSIC: Powder Finger, Rogue Traders,<br />
Paul Van Dyk; CDs: Ministry, Café del Mar; FOOD: Chocolate;<br />
DRINK: Ginger beer; SWIM MEET: Commonwealth Games;<br />
HOBBIES: Surfing; BEST MATES; Wife, on team - Stevo, Klimy,<br />
Hacky; LAST BOOK YOU READ: The Short History of Everything,<br />
Green Eggs and Ham; WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET?<br />
Consistency; HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS<br />
REPRSENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A<br />
NATIONAL LEVEL? Father-in-law Olympic Swimmer, 1972 and<br />
Mother-in-law Olympic Swimmer in 1968 and Commonwealth<br />
Games medallist 1966; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST<br />
INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? Wife, gives me motivation<br />
to continue swimming; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE<br />
YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? Short, old man; HOW WOULD<br />
YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Longest serving team<br />
member; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: Medal World<br />
Championships <strong>2007</strong>; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL:<br />
Continue to improve; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY<br />
OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? With a<br />
young family turning up to training every day is an obstacle; WHAT<br />
AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? Club at 5 years,<br />
first Nationals and National team at <strong>17</strong>. FAVOURITE SWIMMER<br />
AND WHY? Alex Popov – long term champion; FAVOURITE<br />
ATHLETE AND WHY? Tiger Woods – long term champion;<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: "If it doesn't kill you it only makes you<br />
stronger!".
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2000 1st 4x100m free (heat swim); 2nd 4x100m medley (heat<br />
swim)<br />
Athens, Greece 2004 9th 4x100m medley; 20th 100m fly<br />
World Champs Rome, Spain 1994 5th 4x100m medley<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 1998 2nd 4x100m free<br />
Fukuoka, Japan 2001 1st 4x100m free (heat swim)<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2003 11th 100m fly; DQ 4x100m medley<br />
Commonwealth<br />
Games<br />
Victoria, Canada 1994 3rd 100m fly<br />
Kuala Lumpur,<br />
Malaysia<br />
1998 1st 4x100m free (heat swim); 2nd 100m fly<br />
Manchester, England 2002 1st 4x100 free (heat swim); 3rd 100m fly; 6th 50m fly<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st 4x100m medley (heat swim); 5th 100m fly<br />
World Short Course Moscow, Russia 2002 2nd 50m, 100m fly, 4x100m medley; 4th 4x100m free<br />
Shanghai, China 2006 1st 4x100m medley; 5th 50m, 100m fly; 7th 4x100m free<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Kobe, Japan 1993 -<br />
Atlanta, USA 1995 3rd 100m fly<br />
Yokohama, Japan 2002 5th 100m fly<br />
Goodwill Games Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 1st overall team, 3rd 50m fly<br />
Duel in the Pool Indianapolis, USA 2003 4th 100m fly<br />
World University<br />
Games<br />
Majorca, Spain 1999 1st 100m fly, 4x100m free<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT PERSONAL ALL-TIME MEET<br />
BEST AUSTRALIAN<br />
RANKING<br />
50m freestyle 22.98 2002 Pan Pacs<br />
100m freestyle 50.01 2000 Aust. Champs<br />
50m butterfly 24.11 7th 2002 Comm. Games<br />
100m butterfly 52.71 4th 2006 Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: JIM PIPER<br />
NICKNAME: Sniper<br />
D.O.B: 13/08/1981<br />
AGE: 25<br />
BORN: Sydney, NSW<br />
LIVES: Scarborough, WA<br />
HGT: 188cm<br />
WGT: 85kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: West Coast / WAIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Challenge Stadium<br />
COACH: Grant Stoelwinder<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2004 Olympic finalist in 200m breast….twice finalist in 200m<br />
breast at FINA World Long Course Championships….2002 FINA World Short Course<br />
champion in 200m breast….has won two gold and one bronze medal at two<br />
Commonwealth Games….Commonwealth record holder 200m breast in both long<br />
course and short course<br />
in Berlin….won fourth consecutive national long course 200m breast title….finished<br />
third overall male in FINA World Cup<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong><br />
Was second in the 100 & 200m breast at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 Claimed bronze medal in 200m breast at Commonwealth<br />
Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….was third in 100m breast before setting Commonwealth<br />
record for 200m breast on way to victory at Telstra Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won silver<br />
(Canet) and bronze (Barcelona) in 200m breast at Mare Nostrum series IN 2005<br />
Finished fourth in the 200m breast at the at FINA World Championships in<br />
Montreal….broke Commonwealth record holder for 200m breast short course at FINA<br />
World Cup <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Brisbane….won 100m and<br />
200m breast double at Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials in Sydney IN 2004 Was<br />
disqualified in final of 200m breast at Athens Olympics….was disqualified in final at<br />
FINA World Short Course Championships in Indianapolis….won fifth straight national<br />
short course 200m breast title at Telstra IN 2003 Finished fourth in the 200m breast at<br />
the at FINA World Championships in Barcelona….won 200m breast at Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Sydney and Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Hobart<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS 2002….won gold in 200m breast and 4x100m medley at<br />
Manchester Commonwealth Games….won gold in 200m breast and silver in 4x100m<br />
medley at FINA World Short Course Championships in Moscow….added two silver<br />
and a bronze at the Pan Pacs in Yokohama….won first ever national open title by<br />
claiming breast treble at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Hobart….broke long<br />
course Commonwealth record at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Brisbane….2001…. represented <strong>Australia</strong> at Goodwill Games in Brisbane….2000….<br />
won 200m breast and 400m IM for first national titles at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother- Katheryn, Father- Ronald, Sister- Jenny, Grandma-<br />
Marjorie;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at Edith Cowan<br />
University; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW:<br />
Previously I played- Cricket, soccer and rugby league; Currently I play golf and I am<br />
terrible at all the sports mentioned; SUPERSTITIONS: I like to wear clear<br />
goggles when racing; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: A quiet room and some good<br />
music; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Using a microwave; ONE THING YOU CAN<br />
LIVE WITHOUT: Sleep;<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: West Tigers; MOVIES: ‘Super Trooper’ and Old School; TV<br />
SHOW: ‘The Simpsons’; BANDS/MUSIC: Dance or house; CDs: DJ Phat mix;<br />
FOOD: Old English toffee ice-cream; DRINK: Vanilla Coke; SWIM MEET: Olympic<br />
Games; HOBBIES: Playstation; PETS: Spoodles, Jake and Sachi; BEST MATES:<br />
NSW- Lyndon Cayes, WA- Adam Lucas, Eamon Sullivan; LAST BOOK READ: ‘Last<br />
Juror’ by John Grisham; WHATS YOUR GREATEST ASSET?: Couga – the art of<br />
invisibility; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY? TV- it has shaped my life; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN<br />
THREE WORDS: Childish, honest and ambitious; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE<br />
REMEMBERED? A great friend, team mate and swimmer; SWIMMING SHORT<br />
TERM GOALS: Medal at the FINA World Championships; SWIMMING CAREER<br />
ULTIMATE GOAL: 2008 Olympic Game medallist; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: See<br />
my company WA Aquatic Club Pty Ltd succeed; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY<br />
OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? Some referees; WHAT AGE<br />
DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? At the age of 8 because I was invited to a<br />
club night'; NOTABLE QUOTE: "Have fun'.<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Athens, Greece 2004 DQ 200m breast final; 19th 100m breast; 9th 4x100m medley<br />
World<br />
Championships<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2003 4th 200m breast; 20th 50m breast, DQ 4x100m medley<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 4th 200m breast; 14th 100m breast<br />
Commonwealth Manchester, 2002 1<br />
Games<br />
England<br />
st 200m breast, 4x100 medley; 7th 100 breast; 8th 50 breast<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 3rd 200m breast; DQ 100m breast semi<br />
World Short Course Moscow, Russia 2002 1st 200m breast; 2nd 4x100 medley; 7th 100m breast<br />
Indianapolis, USA 2004 DQ 200m breast final<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Yokohama, Japan 2002 2nd 200m breast, 4x100 medley; 3rd 100m breast<br />
Goodwill Games Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 1st overall team; 2nd 200m breast<br />
Duel in the Pool Indianapolis, USA 2003 2nd 200m breast; 3rd 100m breast<br />
Irvine, USA 2005 5th 100m, 200m breast<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 8<br />
1 – 50m breaststroke (02);<br />
2 - 100m breaststroke (02, 04);<br />
5 – 200m breaststroke (02, 03, 04, 05, 06)<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT PERSONAL BEST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING MEET<br />
50m breaststroke 28.45 6th 2004 Aust Champs<br />
100m breaststroke 1:01.38 3rd 2004 Aust Champs<br />
200m breaststroke 2:10.51 Commonwealth Record 2006 Aust Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: BRENTON RICKARD<br />
NICKNAME: Rix<br />
D.O.B: 14/10/1983<br />
AGE: 23<br />
BORN: Brisbane, QLD<br />
LIVES: Canberra, ACT<br />
HGT: 195cm<br />
WGT: 91kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Carey Aquatic / AIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): AIS<br />
COACH: Vince Raleigh<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Claimed one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at<br />
2006 Commonwealth Games….has won a gold and six silver medals from three<br />
FINA World Short Course Championships….won a silver and bronze at 2006 Pan<br />
Pacific Championships….first <strong>Australia</strong>n under 1:01 for 100m breast….has swum at<br />
two FINA World Championships….has won five <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
titles….holds <strong>Australia</strong>n record for 100m breast long course and short course<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 50, 100 & 200m breast at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 Gold medallist 50m and 100m breast as well as 2nd in<br />
200m breast at Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won gold as<br />
part of 4x100m medley relay, won silver in the 200m breast and won bronze in 50m<br />
and 100m breast at 2006 Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….added gold in<br />
medley relay and silver in 100 & 200m breast at FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Shanghai….won 100m & was second in 200m breast at Swim<br />
Meet of Champions in Mission Viejo and Santa Clara International….won silver in<br />
100m breast in new <strong>Australia</strong>n record, was third in 4x100m medley and fourth in<br />
200m breast at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria, BC IN 2005 Was a finalist in<br />
50m breast at FINA World Championships in Montreal….won 50mand 100m breast<br />
at Telstra Trials in Sydney….broke National record in 50 and 100m breast at Telstra<br />
Trials….won breast treble and was second in 100m IM at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….was second in 100m breast at Duel in the<br />
Pool in Irvine IN 2004 Won silver medals in 50, 100 and 200m breast and 4x100m<br />
medley at FINA World Short Course Championships in Indianapolis….won first ever<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n long course title in 50m breast at Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials<br />
in Sydney….won 100m breast at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
Brisbane….broke 50 and 100m breast National record at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships IN 2003 Was tenth in both the 50 and 100m breast at the<br />
FINA World Championships in Barcelona….was second in both the 50 and 100m<br />
breast at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Sydney….won first ever National title<br />
in the 50m breast at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
Hobart….missed Duel in the Pool after having his appendix removed…. broke 50<br />
and 100m breast National record at FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….qualified for first <strong>Australia</strong>n Team after winning silver in 200m breast at<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….was <strong>17</strong>th in 200m<br />
breast at FINA World Short Course Championships in Moscow….won gold in 100m<br />
and silver in 200m breast at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in<br />
Brisbane….was second in 50m breast as Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Brisbane….2001….was a finalist in breast events at Telstra FINA World Cup in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong> and Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Perth…. won<br />
gold in 200m and bronze in 100m breast at Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships<br />
in <strong>Melbourne</strong>…. 2000…. won gold in 100m and silver in 200m breast at Tip Top<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Perth<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother – Colette, Father – Mark, Brother – Nathan, Sister –<br />
Letitia; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My Family; ROLE MODELS: Brother,<br />
Nathan, great swimmer and a better person<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Graduated with BSC from Monash Uni. Now work with<br />
AIS Biomechanics; INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT<br />
YOU NOW: My elder brother Nathan was a member of the <strong>Australia</strong>n Swim Team<br />
in the late 90's. I moved twice to continue training with coach Vince Raleigh.<br />
Parents are King and Queen of POOS; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Sitting on the<br />
beach, watching the waves roll in; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Lamb Shanks in<br />
tomato pesto; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: TV<br />
FAVOURITES<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Brisbane Broncos; MOVIES: The Usual Suspects; TV SHOW:<br />
Family Guy; BANDS/MUSIC: Ben Harper and Xavier Rudd; CDs: Chill out cds;<br />
FOOD: Steak; DRINK: Milo; SWIM MEET: <strong>Melbourne</strong> Commonwealth Games;<br />
HOBBIES: I'm a movie buff; BEST MATES: AIS crew, Sam Pendergast, Wade<br />
Munro and Ryan Barker; LAST BOOK READ: Warhorse by Shane Webke;<br />
WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My willingness to be involved; HAVE ANY<br />
OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A<br />
NATIONAL LEVEL? Nathan swam at the 1998 FINA World Championships,<br />
Commonwealth Games and 1999 Pan Pacific Championships; WHO HAS BEEN<br />
THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? My brother because he<br />
taught me so much about swimming and he is such an incredible brother to me;<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Honest,<br />
approachable and fun; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Hard<br />
worker who preformed to his potential and helped others perform at theirs;<br />
SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: Compete in the finals at the FINA World<br />
Championships; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic Gold medal;<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To get the most out of my ability and to help others do<br />
the same; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
SWIMMING CAREER? Appendicitis at the 2003 <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships and<br />
missing the 2004 Olympic Games; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND<br />
WHY? At age of 8 because my brother started to swim and I thought it was fun too;<br />
FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? Nick Ffrost he fights above his weight;<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Darren Lockyer, unbelievable leader,<br />
captained the premiership, Origin and tri-nations; NOTABLE QUOTE: "The more<br />
you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war".<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Champs Barcelona, Spain 2003 10 th 50m, 100m breast<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 6 th 4x100m medley; 8 th 50m breast; 10 th 100m breast; 13 th 200m breast<br />
Commonwealth Games <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1 st 4x100m medley; 2 nd 200m breast; 3 rd 50m, 100m breast<br />
World Short Course Moscow, Russia 2002 <strong>17</strong> th 200m breast<br />
Indianapolis, USA 2004 2 nd 50m, 100m, 200m breast, 4x100m medley<br />
Shanghai, China 2006 1 st 4x100m medley; 2 nd 100m, 200m breast, 4 th 50m breast<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 2 nd 100m breast; 3 rd 4x100m medley; 4 th 200m breast<br />
Duel in the Pool Irvine, USA 2005 2 nd 100m breast, 4x100m medley; 4 th 200m breast<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT PERSONAL BEST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING MEET<br />
50m breaststroke 0.28.02 <strong>Australia</strong>n Record 2005 Aust. Champs<br />
100m breaststroke 1.00.39 <strong>Australia</strong>n Record 2006 Pan Pacs<br />
200m breaststroke 2.11.45 2nd <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 8<br />
4 – 50m breaststroke (04, 05, 06, 07);<br />
3 - 100m breaststroke (05, 06, 07);<br />
1 – 200m breaststroke (07)
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: CRAIG STEVENS<br />
NICKNAME: Stevo<br />
D.O.B: 23/07/1980<br />
AGE: 26<br />
BORN: Sydney, NSW<br />
LIVES: Sydney, NSW<br />
HGT: 188cm<br />
WGT: 80kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: SLC Aquadot<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Sutherland<br />
COACH: Tracey Menzies<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Relay silver medallist as a heat swimmer at 2004 Athens<br />
Olympics….individual finalist 1500m free at Athens Olympics.…competed at 2001,<br />
2003 FINA World Championships winning relay gold medal in 2003….medallist at the<br />
2002 Commonwealth Games….relay gold medallist (heat swimmer) at FINA World<br />
Short Course Championships, Moscow 2002<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Was second in the 400, 800 and 1500m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 Finished fourth in 400m and sixth in 1500m free at Commonwealth Games in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….won first ever national title with victory in 400m free at Telstra<br />
Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won a gold and a silver at each of the<br />
three legs of Mare Nostrum series….won bronze in 400m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Short Course Championships in Hobart<br />
IN 2005 Semi finalist in 200m free at Telstra Trials in Sydney….second in 400 &<br />
eighth in 200m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….second in 400m free at NSW Championships (December) IN 2004<br />
Won silver as a heat swimmer in 4x200m free and was eighth in 1500m free at<br />
Athens Olympics….was second in 400 & 1500m and sixth in 200m free at Telstra<br />
Olympic Team Selection Trials in Sydney IN 2003 Claimed gold in 4x200m free and<br />
was 14th in 1500m free at the FINA World Championships in Barcelona….was<br />
second in 1500, third in 400 and sixth in 200m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships in Sydney…finished with bronze in 1500m at Duel in the Pool in<br />
Indianapolis<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….won bronze in 1500m free at Manchester Commonwealth Games….added<br />
gold in 4x200m free at Pan Pacs in Yokohama….won gold as a heat swimmer in<br />
4x200m free at FINA World Short Course Championships in Moscow…. was second<br />
in 1500, third in 400 and sixth in 200m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Brisbane….2001….placed seventh in 1500m free at FINA World Championships in<br />
Fukuoka….was second in 1500, third in 400 and eighth in 200m free at Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Hobart….added bronze in 400, 800, 1500m free at<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Perth….2000….finished third in<br />
1500m and fourth in 400m free at Telstra Selection Trials in Sydney….1999….was<br />
fourth in 1500m at Pan Pacs in Sydney<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Athens, Greece 2004 2nd 4x200m free (heat swim); 8th 1500m free<br />
World Champs Fukuoka, Japan 2001 7th 1500m free<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2003 1st 4x200m free; 14th 1500m free<br />
Commonwealth<br />
Games<br />
Manchester, England 2002 3rd 1500m free; 4th 400m free<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 4th 400m free; 6th 1500m free<br />
World Short Course Moscow, Russia 2002 1st 4x200m (heat swim); 10th 1500m free; 12th 400m<br />
free<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 1999 4th 1500m free<br />
Yokohama, Japan 2002 1st 4x200 free; 4th 800m, 1500m free<br />
Goodwill Games Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 1st overall men’s team; 3rd 1500m free<br />
Duel in the Pool Indianapolis, USA 2003 3rd 1500m free<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Wife – Lauren, Mum – Diane, Dad – Bill, Brother – Luke; WHAT<br />
OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Wanting to be the best I can be; ROLE MODELS: Daniel<br />
Kowalski; Andrew Ettingshausen, Michael Jordan<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Swim coach, water smart instructor; SPORTS BEFORE<br />
SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Soccer, AFL, basketball and<br />
waterpolo; INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU: Collect<br />
shot glasses from around the world; SUPERSITITONS: None; ULTIMATE<br />
RELAXATION: Nice quiet beach in a warm climate; SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN:<br />
BBQ expert; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: TV; WHAT DO YOU LIKE<br />
TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Relax, time with Lauren<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Cronulla Sharks; MOVIES: Remember the Titans, Spaceballs; TV<br />
SHOW: Neighbours, Seinfeld; BANDS/MUSIC: Anything – depends on the mood;<br />
CDs: Anything – depends on mood; FOOD: KFC and Pizza; DRINK: Coffee, beer<br />
and water, of course; SWIM MEET: Athens Olympics; HOBBIES: Chillin' out; PETS:<br />
Wee Pee, our fake budgie on the balcony; BEST MATES: Cowza and Macca; LAST<br />
BOOK YOU READ: I'd rather watch a movie: WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET?<br />
Determination; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY: My dad because he's always been there for me; HOW WOULD YOU<br />
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? Motivated, committed, determined;<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Someone who gave his all and a<br />
good bloke; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOAL: Break 15 minutes; SWIMMING<br />
CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic medal; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Be the best<br />
husband I can be; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
SWIMMING CAREER? Bulging disc in my back and financial struggle; WHAT AGE<br />
DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? About five to learn to swim; FAVOURITE<br />
SWIMMER AND WHY? Daniel Kowalski, a great swimmer and person; FAVOURITE<br />
ATHLETE AND WHY? ET, Shire Boy;<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT PERSONAL BEST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING MEET<br />
200m freestyle 1:49.50 2004 Aust. Champs<br />
400m freestyle 3:46.66 4th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
800m freestyle 7:50.71 5th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
1500m freestyle 15:00.59 5th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 1<br />
1 – 400m freestyle (06)
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: HAYDEN STOECKEL<br />
NICKNAME: Stoeckie<br />
D.O.B: 10/08/1984<br />
AGE: 22<br />
BORN: Renmark S.A.<br />
LIVES: Kingscliff, NSW<br />
HGT: 197cm<br />
WGT: 95kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Kingscliff/NSWIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Kingscliff<br />
COACH: Greg Salter<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Placed fifth in 200m back at<br />
2006 Pan Pacific Championships….won 200m back and<br />
was second in 100m back at <strong>2007</strong> Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships....claimed silver in 50m back at<br />
Chinese Nationals in 2004<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 200m back, was second in 100m back and<br />
fourth in 50m back at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 Won silver in 200m back,<br />
was sixth in 100m back and seventh in 50m back at<br />
Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….placed fifth in the 200m back and was<br />
13th after heats (did not swim B final) of 100m back<br />
at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria, BC IN 2005<br />
Was sixth in 50m & 100m back and eighth in 200m<br />
back at Telstra Trials in Sydney….placed sixth in<br />
200m back, seventh in 50m back and eighth in 100m<br />
back at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> IN 2004 Claimed silver<br />
in 50m back at Chinese Nationals in Tong<br />
Shan….was sixth in 50m back and eighth in 100 &<br />
200m back at Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials<br />
in Sydney….placed fourth in 200m back and fifth in<br />
50m back at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Brisbane IN 2003 Finished sixth in<br />
50m back at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Sydney<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 5 th 200m back<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 1<br />
1 – 200m backstroke (07)<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Dad – Chris, Mum – Carolyn,<br />
Sister – Lindsey; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU:<br />
ROLE MODELS: Parents<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Life Guard; SPORTS<br />
BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY<br />
NOW: ALF, basketball; SUPERSTITIONS: Lucky pair<br />
of jocks; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: TV;<br />
SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: Two minute<br />
noodles; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT:<br />
Famous Union iced coffee; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO<br />
DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Surfing<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Sydney Swans; MOVIES: Die<br />
Hard 1, 2 and 3; BANDS/MUSIC: Rob Zombie; CDs:<br />
Rob Zombie; FOOD: Steak; DRINK: Iced Coffee;<br />
SWIM MEET: Nationals; HOBBIES: Surfing, spear<br />
fishing; PETS: Dog – Morris; BEST MATES: Tony<br />
Trimboli and Rolffy; LAST BOOK YOU READ: One<br />
of the Harry Potter books; WHO HAS BEEN THE<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY:<br />
My mum, she's always there to keep me in line; HOW<br />
WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE<br />
WORDS: Tall, blonde and blue eyes; SWIMMING<br />
SHORT TERM GOALS: PB's at <strong>2007</strong> FINA World<br />
Champs; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL:<br />
Olympic Gold; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Not at the<br />
moment; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING<br />
AND WHY? 8 years because I grew up around water<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
50m backstroke 25.86 5th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
100m backstroke 54.87 3rd <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
200m backstroke 2:00.47 9th 2006 Pan Pacs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: EAMON SULLIVAN<br />
NICKNAME: Sullo and Mad Dog<br />
D.O.B: 30/08/1985<br />
AGE: 21<br />
BORN: <strong>Australia</strong><br />
LIVES: Subiaco, WA<br />
HGT: 189cm<br />
WGT: 82kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: West Coast / WAIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Challenge Stadium<br />
COACH: Grant Stoelwinder<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Relay gold and silver medallist 2006 Commonwealth<br />
Games….Olympic relay finalist in Athens in 2004….won gold as a heat swimmer in<br />
4x100m medley at 2006 FINA World Short Course Championships….was equal third<br />
in 100m free and won two relay bronze at 2006 Pan Pacific Championships….won<br />
first National Open title 2005 Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships….won a<br />
relay bronze medal at 2003 <strong>Australia</strong>n Youth Olympic Festival….has won three gold<br />
and three silver at <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships….represented <strong>Australia</strong> in 2002<br />
Trans Tasman Series….<strong>Australia</strong>n record holder for 50m free (long course)<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 50 & 100m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane<br />
(Dec 06)….broke <strong>Australia</strong>n record in 50m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships IN 2006 Second in 50m free, third in 100m frees and finished seventh<br />
in 50m fly at Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won gold in<br />
4x100m medley and silver in 4x100m free and was fifth in 50 & 100m free<br />
Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won gold as a heat swimmer in 4x100m<br />
medley and was seventh in 4x100m free at FINA World Short Course Championships<br />
in Shanghai….won 100m free twice (Barcelona & Monaco) and another silver and two<br />
bronze in Mare Nostrum series….won gold in 100m free and silver in 50m free at<br />
Swim Meet of Champions in Mission Viejo….added gold in 50m free and silver in<br />
100m free at Santa Clara International….won 50 & 100m free at Telstra GP2 in<br />
Brisbane….dead heated for bronze in 100m free, added bronze in both 4x100m<br />
relays and was seventh in 50m free at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria, BC IN<br />
2005 Finished third in 100m & fourth in 50m free and eighth in 50m fly at Telstra Trials<br />
in Sydney….claimed first ever National Open title when equal first in the 100m free at<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….also finished third in<br />
50m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships IN 2004 Was sixth in<br />
4x100m free on senior <strong>Australia</strong>n Team debut at Athens Olympics….claimed fourth in<br />
100 & eighth in 50m free at Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials in Sydney….won<br />
gold in 100 & silver in 50m free at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Perth….was fourth in 100m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
Brisbane IN 2003 Claimed gold in the 100 and silver in the 50m free at Fisher &<br />
Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane….won bronze in 4x100m free, was<br />
fourth in 50m and twelfth in 100m free at <strong>Australia</strong>n Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….won gold in 50m free and a silver in 100m free at <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Sydney….represented <strong>Australia</strong> in Trans Tasman Series<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum – Pam, Dad – John, Sister – Pia; WHAT OR WHO<br />
INSPIRES WHO: My family; ROLE MODELS: Todd Pearson, Roland Schoeman;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Sports Science; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND<br />
SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Hockey; INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT<br />
KNOW ABOUT YOU: Three hip operations in two years; SUPERSTITIONS: Knock<br />
on wood all the time; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Coke, wood fired pizza and a movie;<br />
SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: Herb crumbed chicken breast with garlic butter<br />
sauce and creamed potatoes; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM<br />
SWIMMING: Staying dry and relaxing with mates<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: West Coat Eagles; MOVIES: Anchor Man, Beerfest, Old School;<br />
TV SHOW: Simpsons, Family Guy; BADS/MUSIC: House music; CDs: Ministry of<br />
Sound, One Loves; FOOD: Pizza, hot Italian sausage; DRINK: Apple kiwi cordial;<br />
SWIM MEET: Mare Nostrum; HOBBIES: Lawn Bowls, surfing, sun banking; PETS:<br />
Dog – Heidi (Sausage dog); BEST MATES: Adam, Jim and Adrian; LAST BOOK<br />
YOU READ: <strong>March</strong>ing Powder; WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Parents; WHO<br />
HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? Todd Pearson,<br />
trained with him through Athens Olympics. He taught me a lot; HOW WOULD YOU<br />
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? Crazy, motivated, relaxed; HOW<br />
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a mad dog; SWIMMING SHORT<br />
TERM GOALS: Beijing Olympics; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic<br />
Gold; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Stay in one piece; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED<br />
ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? Three hip operations,<br />
seven years shoulder problems, <strong>17</strong> cortisone injections; WHAT AGE DID YOU<br />
START SWIMMING AND WHY? 11, because of asthma; FAVOURITE SWIMMER<br />
AND WHY? Michael Klim, so experienced and always willing to share advice;<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Chris Judd; NOTABLE QUOTE: "Pain is<br />
weakness leaving the body."<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Athens, Greece 2004 6 th 4x100m free<br />
Commonwealth Games <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1 st 4x100m medley; 2 nd 4x100m free; 5 th 50m, 100m free<br />
World Short Course Shanghai, China 2006 1 st 4x100m medley (heat swim); 7 th 4x100m free; 15 th 100m free; 25 th 50m free<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 3rd 4x100m free, 4x100m medley; =3 rd 100m free; 7 th 50m free<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Youth Olympic Festival Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2003 3 rd 4x100m free; 4 th 50m free; 12 th 100m free<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT PERSONAL BEST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING MEET<br />
50m freestyle 22.00 <strong>Australia</strong>n record <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
100m freestyle 48.97 5th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
50m butterfly 24.35 2006 WA Champs<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 2<br />
1 – 50m freestyle (07); 1 - 100m freestyle (07)
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: MATT WELSH<br />
NICKNAME: Welsh<br />
D.O.B: 18/11/1976<br />
AGE: 30<br />
BORN: Melourne, VIC<br />
LIVES: <strong>Melbourne</strong>, VIC<br />
HGT: 189cm<br />
WGT: 83Kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: <strong>Melbourne</strong> Vicentre / VIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): MSAC<br />
COACH: Ian Pope<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Triple Olympic medallist….won two silver and a bronze at<br />
2000 Olympics….is a dual Olympian….has won 4 gold, 3 silver and a bronze at four<br />
FINA World Championships….has won World titles in both fly and back….has won 7<br />
gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze at four FINA World Short Course Championships ….has<br />
won 4 Commonwealth Games gold medals….is a former world record holder in fly<br />
(long course) and back (short course)….has won 24 long course titles and a record 28<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course titles to make him the most decorated gold medallist in<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championship history (52 gold)<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 50m fly and 50 & 100m back at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 Won gold in 4x100m medley relay and silver in 50m fly<br />
and 100m back, as well as a finalist in 50m back at Commonwealth Games in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….claimed gold in 50 & 100m back, as well as 2nd in 50m fly at Telstra<br />
Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….picked up gold in 50 & 100m back, 50m<br />
fly, 4x100m medley and bronze in 200m back at FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Shanghai….added bronze in 4x100m medley relay and was fifth in<br />
100m back at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria, BC….won 50, 100, 200m back<br />
and 50m fly at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart IN 2005<br />
Broke Commonwealth record on the way to winning the silver medal in the 50m back<br />
at FINA World Championships in Montreal….won all three back events at Telstra<br />
Trials in Sydney….won all three back events and 50m fly at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> to give him a record 24 National Short<br />
Course titles IN 2004 Finished fifth in the 100m back at Athens Olympics…. won all<br />
three back events at Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials in Sydney….broke<br />
Commonwealth 100m back record leading off a medley relay time trial at Telstra<br />
Olympic Team Selection Trials….won silver medals in the 50, 100 & 200m back and<br />
4x100m medley at the FINA World Short Course Championships in Indianapolis….<br />
won all three back events at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
Brisbane IN 2003 Claimed gold in the 50m fly and silver in the 50 and 100m (tied<br />
second) back at the FINA World Championships in Barcelona….broke world record in<br />
50m fly at the FINA World Championships…. broke the Commonwealth 100m back<br />
record at the Duel in the Pool in Indianapolis….won all three back events at the<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Sydney…. won all three back events plus the<br />
50m fly and 100m IM at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS 2002….won three gold at Manchester Commonwealth<br />
Games….added two silver at the Pan Pacs in Yokohama….won two gold at FINA<br />
World Short Course Championships in Moscow….2001….won 100m back and<br />
4x100m medley and was third in 50m back at FINA World Championships in<br />
Fukuoka….2000….took home silver in 100m back and 4x100m medley and bronze in<br />
200m back from the Sydney Olympics….1999….won a silver at Pan Pacs in<br />
Sydney….snared a gold, a silver and a bronze at FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Hong Kong….1998….won first ever world title in medley relay at<br />
FINA World Championships in Perth….1997….made <strong>Australia</strong>n team debut at Pan<br />
Pacs in Fukuoka<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Wife- Lauren, Mother- Tricia, Father- David, Brother- Cameron<br />
35, Sister- Caroline 37; PERSONAL STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Full time professional<br />
athlete; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Soccer,<br />
Athletics, Taekwondo, Tennis, Volleyball, Rowing and Water Polo ULTIMATE<br />
RELAXATION: Sleeping on the beach on a sunny day; SPECIALITY IN THE<br />
KITCHEN: Eating; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: My Holden;<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
FAVOURITE SPORTING TEAM: Essendon in the AFL; MOVIES: Yes; TV SHOW:<br />
"The Simpsons"; BAND/MUSIC: 80's; DRINK: Chocolate milkshake or banana<br />
milkshake; SWIM MEET: Duel in the Pool (one session); HOBBIES: PETS: Dog-<br />
‘Louis’; WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My Holden; WHO HAS BEEN THE<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE AND WHY? My father; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO<br />
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: I guess I'm; HAVE YOU<br />
ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? 15m<br />
rope; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIME GOAL: To know I did all I could; WHAT AGE<br />
DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY: 18 after a successful school competition,<br />
although in water all my life (within reason); NOTABLE QUOTE: "Are we there yet?"<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2000 2 nd 100m back, 4x100 medley; 3 rd 200m back<br />
Athens, Greece 2004 5 th 100m back; 9 th 4x100m medley; 19 th 200m back<br />
World Champs Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 1998 1 st 4x100 medley; 6 th 100m back<br />
Fukuoka, Japan 2001 1 st 100m back, 4x100 medley; 3 rd 50m back; 4 th 200m back<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2003 1 st 50m fly; 2 nd 50m back, =2 nd 100m back; 5 th 200m back<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 2 nd 50m back; 9 th 100m back; 18 th 200m back<br />
Commonwealth Games Manchester, England 2002 1 st 50m, 100m back, 4x100m medley<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1 st 4x100m medley; 2 nd 100m back, 50m fly; 4 th 50m back<br />
World Short Course Hong Kong , China 1999 1 st 4x100 medley; 2 nd 100m back; 3 rd 50m back<br />
Moscow, Russia 2002 1 st 50m, 100m back<br />
Indianapolis, USA 2004 2 nd 50m, 100m, 200m back, 4x100m medley<br />
Shanghai, China 2006 1 st 50m, 100m back, 50m fly, 4x100m medley; 3 rd 200m back<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Fukuoka, Japan 1997<br />
Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 1999 2 nd 100m back<br />
Yokohama, Japan 2002 2 nd 200m back, 4x100 medley<br />
Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 3 rd 4x100m medley; 5 th 100m back<br />
Goodwill Games Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 1 st 100m back, overall team; 2 nd 50m, 200m back<br />
Duel in the Pool Indianapolis, USA 2003 1 st 100m back; 2 nd 200m back<br />
Irvine, USA 2005 2 nd 4x100m medley; 3 rd 200m back; 4 th 100m back<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT PERSONAL BEST AUST. RANKING MEET<br />
50m butterfly 23.43 <strong>Australia</strong>n Record 2003 World Champs<br />
50m backstroke 24.99 <strong>Australia</strong>n Record 2005 World Champs<br />
100m backstroke 53.78 Commonwealth Record 2004 Aust Champs<br />
200m backstroke 1:57.59 <strong>Australia</strong>n Record 2000 Olympic Games<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 24<br />
9 – 50m backstroke (97, 99, 00, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07);<br />
9 – 100m backstroke (97, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07);<br />
5 – 200m backstroke (00, 01, 03, 04, 05);<br />
1 – 50m butterfly (07)
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
ATHLETE PROFILES WOMEN<br />
NAME: FRAN ADCOCK<br />
NICKNAME:<br />
D.O.B: 09/08/1984<br />
AGE: 22<br />
BORN: Nottingham, England<br />
LIVES: Canberra, ACT<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>9cm<br />
WGT: 65kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Norwood / AIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): AIS<br />
COACH: Shannon Rollason<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Semi finalist at 2004 Olympic Games….semi finalist at<br />
2003 FINA World Championships….finalist at 2002 FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships….won a bronze medal in 4x100m medley at 2006 Pan Pacific<br />
Championships….has won two silver and one bronze at <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships (long course)<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won the 200m back and was fourth in the 100m back at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 Third 200m back and sixth 100m back at Telstra Commonwealth<br />
Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….finished second in 200m back at Monaco &<br />
Barcelona legs of Mare Nostrum series….won bronze in 4x100m medley and<br />
was a finalist in 100 & 200m back at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria,<br />
BC….won gold in 200m back, was second in 100m back and sixth in 50m back<br />
at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong> Short Course Championships in Hobart IN 2005 Placed sixth<br />
in 200m and seventh in 100m back at the Telstra Trials in Sydney….was third in<br />
the 200m & fifth in 100m back at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> IN 2004 Finished 16th in 200m back at Athens<br />
Olympics….was second in 200m back and eighth in 100m back at the Telstra<br />
Olympic Team Selection Trials in Sydney IN 2003 Finished 2nd in the 200m<br />
back and 4th in the 100m back at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Sydney....was 16th in the 200m back at the FINA World Championships in<br />
Barcelona….fourth in 200m back at FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….was fifth in<br />
200m and sixth in 100m back at Duel in the Pool in Indianapolis<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….was third in 100m back at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Brisbane….placed fourth in the medley relay (heat swim) and seventh in the<br />
100m back at the FINA World Short Course Championships in Moscow….<br />
2001….sixth in the 100m back at East Asian Games in Osaka, Japan<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum and Dad, Sisters – Michelle & Lisa, Brothers –<br />
Jonathan & Chris; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: People overcoming<br />
adversity to achieve; ROLE MODELS: Nelson Mandela and Lance Armstrong<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Athens, Greece 2004 16th 200m back<br />
World Champs Barcelona, Spain 2003 16th 200m back<br />
World Short Course Moscow, Russia 2002 4th 4x100m medley (heat swim); 7th 100m back<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Yokohama, Japan 2002 22nd 100m back<br />
Victoria, BC,<br />
Canada<br />
2006 3rd 4x100m medley; 6th 100m back; 8th 200m back<br />
East Asian Games Osaka, Japan 2001 6th 100m back<br />
Duel in the Pool Indianapolis, USA 2003 5th 200m back; 6th 100m back<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 1<br />
1 – 200m backstroke (07)<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Double degree, Bachelor of International Studies and<br />
Bachelor of Professional Journalism University of Canberra; SPORTS BEFORE<br />
SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Dancing, triathlon, volleyball and<br />
netball; INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU: I am<br />
trying to learn two languages at the same time; SUSPERSTITIONS: Putting my<br />
goggles on extra tight before a race; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: A bubble bath;<br />
SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: A mean chicken and leek risotto; ONE THING<br />
YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: My mobile; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY<br />
FROM SWIMMING: Spend time with friends and my sexy boyfriend<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Brumbies/Raiders; MOVIES: Kill Bill; TV SHOW: The OC;<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: The Killers; FOOD: Chocolate; DRINK: Strawberry daiquiri;<br />
SWIM MEET: Athens Olympics; HOBBIES: Surfing, down hill mountain biking<br />
without a helmet; PETS: Jessie the Labrador; BEST MATES: Too many to recall<br />
buy my bestest friend is Nadia; LAST BOOK YOU READ: Memoirs of a Geisha;<br />
WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Sense of humour; HAVE ANY OF YOUR<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A<br />
NATIONAL LEVEL? No, but my little brother is a super soccer player; WHO<br />
HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY: My<br />
parents for supporting me in good and bad times; HOW WOULD YOU<br />
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? Moving on up; HOW WOULD<br />
YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? For being a good sportsperson in and out<br />
of the pool; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: PBs, PBs, PBs; SWIMMING<br />
CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Beijing Olympics – a medal would be nice;<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To be a diplomat or work in Foreign Affairs reporting;<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING<br />
CAREER? Countless shoulder problems and missing out on teams by the<br />
minutest of seconds; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? To<br />
be better at triathlons; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? Giaan Rooney –<br />
the most down to earth person I know; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY?<br />
Lance Armstrong – against all odds he prevailed; NOTABLE QUOTE: "The only<br />
place where glory comes before work is in the Dictionary".<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
50m backstroke 30.24 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
100m backstroke 1:01.95 7th 2006 Pan Pacs<br />
200m backstroke 2:11.00 3rd <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: BRONTE BARRATT<br />
NICKNAME: B, Bront, Baz.<br />
D.O.B: 08/02/1989<br />
AGE: 18<br />
BORN: Brisbane, QLD<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>1 cm<br />
WGT: 56kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Albany Creek/QAS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Albany Creek<br />
COACH: John Rodgers<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won gold and bronze at 2006 Commonwealth<br />
Games….silver medallist in 4x200m free at 2005 FINA World<br />
Championship on her maiden <strong>Australia</strong>n team….won a silver and bronze<br />
at 2006 Pan Pacific Championships….winner of five gold medals at the<br />
Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Maui….won gold and silver at 2006<br />
FINA World Short Course Championships….has won two <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course titles....has won 18 individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Age titles<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 200m free and was second in 400m free at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 Second in the 400m free, third in the 200m free at Telstra<br />
Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won gold in 4x200m,<br />
claimed bronze in 400m free and was fourth in 200m free at<br />
Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won gold in 4x200m, silver in<br />
400m free and was tenth in 200m free at FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Shanghai….added four gold and a silver at Fisher &<br />
Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Sydney….won silver in 4x200m,<br />
bronze in 200m free and was fifth in 400m free at Pan Pacific<br />
Championships in Victoria, BC IN 2005 Won silver in 4x200m free on<br />
senior <strong>Australia</strong>n team debut at FINA World Championships in<br />
Montreal….finished fifth in 200m free at Telstra Trials in Sydney….won<br />
five gold medals at the Junior Pan Pacs in Maui…. swam five personal<br />
bests to win five gold medals at the Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Brisbane….claimed gold in both the 200 and 400m free<br />
at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….won 400m free at FINA World Cup in Sydney IN 2004 A<br />
semi finalist in both the 100 and 200m free at the Telstra Olympic Team<br />
Selection Trials in Sydney….was a member of the Trans Tasman series<br />
against New Zealand….won five gold medals at the Fisher & Paykel<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Perth IN 2003 A member of the<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age and Trans Tasman team….won the 50, 100m free and<br />
200m IM at the Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in<br />
Brisbane<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Champs Montreal, Canada 2005 2nd 4x200m<br />
Commonwealth <strong>Melbourne</strong>,<br />
Games<br />
<strong>Australia</strong><br />
2006 1 st 4x200m; 3 rd 400m free; 4 th 200m free<br />
World Short Course Shanghai, China 2006 1st 4x200m; 2nd 400m free; 10th 200m free<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC,<br />
Canada<br />
2006 2nd 4x200m; 3rd 200m free; 5th 400m free<br />
Junior Pan Pac Maui, USA 2005 1<br />
Champs<br />
st 50m,100m,200m, 4x100m, 4x200m free; 2nd 400<br />
free<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 1<br />
1 – 200m freestyle (07)<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….won her first ever individual gold medal at an <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships, claiming the 50m free in Sydney<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother, father, siblings – Ashley and Cameron;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: University; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING<br />
AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Netball and hockey; SUPERSTITIONS:<br />
The number 13 and routine before a race; ULTIMATE RELAXATION:<br />
Sleeping in bed; SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: Omelet; ONE THING<br />
YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: Chocolate and friends; WHAT WOULD<br />
YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Go to University<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Brisbane Lions and Broncos; MOVIES: The Sweetest<br />
Thing, Notebook; TV SHOW: Survivor, The OC; BANDS/MUSIC: Cold<br />
Play; CDs: Party Mix; FOOD: Pizza, Lasagna; DRINK: Coke; SWIM<br />
MEET: Montreal 2005; HOBBIES: Beach, shopping, dancing; PETS: Dog<br />
– Buddy; BEST MATES: They know who they are; HAVE ANY OF YOUR<br />
FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A<br />
NATIONAL LEVEL? Grandmother – Olympic long jumper; WHO HAS<br />
BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? Family<br />
and friends because they have given me so much support; HOW WOULD<br />
YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Happy, determined,<br />
love; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: World Championships <strong>2007</strong>;<br />
SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic Games, 2008;<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To achieve 100 things that I thought were<br />
unachievable; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY?<br />
Three years old, my brothers swam and I went to club nights and joined in;<br />
FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? Susie O'Neill – she seems like she<br />
is a quiet achiever; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Darren Lockyer –<br />
he's a machine; NOTABLE QUOTE: "I am not scared of tomorrow for I<br />
have seen yesterday, and I love today", William Allen White.<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EV EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
200m freestyle 1:58.07 3rd <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
400m freestyle 4:08.34 3rd <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
200m individual medley 2:15.72 10th 2005 Aust Age Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: LARA DAVENPORT<br />
NICKNAME: Lars<br />
D.O.B: 22/12/1983<br />
AGE: 23<br />
BORN: Sydney, NSW<br />
LIVES: Gold Coast, QLD<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>2cm<br />
WGT: 63kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Kingscliff/NSWIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Kingscliff<br />
COACH: Greg Salter<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won silver as a heat swimmer in 4x200m free at 2005 FINA<br />
World Championships….added gold and silver as a heat swimmer in relays at 2006<br />
FINA World Short Course Championships….won a gold and a silver at the 2004<br />
Oceania Championships….claimed silver and bronze at the 2001 <strong>Australia</strong>n Youth<br />
Olympic Festival….has won six medals at <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Was fourth in the 200m free & 100m fly and sixth in the 100m free at the<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 Won gold in 4x200m<br />
free and silver in 4x100m free as a heat swimmer at FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Shanghai….semi-finalist in 100m free and 100m fly at Telstra<br />
Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….finished sixth in the 200m free at<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart IN 2005 Won silver as a<br />
heat swimmer in 4x200m free at FINA World Championships in Montreal….finished<br />
third in 200m free at the Telstra Trials in Sydney….was third in the 200m free and<br />
fourth in the 100m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong> IN 2004 Finished seventh in the 200m free at the Telstra Olympic Team<br />
Selection Trials in Sydney….won gold in 200m free and silver in 200m fly at Oceania<br />
Championships in Suva….finished with bronze in the 200m free at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Brisbane IN 2003 Claimed bronze in the<br />
200m fly and fourth placing in the 100m event at the 2003 Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships in Sydney….added bronze at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in the 200m fly<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002…Placed fifth in both the 100 and 200m fly at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships in Brisbane….grabbed silver in both the 100m fly and 200m free at<br />
the <strong>Australia</strong>n Age championships in Sydney….finished third in both the 100 & 200m<br />
fly at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>.…won bronze<br />
in the 200m fly at the FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….2001….claimed silver in the<br />
100m fly and bronze in the 200m fly at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Youth Olympic<br />
Festival….bronze medallist in the 100m fly and fourth placegetter in the 200m event<br />
the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Hobart….gold in the 100m fly and second in<br />
the 200m fly at the Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….fourth in<br />
both the 100 and 200m fly at the FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….2000…fifth place in<br />
the 100m fly, sixth in the 200m fly at the Telstra Olympic Selection Trials….silver<br />
medallist in the 100 and 200m fly at the Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in<br />
Perth….silver medallist in the 100m fly and fourth in the 200m event at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother - Shirley, Father - Mike, Brother - Adam; WHAT OR<br />
WHO INSPIRES YOU: People that follow their dreams; ROLE MODELS: Grant<br />
Hackett, Richard Branson, Lance Armstrong<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor of Social Science (Psych) Bond University;<br />
SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Ballet, jazz and<br />
cross country running; SUPERSTITIONS: Lucky racing swim suits; ULTIMATE<br />
RELAXATION: Sleeping, going to the beach listening to music; ONE THING YOU<br />
CAN LIVE WITHOUT: Music; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM<br />
SWIMMING: Reading<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Manly Sea Eagles; MOVIES: Good Will Hunting; TV SHOW:<br />
House; BANDS/MUSIC: Missy Higgins, Cat Empire, Whitlams; CDs: Anything;<br />
FOOD: Cookies; DRINK: Milo; SWIM MEET: Sydney 2000 Olympics; HOBBIES:<br />
Going to the beach and shopping; PETS: None; BEST MATES: Amy, Lynchie and<br />
Asha; LAST BOOK READ: "Just do It" by Richard Branson; WHAT'S YOUR<br />
GREATEST ASSET: Determination; HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS<br />
REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? No;<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? Family<br />
and John Delaney- taught me how to believe, how to fight and never give up! A<br />
wonderful man who lived an amazing life; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE<br />
YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Determined, persistent and friendly; HOW WOULD<br />
YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Someone who worked hard, fulfilled their<br />
potential and followed their dreams no matter what; SWIMMING SHORT TERM<br />
GOALS: Improve my race technique 200 freestyle, 4 x 200 free world champs;<br />
SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic Games; PERSONAL<br />
AMBITIONS: To have fun, work hard and make the most of every opportunity; HAVE<br />
YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER?:<br />
Murder of my 5 year old niece in November 2003- Chloe Hoson; Back injury- change<br />
of strokes from butterfly to freestyle; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND<br />
WHY? Started to learn to swim at an early age and started training at 10;<br />
FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? Susie O’Neill- modest, dedicated- a true<br />
champion; NOTABLE QUOTE: ‘If you have a dream, live that dream and someday<br />
your dream will come true.’ "Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and<br />
achieves the impossible".<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Champs Montreal, Canada 2005 2nd 4x200m free (heat swim)<br />
World Short Course Shanghai, China 2006 1st 4x200m free (heat swim); 2nd 4x100m free (heat<br />
swim)<br />
Duel in the Pool Irvine, USA 2005 Did not swim<br />
Oceania Championships Suva, Fiji 2004 1st 200m free; 2nd 200m fly<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Youth Olympic<br />
Festival<br />
Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 2nd 100m fly; 3rd 200m fly; 9th 200m free<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
100m freestyle 55.82 <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
200m freestyle 1:59.44 10th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
100m butterfly 59.76 8th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
200m butterfly 2:11.44 2003 Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: JOANNA FARGUS<br />
NICKNAME: Jo<br />
D.O.B: 01/03/1982<br />
AGE: 25<br />
BORN: Hong Kong<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>6.5cm<br />
WGT: -<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Commercial/QAS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): The Valley<br />
COACH: Stephan Widmer<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2001 FINA World Championship<br />
bronze medallist in the 200m back…has switched her<br />
international representation from Britain to <strong>Australia</strong>….finished<br />
ninth in the 200m back at the 2000 Sydney Olympic<br />
Games….won gold medal in 200m back at 2006 Commonwealth<br />
Games….in 2002 won Commonwealth silver in the 200m back<br />
and was a member of the victorious English 4x200m free relay<br />
squad....had a highly successful NCAA career with the<br />
University of Southern California (USC) Trojans before a fall led<br />
to a broken ankle in 2002<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Was second in the 200m back and sixth in the 100m<br />
back at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec<br />
06) IN 2006: Won gold in 200m back at Commonwealth Games<br />
in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….at her <strong>Australia</strong>n Championship debut won her<br />
maiden national title in the 200m back at Telstra Commonwealth<br />
Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong> to qualify for her second consecutive<br />
Commonwealth Games appearance….was third in 200m back<br />
at Swim Meet of Champions in Mission Viejo….won 200m back<br />
and was second in 100m back at Janet Evans Invitational….was<br />
sixth in 200m back and seventh in 100m back at Pan Pacific<br />
Championships in Victoria, BC<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum – Bernice, Dad – David, Brothers –<br />
Andrew and Chris; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My<br />
friends;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: University Graduate and Swimmer;<br />
SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY<br />
NOW: Anything fun – Volleyball, basketball, soccer;<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW YOU: I was<br />
born and raised in Hong Kong. I am a terrible shopaholic;<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Commonwealth <strong>Melbourne</strong>, 2006 1<br />
Games<br />
<strong>Australia</strong><br />
st 200m back<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC,<br />
Canada<br />
2006 6th 200m back; 7th 100m back<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 1<br />
1 - 200m backstroke (06)<br />
SUPERSITIONS: None; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Shopping!<br />
SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: Nutella on toast; ONE THING<br />
YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: My bed; WHAT DO YOU LIKE<br />
TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Shop, hang out with friends<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Lions; MOVIES: Anchorman, Old School –<br />
anything with Will Ferrell; TV SHOW: Grey's Anatomy;<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Any Hip Hop; FOOD: Nutella; DRINK: Coffee;<br />
SWIM MEET: Olympics; HOBBIES: Going out with friends,<br />
watching movies; PETS: I want a miniature pot bellied pig;<br />
BEST MATES: My old school friends from the Gold Coast;<br />
LAST BOOK YOU READ: A Million Little Pieces; WHAT'S<br />
YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Persistence and determination;<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS REPRESENTED<br />
AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL?<br />
My brother represented Scotland in Triathlon; WHO HAS BEEN<br />
THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY: My<br />
family because they always encouraged me to pursue my<br />
dreams; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN<br />
THREE WORDS: Fun, happy, crazy; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE<br />
TO BE REMEMBERED? As someone who worked hard and<br />
followed her dreams; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS:<br />
World Championships medal; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE<br />
GOAL: Olympic medal; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To be happy<br />
and healthy and enjoy my life; WHAT AGE DID YOU START<br />
SWIMMING AND WHY? When I was two weeks old for water<br />
safety; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? My team mates<br />
because they encourage me and make me laugh; FAVOURITE<br />
ATHLETE AND WHY? Andre Agassi – he loved his sport and<br />
was always fun to watch<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
100m backstroke 1:02.21 2006 Pan Pacs<br />
200m backstroke 2:10.36 2nd 2006 Comm. Games
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: SALLY FOSTER<br />
D.O.B: 13/04/1985<br />
AGE: 21<br />
BORN: WA<br />
LIVES: Canberra, ACT<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>2 cm<br />
WGT: 60kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Central Aquatic SLC / AIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): AIS<br />
COACH: Shannon Rollason<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Finalist in 200m breast at 2006 Commonwealth<br />
Games….won two gold, two silver and a bronze at 2004 Oceania<br />
Championships….has claimed three <strong>Australia</strong>n long course & four <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
short course medals….medallist at 2005 FINA World Cup<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Was second in the 200m breast, third in 100m breast and fifth in 50m<br />
free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006<br />
Finished fifth in 200m breast at Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….claimed<br />
first National open long course medal by winning silver in 200m breast at Telstra<br />
Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….also was fifth in 50m and sixth in<br />
100m breast and seventh in 50m free at Trials….won four silver and five bronze<br />
at Mare Nostrum series….won silver in 50m free & 200m breast, bronze in 100m<br />
breast and was fifth in 100m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Hobart IN 2005 Finished fourth in 200m, seventh in 50m and<br />
100m breast at Telstra Trials in Sydney….fourth in 200m breast, fifth in 50 &<br />
100m breast plus sixth in 50m free and 100m IM at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won a bronze in 200m breast at FINA<br />
World Cup meet in Sydney IN 2004<br />
Won two gold, two silver and a bronze at 2004 Oceania Championships in<br />
Suva….was fourth in 200m breast, sixth in 50 & 100m breast at Telstra Olympic<br />
Team Selection Trials in Sydney….added first ever National medal with bronze<br />
in 200m breast as well as sixth in 50m and seventh in 100m breast at Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Brisbane IN 2003<br />
Seventh in 50m breast at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Sydney….<br />
fourth in 100m breast at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
Hobart….….finished fifth in 200m at FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….double<br />
breast finalist at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Brisbane<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….was sixth in 50m breast at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….was a finalist in 100 & 200m breast and 50 &<br />
100m free at <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Sydney….2001…. contested<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Perth & Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Age Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother - Debra, Father - Ken, Sister – Tammy, Brother -<br />
Tom; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My family and the girls I train;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: AIS Nutrition Department Athlete trainee and AIS<br />
finance department; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY<br />
NOW: Women's AFL at High School, Gymnastics; INTERESTING FACTS<br />
AWAY FROM THE POOL - STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Work at the AIS in<br />
Nutrition dept as an athlete trainee; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND<br />
SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: AFL in high school, gymnastics when I was 10;<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Listening to music; PETS: I have 2 dogs back in<br />
WA. Ebony & Ivory (black labby & golden retriever); FAMILY<br />
MEMBERS: Debra – Mother, Ken – Father, Tammy - older sister;<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE: My family & friends (& younger brother Tom);<br />
AGE STARTED SWIMMING AND WHY: At a very young age –<br />
Mum was a swimmer & is a coach<br />
PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU: My Mum, Nanna and Grandad,<br />
Aunties and Uncles are all swimming coaches; SUPERSTITIONS: None;<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Sleeping, shopping with friends; SPECIALTY IN<br />
THE KITCHEN: Anything sweet; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: My<br />
family and chocolate; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING:<br />
Relax, shop, be with my family and friends.<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Eagles (AFL); MOVIES: Dirty Dancing, XMen 1,2, 3; TV<br />
SHOW: Grey's Anatomy; BANDS/MUSIC: The Darkness and anything and<br />
everything I can sing or dance to; FOOD: Everything; DRINK: Coke, water;<br />
SWIM MEET: National Opens, AIS meet; HOBBIES: Painting and shopping;<br />
PETS: In WA, a golden retriever, Ivory and a black Labrador, Ebony and a cat.<br />
At AIS, a fish called Lazer; BEST MATES: Bec Clarke, my training squad and<br />
my cousins; LAST BOOK YOU READ: The Oton Trilogy, by Liam Hearn;<br />
WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My optimism, happy nature (broad<br />
shoulders); HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS REPRESENTED<br />
AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? My great Aunt<br />
Everlyn deLacy went to 1986 Berlin Olympics. My mum was a national<br />
champion swimmer and Dad was a polocross and equestrian rider; WHO HAS<br />
BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? My family, they<br />
got me interested in swimming and have supported me and been therefore me<br />
every step of the way. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE<br />
WORDS: Optimistic, happy and strong; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE<br />
REMBERED? As myself and for getting the best out of myself every day;<br />
SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: World Champs <strong>2007</strong> learning and<br />
swimming fast for a home crowd; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL:<br />
Making and swimming at an Olympics Games and someday winning a medal.<br />
Being happy with what ever I do; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To be happy in<br />
what ever I do. To have fun and to get the best out of myself each day; HAVE<br />
YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING<br />
CAREER? No I don't believe in obstacles; WHAT AGE DID YOU START<br />
SWIMMING AND WHY? Before I could walk (family of swimmers and coaches);<br />
FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? Alex Popov – most beautiful freestyler I<br />
have ever seen and great swimmer NOTABLE QUOTE: When in doubt make a<br />
food yourself. There is a microscopically thin line between being brilliantly<br />
creative and acting like the most gigantic idiot on earth. So what the hell leap…<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE<br />
EVENT PERSONAL BEST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING MEET<br />
50m breaststroke 31.78 = 5th 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
100m breaststroke 1:08.44 7th 2006 AIS International<br />
200m breaststroke 2:27.71 6th 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
50m freestyle 25.55 7th 2006 AIS International<br />
100m freestyle 55.56 <strong>2007</strong> NSW Open Champs<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Commonwealth <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 5th 200m breast<br />
Games<br />
Oceania Champs Suva, Fiji 2004 1 st 200m breast, 4x50m free; 2 nd 50m, 100m breast; 3 rd<br />
50m free
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: FELICITY GALVEZ<br />
NICKNAME: Flis, Flea and Felix<br />
D.O.B: 04/03/1985<br />
AGE: 22<br />
BORN: <strong>Melbourne</strong>, VIC<br />
LIVES: Canberra, ACT<br />
HGT: 167cm<br />
WGT: 60kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Chandler /AIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): AIS<br />
COACH: Shannon Rollason<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2004 Athens Olympian and finalist in the 200m fly at the<br />
Games finishing fifth….2005 FINA World Championship gold medallist as a heat<br />
swimmer in the 4x100m medley relay team swimming the fly leg….silver medallist at<br />
2006 Commonwealth Games….finalist in the 200m fly at two FINA World<br />
Championships, 2004 FINA World Short Course and 2002 Pan Pacific<br />
Championships….the <strong>Australia</strong>n 200m fly champion in 2003<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Was second in the 200m fly, third in the 100m fly and fourth in the 50m fly at<br />
the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 Won silver and<br />
swam PB in 200m fly at Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….set three personal<br />
best performances highlighted by her second placing in the 200m fly and subsequent<br />
selection on her maiden Commonwealth Games team at the Telstra Trials in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….also finished fourth in both the 50 and 100m fly events….won four silver<br />
and three bronze in Mare Nostrum series….won silver in 200m fly and bronze in 50 &<br />
100m fly at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart IN 2005<br />
Qualified for the FINA World Championships team when she finished second in the<br />
200m fly at the Telstra Trials in Sydney…. claimed gold as a heat swimmer in the<br />
4x100m medley and was a finalist in the 200m fly at the World Championships in<br />
Montreal….at the FINA World Cup in Sydney finished second in the 100 and 200m<br />
butterfly and fourth in the 50m event all in personal best performances IN 2004<br />
Finished second in the 200m fly at the Telstra Trials in Sydney to earn a ticket to her<br />
first Olympics Games….set massive personal best times in all three fly events…. went<br />
on to finish 5th in the final of the 200m fly in Athens in her Olympic Games<br />
debut….returned to the <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships where she finished<br />
second in the 200m fly…. at the World Short Course Championships in Indianapolis<br />
she finished fifth in the 200m fly ….made a move at the end of the year from Sydney<br />
to Canberra to the AIS to train under Shannon Rollason IN 2003 Won the 200m fly at<br />
the Telstra Trials in Sydney….went onto the World Championships in Barcelona<br />
where she finished seventh in the final….returned to Hobart where she took out both<br />
the 100 and 200m fly at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002…. was fourth in 200m fly at the Pan Pacific Championships in<br />
Yokohama….silver in the 200m fly and bronze in the 100m fly at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships….claimed both the 100 and 200m fly titles at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships….grabbed silver in both the 100 and 200m fly at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….took gold in the 200m fly and<br />
silver in the 100m event at the FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong> ….2001….bronze<br />
medallist in the 200m fly at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships….member of the<br />
gold medal overall women’s team at the Goodwill Games….silver medallist 200m fly<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Athens, Greece 2004 5 th 200m fly<br />
World Champs Barcelona, Spain 2003 7 th 200m fly<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 1 st 4x100m medley relay (heat swim) 5 th 200m fly<br />
Commonwealth Games <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 2 nd 200m fly<br />
World Short Course Moscow, Russia 2002 9 th 200m fly<br />
Indianapolis, USA 2004 5 th 200m fly<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Yokohama, Japan 2002 4 th 200m fly 13 th 100m fly<br />
Goodwill Games Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 1 st overall team<br />
Duel in the Pool Indianapolis, USA 2003 4 th 200m fly; 5 th 100m fly<br />
Irvine, USA 2005<br />
East Asian Games Osaka, Japan 2001 4 th 200m fly<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 1<br />
200m butterfly (03)<br />
at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships….silver medallist in the 200m fly at the<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Perth….silver medallist in the 200m fly at<br />
the FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong>…. 2000….bronze medallist in the 200m fly and<br />
finalist in the 400m free at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Perth….finalist in the<br />
200m fly at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS:<br />
Mother - Lynne, Father - Fernando, Sister – Natasha; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES<br />
YOU: Family and other team mates;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Make-up course at Canberra Make-up Academy; SPORTS<br />
BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Netball, basketball, hockey<br />
and tennis; I grew up in Spain for 8½ years; SUPERSTITIONS: Lucky swim suit, cap<br />
and goggles; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Sleeping and watching DVD’s; SPECIALTY<br />
IN THE KITCHEN: Burritos… still learning with Alice!; ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE<br />
WITHOUT: Chocolate; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING:<br />
Shopping and hanging out with friends and family<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Sydney Swans; MOVIES: ‘Shawshank Redemption’; TV SHOW:<br />
‘Rove’ and ‘House’; BANDS/MUSIC:<br />
All top 40 count down; CDs: John Mayer; FOOD: Lots of it all; DRINK: Coke; SWIM<br />
MEET: Olympics 2004; HOBBIES:<br />
Learning to cook with Alice and shopping; PETS: Dog- ‘Cleo’; BEST MATES: Alice<br />
Mills, Tarnee White and Melly Morgan; LAST BOOK READ: ‘Handbags and<br />
Gladrags’; WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Won’t ever give up; HAVE ANY OF<br />
YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS REPRSENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A<br />
NATIONAL LEVEL? No; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR<br />
LIFE AND WHY? My parents because they are supportive and my coach because he<br />
is always pushing me; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE<br />
WORDS: Friendly, happy and determined; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE<br />
REMEMBERED? As a great swimmer, who always supported other people, and did<br />
the best for her country; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: Swim well at the FINA<br />
World Championships; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: To have a<br />
successful career; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To be a great make-up artist; HAVE<br />
YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER?<br />
Just a sublux shoulder in 2003; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND<br />
WHY? At 12 years just for fun; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? NOTABLE<br />
QUOTE: “If life gives you lemons…make lemonade".<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
50m butterfly 26.85 6th 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
100m butterfly 58.87 6th 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
200m butterfly 2:07.95 4th <strong>2007</strong> NSW Open<br />
Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: JODIE HENRY<br />
NICKNAME: Jodes<br />
D.O.B: <strong>17</strong>/11/1983<br />
AGE: 23<br />
BORN: Brisbane, QLD<br />
LIVES: Canberra, ACT<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>7cm<br />
WGT: 64Kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Chandler / AIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): AIS<br />
COACH: Shannon Rollason<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2004 Athens Olympic Games triple gold medallist setting<br />
three world records….has won three gold, one silver and two bronze medals at three<br />
FINA World Championships….has won 4 gold and three sliver at two Commonwealth<br />
Games….won two gold and two silver at the 2002 Pan Pacific<br />
Championships….made her <strong>Australia</strong>n team debut at the 2001 World Championships<br />
in Fukuoka….is a former world record holder in the 100m free (53.52) long course set<br />
in Athens in 2004<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Was second in the 50 & 100m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships<br />
in Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 Won gold in 4x100m free relay and silver in both 50 &<br />
100m free at Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>....was second in 100m free and<br />
third in 50m free at Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….was second<br />
in 100m free three times and third in 50m free twice on Mare Nostrum series….won<br />
silver in 100m free, bronze in 200m free and was fourth in 50m free at Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart IN 2005 Moved with her coach,<br />
Shannon Rollason from Brisbane to the <strong>Australia</strong>n Institute of Sport in<br />
Canberra…grabbed three gold at the FINA World Championships in Montreal in the<br />
100m free, 4x100m free relay and as a heat swimmer in the 4x100m medley<br />
relay….finished second at the Telstra Trials in Sydney behind training partner, Alice<br />
Mills in the 100 metres free IN 2004 Completed a perfect trifecta of victories at the<br />
Athens Olympics claiming three gold along with three world records in her Games<br />
debut….anchored both <strong>Australia</strong>’s 4x100m free and medley relay teams with the then<br />
two fastest relay splits in history and won the 100m free title after smashing the world<br />
record (53.52) in the semi final….won her second successive <strong>Australia</strong>n 100m free<br />
title at the Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials in Sydney IN 2003 Finished second<br />
in the 100m free and was third in both the 4x100m free and medley relays at the FINA<br />
World Championships in Barcelona….claimed her maiden individual <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championship in the 100m free in Sydney and also finished third in the 50m event<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….won three gold and one silver in her Commonwealth Games debut in<br />
Manchester with victories in the 100m free, 4x100m free and medley relays and<br />
second place in the 50m free….went on to also claim two gold and two silver at the<br />
Pan Pacific Championships in Yokohama with both gold coming in the 4x100m relays<br />
and finishing second in both the 50 and 100m free events setting then <strong>Australia</strong>n and<br />
Commonwealth records in her two individual events respectively….2001….made her<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 2<br />
2 – 100m freestyle (03, 04)<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n team debut as a heat swimmer in the 4x100m free relay team that was 5th<br />
at the World Championships in Fukuoka….finished sixth in the 100m free at the<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Hobart to qualify….2000…. narrowly missed the<br />
Sydney Olympic team as a <strong>17</strong>-year-old after finishing third in the 50m free at the<br />
Selection trials in Sydney….won five gold medals at the Millennium Commonwealth<br />
Youth Games in Edinburgh<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother- Janelle, Father- Gary, Sisters - Kate, Nicole;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Finished Year 12 Springwood High School, Brisbane;<br />
SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Wasn’t very good<br />
on land, always falling over; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Reading a book, on the<br />
beach, on the Sunshine Coast or in my boat; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Burritos<br />
or fudge brownie; ONE THING YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT: Socks and chocolate;<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Shopping, eating out,<br />
going to the beach<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Brisbane Lions and Broncos; MOVIES: Pirates of the Caribbean;<br />
TV SHOW: Arrested Development, Thank God You're Here; BANDS/MUSIC:<br />
Anything relaxing, James Morrison, John Mayer; CDs: Have too many…depends on<br />
what mood I’m in; DRINK: Water and tea; SWIM MEET: Olympics; HOBBIES:<br />
Shopping, boating and reading; PETS: Cockatiel; LAST BOOK YOU READ: Don't tell<br />
Mum I work on the Rigs, She Thinks I'm a Piano Player in a Whorehouse; HAVE ANY<br />
OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A<br />
NATIONAL LEVEL? My sister Kate was a good swimmer and my dad was a Master’s<br />
World Record holder in swimming; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN<br />
YOUR LIFE AND WHY? My parents; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF<br />
IN THREE WORDS: Laid back, quiet and happy; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY<br />
OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? Just being a teenager; WHAT<br />
AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? Learnt to swim at 18 months;<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: “Just have fun”<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Athens, Greece 2004 1st 100m free, 4x100m free, 4x100m medley<br />
World Champs Fukuoka, Japan 2001 5th 4x100m free (heat swim)<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2003 2nd 100m free; 3rd 4x100m free, 4x100m medley<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 1st 100m free, 4x100m free, 4x100m medley(heat swim)<br />
Commonwealth Games Manchester, England 2002 1st 100m free, 4x100m free, 4x100m medley; 2nd 50m free<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st 4x100m free; 2nd 50m, 100m free<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Yokohama, Japan 2002 1st 4x100m free, 4x100m medley; 2nd 50m, 100m free<br />
Goodwill Games Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 1st overall women’s team<br />
Commonwealth Youth<br />
Games<br />
Edinburgh, Scotland 2000 5 gold medals<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
50m freestyle 24.72 3rd 2006 Comm. Games<br />
100m freestyle 53.52 2nd 2004 Olympic Games<br />
200m freestyle 1:59.09 8th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: LEISEL JONES<br />
NICKNAME: Weazel<br />
D.O.B: 30/08/1985<br />
AGE: 21<br />
BORN: Katherine, NT<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>8cm<br />
WGT: 67kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Commercial / QAS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): The Valley<br />
COACH: Stephan Widmer<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Five time Olympic medallist….won two silver at the Sydney<br />
2000 Olympics & one gold, one silver and one bronze in Athens in 2004….has won 4<br />
gold, two silver and one bronze at three FINA World Championships….has won seven<br />
gold medals at two Commonwealth Games….was <strong>Australia</strong>’s youngest ever Olympic<br />
swimming medallist at just 15….is the current world champion and world record<br />
holder in both the 100m and 200m breast….world record holder 100 & 200m breast<br />
short course<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 50, 100 & 200m breast at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 Won gold in 50, 100, 200m breast & 4x100m medley at<br />
Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….smashed world record in 100m breast<br />
(1:05.09) and medley relay at Commonwealth Games….set world records in 100m<br />
(1:05.71) & 200m (2:20.54) breast events at the Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials<br />
in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won nine gold from nine races at Mare Nostrum Series and was<br />
named Overall Winner….won 50, 100 & 200m breast at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in Hobart….twice broke world 100m breast record at<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships IN 2005 Triple gold medallist at FINA World<br />
Championships in Montreal in the 100m breast along with a world record and victory<br />
in the 200m breast (2:21.72) and as a member of the 4x100m medley relay….set a<br />
new Commonwealth record and missed the world mark by just 0.01secin the 100m<br />
breast (1:06.21) at the Duel in the Pool in Irvine, California….won 100 & 200m breast<br />
at the Telstra Trials in Sydney….won 100 & 200m breast at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> IN 2004 Won gold and claimed world record in<br />
the 4x100m medley at Athens Olympics….was also a silver medallist in the 200m<br />
breast and claimed bronze in the 100m event….set a then world record in the 200<br />
metres breast (2:22.96) at the Telstra Grand Prix prior to the Games….won the 200m<br />
breast and claimed silver in the 100m event at the Telstra Olympic Team Selection<br />
Trials in Sydney….moved from life long coach Ken Wood at Redcliffe to Stephan<br />
Widmer in Fortitude Valley IN 2003 Claimed silver in the 200m breast at her second<br />
FINA World Championships in Barcelona along with bronze medals in both the 100m<br />
breast and 4x100m medley relay events and a fourth in the 50m breast….set a then<br />
world record in the semi final of the 100m breast in Spain of 1:06.37…. claimed three<br />
gold 100m (broke 50, 100m <strong>Australia</strong>n record in the same race), 200m breast and her<br />
maiden 200m IM title along with a second placing in the 50m breast at Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane….set new world short course records in both<br />
the 100 and 200m breast at the FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….broke through for her first major international victory at the Manchester<br />
Commonwealth Games claiming three gold medals in the 100 and 200m breast and<br />
4x100m medley and fourth in the 50m event….claimed gold at the Pan Pacific<br />
Championships in Yokohama in the 4x100m medley and silver in the 200m breast<br />
and fourth in the 100m event….set a new <strong>Australia</strong>n 50 and 100m breast records in<br />
the same race at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships…. 2001….won 4x100m medley<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 16<br />
1 – 50m breaststroke (07);<br />
7 – 100m breaststroke (00, 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07);<br />
7 – 200m breaststroke (01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07);<br />
1 – 200m individual medley (03)<br />
and silver medallist in the 100m breast at the FINA World Championships in Fukuoka<br />
along with two fourth placings in both the 50 and 200m breast….claimed the 100 and<br />
200m breast double for the first time at an <strong>Australia</strong>n Championship….2000….made<br />
her <strong>Australia</strong>n team debut and became the nation’s youngest ever Olympic swimming<br />
medallist when she claimed silver medals in both the 100m breast and 4x100m<br />
medley in Sydney….won the 100m breast at Telstra Olympic Selection Trials<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY: Mum, Rosemary; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My hard working and<br />
dedicated team mates; ROLE MODELS: Kate Hudson – great personality, loves life.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Beauty therapy student; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING<br />
AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Gymnastics, tennis and physical culture;<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU: I was the only<br />
white baby in the hospital when I was born; SUPERSTITIONS: New goggles for every<br />
meet; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Reading on the lounge on a rainy day, going to the<br />
beach on a sunny day; SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: Banana cake; ONE THING<br />
YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: Food; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM<br />
SWIMMING: Going to the beach and trying to surf.<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Western Bulldogs; MOVIES: 'Snatch'; TV SHOW: Border<br />
Security; BANDS/MUSIC: Blink 182; CDs: Any mixed CDs; FOOD: Anything!;<br />
DRINK: Lemon, lime and bitters; SWIM MEET: FINA World Championships 2003;<br />
HOBBIES: Going to the footy; PETS: 2 dogs, Chloe and Chelsea BEST MATES:<br />
Louise Tomlinson; LAST BOOK READ: Wayne Bennett – Don't Die with the Music in<br />
You; WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Knock knees for breaststroke; HAVE<br />
ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A<br />
NATIONAL LEVEL? A distant relative in Olympic equestrian; WHO HAS BEEN THE<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? My Mum because she teaches<br />
me all the small but important things in life; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE<br />
YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Worries too much; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO<br />
BE REMEMBERED? The person who gave everything she did, in the pool or outside;<br />
SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: <strong>2007</strong> FINA World Championships; SWIMMING<br />
CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic Gold; PERSONAL AMBITIONS; To become a<br />
successful public speaker and successful make-up artist; HAVE YOU<br />
ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER?<br />
Change of coaches; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? At age<br />
of two for water safety; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? Grant Hackett because<br />
he gives it everything and he is so down to earth; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND<br />
WHY? Mohammed Ali; NOTABLE QUOTE: "Successful people do what unsuccessful<br />
people don't want to do."<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2000 2 nd 100m breast, 4x100m medley<br />
Athens, Greece 2004 1 st 4x100m medley; 2 nd 200m breast; 3 rd 100m breast<br />
World Champs Fukuoka, Japan 2001 1 st 4x100 medley; 2 nd 100m breast; 4 th 200m breast<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2003 2 nd 200m breast; 3 rd 100m breast, 4x100m medley; 4 th 50m breast; 23 rd 200m IM<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 1 st 100m , 200m breast, 4x100m medley<br />
Commonwealth Games Manchester, England 2002 1 st 100m, 1 st 200m breast, 4x100m medley; 4 th 50m breast<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1 st 50m, 100m, 200m breast, 4x100m medley<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Yokohama, Japan 2002 1 st 4x100 medley; 2 nd 200m breast; 4 th 100m breast<br />
Goodwill Games Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 1 st overall women’s team; 2 nd 50m,100m breast<br />
Duel in the Pool Irvine, USA 2005 1 st 100m, 200m breast, 4x100m medley<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
50m breaststroke 30.55 2nd 2006 Comm. Games<br />
100m breaststroke 1:05.09 World Record 2006 Comm. Games<br />
200m breaststroke 2:20.54 World Record 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
200m individual medley 2:14.21 5th 2003 Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: LISBETH LENTON<br />
NICKNAME: Libby<br />
D.O.B: 28/01/1985<br />
AGE: 22<br />
BORN: Townsville, QLD<br />
LIVES: Brisbane. QLD<br />
HGT: 169.9cm<br />
WGT: 59kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Commercial / QAS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): The Valley<br />
COACH: Stephan Widmer<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Dual Olympic medallist, winning one gold and one bronze at<br />
her 2004 Games debut in Athens….victory as a member of the world record breaking<br />
4x100m free team and bronze in the 50m free….won five gold and two silver medals<br />
at 2006 Commonwealth Games….has three gold, two silver and two bronze from two<br />
FINA World Championships….won seven gold, three silver and two bronze at two<br />
FINA World Short Course Championships….is the current world short course record<br />
holder in the 100 and 200m free and 100m fly<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 50 & 100m free plus 50m fly, was second in the 100m fly and third in the<br />
200m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 Won<br />
50, 100, 4x100 & 4x200m free and 4x100m medley (world record) as well as silver in<br />
200m free and 100m fly at Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….also recorded the<br />
then fastest ever 100m free relay split (52.87) at Commonwealth Games….broke<br />
world record in winning 100m free and also won 50m free as well as finishing 2nd in<br />
200m free and 100m fly at Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won<br />
50, 100 & 4x200m free, 100m fly & 4x100m medley (world record) and was second in<br />
4x100m free at FINA World Short Course Championships in Shanghai….won 11 gold<br />
and a silver from 12 races at Mare Nostrum series and was second in Overall<br />
Trophy….won 50 & 100m free plus 50 & 100m fly at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Hobart….broke world record in 100m fly and Commonwealth<br />
record in 50m fly at <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships IN 2005 Triple gold<br />
medal haul in the 50m free and both 4x100m free and medley relays along with silver<br />
in both the 100m fly and 4x200m free at the FINA World Championships in<br />
Montreal….dead-heated for first in the 100m fly, finished second in the 50m free and<br />
third in the 50m fly and 100m free at the Telstra Trials in Sydney…. smashed the<br />
world record twice in the 100m free and won gold in 50 & 100m free and silver in<br />
100m fly at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….claimed four wins from four races at the Skins in Sydney….broke the<br />
short course 200m free world record and 50m free Commonwealth record at the FINA<br />
World Cup in Sydney IN 2004 In Athens at the Olympics was part of <strong>Australia</strong>’s gold<br />
medal world record breaking 4x100m free relay…also won bronze in the 50m free at<br />
the Olympics….clocked 53.66 to smash the 100m free world record in the semi finals,<br />
before finishing second in the final at the Telstra Trials in Sydney to qualify for her first<br />
Olympic Team….later at Telstra Trials won the 50m free in an <strong>Australia</strong>n record and<br />
was third in the 100m fly….won the 50 & 100m free and fly and broke the<br />
Commonwealth record in the 100m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Brisbane….won the 100m free and 4x100m medley, was second in<br />
the 50m and 4x200m free and third in the 50m fly and 4x100m free at the FINA World<br />
Short Course Championships In Indianapolis IN 2003 Won 50m free in <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
record, silver in both the 100m free and 50m fly and bronze in the 100m fly at Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Sydney….claimed her first major individual international<br />
medal, winning bronze in the 50m free and as a member of the 4x100m free relay at<br />
the FINA World Championships in Barcelona….won the 100m free in a<br />
Commonwealth record, the 50m free in an <strong>Australia</strong>n record and the 50m fly at the<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart….won two gold and a silver<br />
at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Brisbane<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 8<br />
4 – 50m freestyle (03, 04, 06, 07);<br />
2 – 100m freestyle (06, 07);<br />
1 – 50m butterfly (07);<br />
1 – 100m butterfly (05)<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….finished fifth in both the 50m fly and free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships in Brisbane….won two gold, a silver and three bronze at Oceania<br />
Championships in Noumea….claimed silver in both the 50 and 100m free at the FINA<br />
World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….2001….double finalist at Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Hobart….2000….fifth in 100m fly at Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Perth<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Sisters – Justine and Victoria, brother – Stewart; WHAT OR<br />
WHO INSPIRES YOU: Trying to achieve personal bests and getting the best out of<br />
myself; ROLE MODELS: Anyone working hard to achieve their best<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor of Communication; SPORTS BEFORE<br />
SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Previously I participated in athletics,<br />
rowing, touch football, tennis and gymnastics; INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY<br />
NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU: My feet are a size 6, about to get married;<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: I like to have a brand new cap to race in for each meet;<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Snuggling up with a big warm doona on a rainy day;<br />
SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: Cannelloni; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE<br />
WITHOUT: My family and friends; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM<br />
SWIMMING: I just bought a surfboard so I'm learning to surf, hanging out with friends<br />
and shopping.<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
MOVIES: Remember the Titans; TV SHOW: The OC and Lost; BANDS/MUSIC: I<br />
have an Eclectic taste in music, anything from Brittany Spears to Metallica; FOOD:<br />
Sushi, hot chips, malteesers; DRINK: Diet Coke; HOBBIES: Reading, going to the<br />
movies and shopping; PETS: I really want a puppy; BEST MATES: Leith and Jess;<br />
LAST BOOK YOU READ: 'The one you really Want' by Jill Mansell; WHAT'S YOUR<br />
GREATEST ASSET? Persistence; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN<br />
YOUR LIFE AND WHY? My mum because she has been such a huge support<br />
throughout my life and because she is such a strong person; HOW WOULD YOU<br />
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Fun, determined, silly; HOW WOULD<br />
YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As someone who worked hard to achieve their<br />
dreams and who enjoyed doing so; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: To make<br />
finals of my races at the FINA World Championships; SWIMMING CAREER<br />
ULTIMATE GOAL: To win an individual international gold medal; PERSONAL<br />
AMBITIONS: To always strive to do my best, trying to improve myself, have fun and<br />
meet new and interesting people; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES<br />
DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? Having to make the decision to change<br />
coaches and to take on more responsibility as a swimmer; WHAT AGE DID YOU<br />
START SWIMMING AND WHY? Learnt to swim when I was one-year-old because all<br />
my siblings were having swimming lessons and I was around the pool; FAVOURITE<br />
SWIMMER AND WHY: Matt Welsh, his longevity at the highest level is something to<br />
be admired; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Pete Sampras – amazing!<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: "They never said it would be easy, they just said it would be<br />
worth it".<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Athens, Greece 2004 1 st 4x100m free; 3 rd 50m free<br />
World Champs Barcelona, Spain 2003 3 rd 50m free, 4x100m free; 14 th 50m fly; 19 th 100m fly<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 1 st 50m, 4x100m free, 4x100m medley; 2 nd 100m fly, 4x200m free<br />
Commonwealth Games <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1 st 50m, 100m, 4x100m, 4x200m free, 4x100m medley; 2nd 100m fly, 200m free<br />
World Short Course Indianapolis, USA 2004 1 st 100m free, 4x100m medley; 2 nd 50m free, 4x200m free; 3 rd 50m fly, 4x100m free<br />
Shanghai, China 2006 1 st 50, 100, 4x200m free, 100m fly, 4x100m medley; 2 nd 4x100m free<br />
Duel in the Pool Indianapolis, USA 2003 1 st 100m free, 4x100m medley; 2 nd 4x100m free<br />
Irvine, USA 2005 1 st 100m, 200m, 4x100m free; 2 nd 100m fly<br />
Oceania Champs Noumea, New Caledonia 2002 1 st 50m fly, 4x100m free; 2 nd 50m free; 3 rd 50m back, 100m free, 100m fly<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
50m freestyle 24.58 2nd 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
100m freestyle 53.42 Commonwealth Record 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
200m freestyle 1:57.06 (relay) Commonwealth Record 2005 World Champs<br />
50m butterfly 26.30 3rd <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
100m butterfly 57.35 2nd 2006 Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: LINDA MACKENZIE<br />
NICKNAME: Macka<br />
D.O.B: 14/12/1983<br />
AGE: 23<br />
BORN: Mackay, QLD<br />
LIVES: Canberra, ACT<br />
HGT: 161cm<br />
WGT: 53kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Mackay / AIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): AIS<br />
COACH: Vince Raleigh<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2004 Athens Olympic Games finalist in the 400m<br />
free….two-time FINA World Championship silver medallist as a member of the<br />
4x200m free relay team in 2005 and 2003….2005 FINA World Championship<br />
finalist in the 200 and 400m free….Commonwealth Games relay gold<br />
medallist….won the 200-400-800 metre free treble at <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
2004….won two silver and a bronze at 2006 Pan Pacific Championships<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 400m free, was second in 200m free, third in 800m free and fourth in<br />
100m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006<br />
Won gold in the 4x200m free, was fourth in the 400m and fifth in 200m free at<br />
Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won the 200 and 400m free to take out her<br />
third consecutive national titles in both and qualify for her maiden Commonwealth<br />
Games team at the Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials….won gold in 200m and<br />
bronze in 400m (Monaco) plus silver in 400m (Barcelona) in Mare Nostrum<br />
series….won silver in 200m free and 4x200m free, was third in 4x100m free, sixth in<br />
400m free, ninth in 800m free and tenth in 100m free at Pan Pacific Championships<br />
in Victoria, BC IN 2005 Won the 200/ 400m free double and was second in the<br />
800m free at the Telstra Trials to earn herself a berth on her third consecutive FINA<br />
World Championship team…. the winner of a silver medal as a member of the<br />
4x200m free relay team, and was also a finalist in the 200 and 400m free in<br />
Montreal….bronze medallist in the 400m free at the Telstra FINA World Cup in<br />
Sydney IN 2004 Became the first woman since Anna McVann in 1984 to win the<br />
200-400-800 metre freestyle treble at an <strong>Australia</strong>n championship, and<br />
consequently qualifying for her first Olympics at the Telstra Olympic Team Selection<br />
Trials in Sydney….was seventh in 400m free, tenth in 800m and 19th in the 200m<br />
free as well as swimming the heats of the fourth placegetting 4x200m free team at<br />
the Athens Olympics….winner of the 400m free, silver in the 200m and third in the<br />
800m event at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
Brisbane….winner of the Qantas Skins middle distance free event in<br />
Sydney….bronze medallist in the 800m free at the FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong> IN<br />
2003<br />
At the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Sydney, finished second in both the 400<br />
& 800 metre free….won silver in the 4x200m free and was 16th in the 800m and<br />
<strong>17</strong>th in the 400m free at FINA World Championships in Barcelona….finalist in the<br />
400m free at <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart….silver medallist<br />
800m free at the FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002…finalist in the 200m fly at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Brisbane….gold medallist in the 400m free at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in<br />
Sydney….finalist in the 200m fly at the FINA World Cup in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….2001….finished fifth in the final of the 200m free to qualify for her first<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n team, was also a finalist in the 200m fly and 400m free….was a member<br />
of the disqualified 4x200m winning free relay team for the FINA World<br />
Championships in Fukuoka….member of the overall women’s team victory at the<br />
Goodwill Games in Brisbane….finalist in the 200 and 400m free at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Perth…. 2000….winner of gold in both<br />
the 200 and 400m free at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Perth….a finalist in<br />
the 100m fly at the Telstra Selection Trials….third place getter at the Qantas Skins<br />
in Sydney<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother- Judy, Father- Gordon, Brothers- Geoffrey, Michael<br />
and Paul;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Canberra institute of TAFE-<br />
Business Administration; Currently I work at Swimming <strong>Australia</strong>; SPORTS<br />
BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Swimming;<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: Keep a pair of goggles in my pocket when I race; ULTIMATE<br />
RELAXATION: Listening to music, oil burning and watching a funny movie; ONE<br />
THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: Family and friends; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO<br />
DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING:<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: <strong>Australia</strong>n Swim Team; Nth QLD Cowboys, <strong>Australia</strong>n Cricket<br />
team; MOVIES: Happy Gilmore and Rocky; TV SHOW: My Wife and Kids, Blue<br />
Heelers and The Force; BANDS/MUSIC: Rock music; FOOD: Fresh coral trout or<br />
barramundi; CDs: Disturbed; DRINK: Milo; SWIM MEET: <strong>Australia</strong>n Open meets<br />
and Championship meets like FINA World Championships; PETS: Fish; BEST<br />
MATES: Petria Thomas, Alison Alcock; LAST BOOK YOU READ: Apaches by<br />
Lorenzo Carcaterra; WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? I never give up – like<br />
the Northern Queensland Spirit; I give things a go; HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY<br />
REPRESENTED OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Brother,<br />
Geoffrey – <strong>Australia</strong>n School Boys Rugby League and Union; WHO HAS BEEN<br />
THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? My family and friends<br />
because they are there for me all the time and they help me through life; HOW<br />
WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Friendly, competitive<br />
and committed; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? A good person;<br />
someone who gave it their best shot; proud to be a North Queenslander;<br />
SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: Finalist/medallist at FINA World<br />
Championships <strong>2007</strong>; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic medal;<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To reach the heights of my swimming career; finish my<br />
business course and get into the police force; HAVE YOU WHAT AGE DID YOU<br />
START SWIMMING AND WHY? At age 6 because my brothers swam at the time,<br />
coming from North QLD my parents wanted us to have pool safety; NOTABLE<br />
QUOTE: "Go for it".<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Athens, Greece 2004 4 th 4x200m free (heat swim); 7 th 400m free; 10 th 800m free; 19 th 200m free<br />
World Champs Fukuoka, Japan 2001 DQ 4x200m free final<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2003 2 nd 4x200m free; 16 th 800m free; <strong>17</strong> th 400m free<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 2 nd 4x200m free; 6 th 400m free, 8 th 200m free, 11 th 800m free<br />
Commonwealth Games <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1 st 4x200m free; 4 th 400m free; 5 th 200m free<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 2 nd 200m, 4x200m free; 3 rd 4x100m free; 6 th 400m free; 9 th 800m free; 10 th 100m free<br />
Goodwill Games Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 Overall women’s team victory<br />
Dual In The Pool Indianapolis, USA 2003 5 th 800m free; 6 th 200m free<br />
Irvine, USA 2005 3 rd 400m free; 6 th 200m free<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS - LONG COURSE<br />
EVENT PERSONAL BEST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING MEET<br />
100m freestyle 55.25 9th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
200m freestyle 1.58.26 5th 2006 Pan Pacs<br />
400m freestyle 4.06.79 2nd <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
800m freestyle 8.32 13 9th 2004 Aust. Champs<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 8<br />
3 - 200m freestyle (04, 05, 06)<br />
4 - 400m freestyle (04, 05, 06, 07)<br />
1 - 800m freestyle (04)
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: DANNI MIATKE<br />
NICKNAME: Miteatakmi<br />
D.O.B: 29/11/1987<br />
AGE: 19<br />
BORN: Darwin<br />
LIVES: <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>5.5cm<br />
WGT: 68kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Carey Aquatic / VIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Carey Aquatic Centre<br />
COACH: Rohan Taylor<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Gold medallist 50m fly at the 2005 FINA World<br />
Championships….gold medallist 50m fly at 2006 Commonwealth Games….has won<br />
one gold, two silver and a bronze medal at two FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships….won three gold, a silver and a bronze at 2004 Oceania<br />
Championships….has amassed 22 individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Age medals including 10 gold<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Placed second in 50m fly and sixth in the 100m fly at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 <strong>Australia</strong>n champion in the 50m fly and finished fifth in 100m fly at Telstra<br />
Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….gold medallist 50m fly at 2006<br />
Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won gold as a heat swimmer in 4x100m<br />
medley & silver in 4x100m free at FINA World Short Course Championships in<br />
Shanghai….won two gold and a silver at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Sydney….placed second in 50m fly, fourth in 100m free and 100m<br />
fly and fifth in 50m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart<br />
IN 2005 Gold medallist 50m fly at the FINA World Championships in Montreal<br />
clocking a new Commonwealth record of 26.11….won her maiden senior <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championship in the 50m fly at the Telstra Trials in Sydney….took out 50m fly and<br />
claimed third in both the 100m fly and free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>…. won two gold and two silver at Fisher & Paykel<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Brisbane IN 2004 Finished second in the 50m fly<br />
and fifth in the 100m fly at the Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials in<br />
Sydney….placed third in the 50m fly and fourth in both the 100m fly and 100m free at<br />
the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Brisbane….won her first ever<br />
international medals - silver in the 4x200m and a bronze in the 4x100m free, also<br />
finished 13th in the 200m free at the FINA World Short Course Championships in<br />
Indianapolis….bronze medallist in the 50m fly at the FINA World Cup in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….won five medals including two gold at the Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Age Championships in Perth…. added three gold, a silver and a bronze at the<br />
Oceania Championships in Suva IN 2003 Won two gold and two silver at the Fisher &<br />
Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Brisbane….represented <strong>Australia</strong> in the<br />
Fisher & Paykel Trans Tasman Series….won silver in the 50m fly and bronze in the<br />
100m event at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart….finalist<br />
in the 50m fly and free at the FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother- Linda, Step-father- Ken, Little brother- Michael, Father-<br />
Peter, Step-mother- Roz ; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My parents and my<br />
squad members; ROLE MODELS: Coach Rohan Taylor, mother Linda<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: University – Biological Science; SPORTS BEFORE<br />
SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Athletics and basketball;<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU NOW: I haven’t<br />
lived at home since I was 14; SUPERSTITIONS: Never open an umbrella indoors;<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Reading a book; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN:<br />
Cinnamon toast; ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Colourful pop corn;<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Shopping – 100% addicted<br />
to shopping<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Green Bay Packers; MOVIES:‘Garden State’ and ‘Little Nicky’;<br />
TV SHOW: ‘McLeod's Daughters’; BANDS/MUSIC: Snow Patrol, The Shins and The<br />
Red Hot Chilli Peppers; CD’S:The Red Hot Chilli Peppers - ‘Californication’;<br />
FOOD: Roast lamb; DRINK: Lemon, lime and bitters; SWIM MEET: Age National<br />
Championships; HOBBIES: Knitting, shopping and reading; PETS: Dog- ‘Otto’ and<br />
cat- ‘Jack’; BEST MATES: Alyce Hull and Katie Bird; WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST<br />
ASSET? I’ll leave that for you to work on; HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS<br />
REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? No;<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? My<br />
parents- they taught me all my values, which helped to shape my beliefs and opinions<br />
– coach Rohan Taylor, he's like a mentor to me; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE<br />
YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Smart, fiery, chilled-out; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE<br />
TO BE REMEMBERED? As me; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: Win a medal<br />
at the FINA World Championships – Win the 50m butterfly; SWIMMING CAREER<br />
ULTIMATE GOAL: To break a world record; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To open my<br />
own lolly shop and to write my name in the sand on the moon; HAVE YOU<br />
ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? I had<br />
to move from Darwin to <strong>Melbourne</strong> by myself when I was 14 to continue my<br />
swimming; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? At about the age<br />
of 7 because my mum thought I would enjoy it; NOTABLE QUOTE: “It’s all fun and<br />
games ‘till someone gets hurt”<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Champs Montreal, Canada 2005 1st 50m fly<br />
Commonwealth Games <strong>Melbourne</strong>,<br />
<strong>Australia</strong><br />
2006 1st 50m fly<br />
World Short Course Indianapolis, USA 2004 2nd 4x200m free; 3rd 4x100m free; 13th 200m free<br />
Shanghai, China 2006 1st 4x100m medley (heat swim); 2nd 4x100m free; DQ<br />
50m fly<br />
Duel in the Pool Irvine, USA 2005 5th 100m fly<br />
Oceania<br />
Championships<br />
Suva, Fiji 2004 1st 50m, 4x50m free, 50m fly; 2nd 100m free; 3rd 100m fly<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 2<br />
50m butterfly (05, 06)<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING NG MEET<br />
50m butterfly 26.11 Commonwealth Record 2005 World Champs<br />
100m butterfly 59.83 10th <strong>2007</strong> NSW Open<br />
Champs<br />
50m freestyle 25.71 2006 <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
100m freestyle 56.14 2005 Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: KYLIE PALMER<br />
D.O.B: 25/02/1990<br />
AGE: <strong>17</strong><br />
BORN: Brisbane, QLD<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>1cm<br />
WGT: 62kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Albany Creek/QAS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Albany Creek<br />
COACH: John Rodgers<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Selected for the 2006 <strong>Australia</strong>n Commonwealth<br />
Games Swim Team at age 15….was fifth in 400m free at 2006<br />
Commonwealth Games….was sixth in 800m free at 2006 FINA World<br />
Short Course Championships….won a gold, two silver and a bronze at<br />
2005 FINA World Cup….has won thirteen medals including eight gold at<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships….represented <strong>Australia</strong> at 2005 <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Youth Olympic Festival….represented <strong>Australia</strong> at three Trans Tasman<br />
Series’ IN <strong>2007</strong> Was second in the 800m free and third in the 400m free at<br />
the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 Placed sixth in 800m free, 11th in 200m fly and 16th 400m IM at<br />
FINA World Short Course Championships in Shanghai….was fifth in 400m<br />
free at Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….finished fourth in 200m fly<br />
and won first ever National open long course medal when third in 400m<br />
free at Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won three<br />
gold and two silver at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in<br />
Sydney….was a finalist at Mare Nostrum series….won 200m and was<br />
second in 400m free at Telstra GP1 in Brisbane….was the ninth in 400m<br />
free at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria, BC….finished second in the<br />
800m and third in the 400m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Hobart IN 2005 Won gold in 800m free, silver in 400m<br />
free & 200m fly and was fifth in 200m free & 100m fly at FINA World Cup<br />
in Daejon….added bronze in 200m fly at Telstra FINA World Cup in<br />
Sydney….won bronze in 200m fly & 400m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….picked up gold in 200, 400m free<br />
& 100, 200m fly and silver in 400m IM at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Brisbane….contested four finals including winning silver<br />
in 400m free at <strong>Australia</strong>n Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney….was fifth in<br />
200m fly at Telstra Trials in Sydney….represented <strong>Australia</strong>n in Trans<br />
Tasman Series IN 2004 Claimed gold in 100 & 200m fly and bronze in<br />
100m free at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in<br />
Perth….finished twelfth in 200m fly at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Brisbane….competed in Telstra Olympic Team<br />
Selection Trials in Sydney….represented <strong>Australia</strong>n in Trans Tasman<br />
Series IN 2003 Took home gold in 100 & 200m fly and bronze in 100, 200<br />
& 400m free at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in<br />
Brisbane…. represented <strong>Australia</strong>n in Trans Tasman Series<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Commonwealth<br />
Games<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 5th 400m free<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 9th 400m free; 16th 800m free<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….competed at <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Sydney<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother – Lyn, Father – Wes, Brother – Luke; WHAT<br />
INSPIRES YOU: Hard workers;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUATION: Student; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND<br />
SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Tennis and netball; INTERESTING FACTS<br />
PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU: None; SUPERSTITIONS:<br />
None; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Doing nothing, sitting and eating;<br />
SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: Making spring rolls; ONE THING YOU<br />
CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: Food; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY<br />
FROM SWIMMING: Hanging out with friends, going to the beach,<br />
shopping and sleeping<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT PERSONAL BEST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING MEET<br />
400m freestyle 4:09.68 9th 2006 Pan Pacs<br />
800m freestyle 8:32.80 <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
100m butterfly 1:00.51 2005 Aust. Age<br />
200m butterfly 2:12.06 2005 Aust. Age<br />
400m IM 4:56.08 2005 Aust. Age<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Swim team; MOVIES: She's the Man; TV SHOW:<br />
McLeod's Daughters; BANDS/MUSIC: Pop/Rock; FOOD: Chocolate;<br />
DRINK: Milo; SWIM MEET: <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships; HOBBIES:<br />
Movies; PETS: Two dogs; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST<br />
INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? My Mum, she teaches me a lot<br />
of life skills; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE<br />
WORDS: Determined, pleasant, kind; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE<br />
REMEMBERED? Nice and fun; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS:<br />
PBs; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Make an Olympics team;<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: When I grow up, I want to help children; HAVE<br />
YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING<br />
CAREER? Bit of asthma; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND<br />
WHY? Two and a half, parents wanted me to learn to swim; FAVOURITE<br />
SWIMMER AND WHY? Susie O'Neil; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND<br />
WHY? Cathy Freeman, awesome;
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: SHAYNE REESE<br />
NICKNAME: Reese or Reesey<br />
D.O.B: 15/09/1982<br />
AGE: 24<br />
BORN: Ballarat, VIC<br />
LIVES: <strong>Melbourne</strong>, VIC<br />
HWT: <strong>17</strong>0cm<br />
WGT: 64kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Carey Aquatic / VIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Carey Sports Complex<br />
COACH: Rohan Taylor<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Finished fourth in 4x200m free at the 2004 Athens<br />
Olympics….won gold and silver relay medals at the 2005 FINA World<br />
Championships….won relay gold at 2006 Commonwealth Games….has won two gold,<br />
three silver and a bronze at two FINA World Short Course Championships….claimed<br />
relay silver and bronze medals at 2006 Pan Pacific Championships….has won three<br />
National Short Course titles<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Was second in 200m IM and third in the 100m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 Fourth in 100m free and fifth in 200m free at Telstra Commonwealth Games<br />
Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….part of <strong>Australia</strong>’s gold medal winning 4x100m free relay at<br />
Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won gold in 4x200m free & 4x100m medley<br />
(heat swim), silver in 4x100m free and was fourth in 100m IM at FINA World Short<br />
Course Championships in Shanghai….won bronze in 100m free at Santa Clara<br />
International….won silver in 4x200m, bronze in 4x100m free, was fourth in 100m free<br />
and tenth in 200m IM at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria, BC….won 100 & 200m<br />
IM, was second in 100m free and was fifth in 50m breast at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in Hobart<br />
IN 2005 Won gold in 4x100m free and silver in 4x200m free at FINA World<br />
Championships in Montreal….was also <strong>17</strong> th in 200m free at FINA World<br />
Championships….was second in 200m free, third in 200m IM and fourth in 100m free<br />
at Telstra Trials in Sydney….won silver in 100m, 200m free, 100m IM at Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won bronze in 100m IM at<br />
FINA World Cup in Sydney IN 2004 Was fourth in 4x200m at Athens Olympics on<br />
international debut….won silver in 100m IM & 4x200m, bronze in 4x100m free and<br />
was fourth in 200m free at FINA World Short Course Championships in<br />
Indianapolis….was fourth in 200m and sixth in 100m free at Telstra Olympic Team<br />
Selection Trials in Sydney…. Added silver in 100m free and 100m IM to first ever<br />
National title when victorious in 200m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Brisbane….claimed three medals at FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
IN 2003 Picked up silver in 100m IM and bronze in 200m IM at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in Hobart….was a double finalist at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships in Sydney and triple finalist at FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
PREVIOUS YEARS 2002….won first ever National medals when claimed bronze in<br />
100m free and 100m IM at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….2001….contested three finals at Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships<br />
in <strong>Melbourne</strong> and one at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
Perth….2000….swam in two finals at Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in<br />
Perth…. Competed at Telstra Selection Trials in Sydney<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Athens, Greece 2004 4th 4x200m<br />
World Champs Montreal, Canada 2005 1st 4x100m free; 2nd 4x200m; <strong>17</strong>th 200m free<br />
Commonwealth <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st 4x100m free<br />
Games<br />
World Short Course Indianapolis, USA 2004 2 nd 100m IM, 4x200m free; 3 rd 4x100m free; 4 th 200m<br />
Shanghai, China 2006 1 st 4x200m, 4x100m medley (heat swim); 2 nd 4x100m<br />
free; 4 th 100m IM; 11 th 100m free; 26 th 200m free<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 2 nd 4x200m; 3 rd 4x100m free; 4 th 100m free, 10 th 200m<br />
IM<br />
Duel in the Pool Irvine, USA 2005 1 st 4x100m free; 6 th 200m IM<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE<br />
EVENT PERSONAL<br />
BEST<br />
ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING MEET<br />
50m freestyle 25.90 2005 Aust. Champs<br />
100m freestyle 55.09 8th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
200m freestyle 1.59.28 9th 2005 Aust. Champs<br />
200m IM 2.14.87 7th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother - Chris, Father - Graeme, Sister – Stacey; ROLE<br />
MODELS: Look up to Grant Hackett<br />
PERSONAL STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Full time swimmer; SPORTS BEFORE<br />
SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Netball and tennis; INTERESTING<br />
FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU NOW: I hate being late; ULTIMATE<br />
RELAXATION: Sleeping; SUPERSTITIONS: None; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN:<br />
Everything- I cook every night. Steak and vegetables; ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE<br />
WITHOUT: My family; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING:<br />
Spending time with my boyfriend;<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: AFL Hawthorn; BANDS/MUSIC: R&B and anything in the top 40<br />
countdown; FOOD: Steak, lindt chocolates; SWIM MEET: Watching Athens Olympics;<br />
HOBBIES: Relaxing, hanging out with friends and shopping; PETS: 2 dogs- Bell and<br />
Pugsley; BEST MATES: My mum, sister, Sarah Katsoulis; LAST BOOK READ: Tara<br />
Moss novel; WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My personality; WHO HAS BEEN<br />
THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? My family- they have<br />
supported me all throughout my life; They have been there for me and always will;<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Friendly, easy<br />
going and dedicated HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Someone<br />
who put in the hard work and achieved their goals; Someone who worked their butt off!<br />
And the person who always had their hair done; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS:<br />
4x10 World Champs, 200IM World Champs (final), improve 200IM; SWIMMING<br />
CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: 2008 Olympic Games - 200m freestyle - individual spot<br />
and relays; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: 2008 Olympic Games; After swimming- buy a<br />
house, career in Real Estate (maybe), earn some money and settle down and be<br />
happy; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING<br />
CAREER? I moved to <strong>Melbourne</strong> from Ballarat and I never lived away from home<br />
before that - I am able to travel back every weekend to see my family though; WHAT<br />
AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? I participated in ‘Learn to Swim’ in<br />
primary school and didn’t start properly training until I was 10 years old; FAVOURITE<br />
SWIMMER AND WHY? Grant Hackett, he's down to earth and achieved a lot. Hard<br />
worker, easy to talk to; NOTABLE QUOTE: (can’t remember exactly but something<br />
like this); “A champion is a person that during a hard set wants to stop, but keeps<br />
going”.
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: JENNIFER REILLY<br />
NICKNAME: Jen<br />
D.O.B: 06/07/1983<br />
AGE: 23<br />
BORN: Geraldton, WA<br />
LIVES: Riverton, WA<br />
HWT: <strong>17</strong>4cm<br />
WGT: 79kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Rockingham / WAIS<br />
COACH: Roger Bruce<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Dual Olympian….Olympic finalist at Sydney 2000….has<br />
swum at two FINA World Championships….has won a gold, a sliver and two bronze<br />
medals at three Commonwealth Games….won first Commonwealth Games medal at<br />
age 15….has been a finalist at two FINA World Short Course Championship….won<br />
six consecutive <strong>Australia</strong>n 400m IM titles (99-04)<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong>Won 400m IM, was fourth in the 200m IM and 200m breast at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)…. broke <strong>Australia</strong>n record for 400m<br />
IM at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships IN 2006Claimed the bronze medal in 400m<br />
IM at Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won 400m IM, was fourth in 200m IM<br />
and seventh in 200m breast at Telstra Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….was twelfth in 400m IM<br />
at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria, BC IN 2005 Qualified fastest after heats of<br />
400m IM before withdrawing from final at Telstra Trials in Sydney….grabbed silver in<br />
400m IM at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> IN 2004<br />
Finished 19 th in 400m IM at Athens Olympics….won 400m IM, was fourth in 800m<br />
free and seventh in 200m IM at Telstra Trials in Sydney…broke <strong>Australia</strong>n record for<br />
400m IM at Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials IN 2003 Was eighth in 400m IM at<br />
the FINA World Championships in Barcelona….won 400m IM and was fifth in 200m<br />
IM at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Sydney….won 400m IM at FINA World<br />
Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….finished second in 200 & 400m IM at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in Hobart….added silver in 400m IM at Duel in the Pool in<br />
Indianapolis<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….won 400m IM, was second in 200m IM and fourth in 800m free at Manchester<br />
Commonwealth Games….was a finalist in 200 & 400m IM at the FINA World Short<br />
Course Championships in Moscow….claimed gold in 400m IM at the Pan Pacs in<br />
Yokohama….won 200/ 400m IM double at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Brisbane….2001….placed ninth in 400m IM and 11 th in 200m IM at FINA World<br />
Championships in Fukuoka….won 400m IM at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Hobart….added four gold and two silver medals at Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….2000….finished eighth in 400m IM at the Sydney<br />
Olympics….won 400m IM at Telstra Selection Trials….picked up three gold and two<br />
silver at Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Perth….1999….was fifth in 400m<br />
IM at Pan Pacs in Sydney….finished fourth in 400m IM at FINA World Short Course<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2000 8th 400m IM<br />
Athens, Greece 2004 19th 400m IM<br />
World Champs Fukuoka, Japan 2001 9th 400m IM; 11th 200m IM<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2003 8th 400m IM<br />
Commonwealth Kuala Lumpur, 1998 3<br />
Games<br />
Malaysia<br />
rd 400m IM<br />
Manchester,<br />
England<br />
2002 1st 400m IM; 2nd 200m IM; 4th 800m free<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>,<br />
<strong>Australia</strong><br />
2006 3rd 400m IM<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 1999 5th 400m IM<br />
Yokohama, Japan 2002 1st 400m IM; 7th 200m IM, 800m free<br />
Victoria, BC,<br />
Canada<br />
2006 12th 400m IM; 16th 200m breast<br />
Goodwill Games Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 1st overall women’s team; 3rd 400m IM<br />
Duel in the Pool Indianapolis, USA 2003 2nd 400m IM<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 9<br />
1 – 200m individual medley (02); 8 – 400m<br />
individual medley (99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07)<br />
Championships in Hong Kong….won first national title….1998….won first ever<br />
international medal with bronze in 400m IM at Commonwealth Games in Kuala<br />
Lumpur….finished second in 400m IM at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….won four gold at Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum – Gayle, Dad – Mick, Brother – Michael, Sister – Sarah;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Primary School Teacher; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING<br />
AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Before – netball, T-ball, calisthenics, Now –<br />
Swimming; SUPERSTITIONS: None; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Doing nothing,<br />
watching movies; SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: Risotto and chocolate cakes; ONE<br />
THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: My glasses; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY<br />
FROM SWIMMING: Shopping, movies, catch up with gossip and going camping<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Swim team; MOVIES: The King and I – old classics; TV SHOW:<br />
Sunrise; BANDS/MUSIC: Anything I can sing to; CDs: Anything I burn; FOOD: Icecream<br />
with ice magic; DRINK: Pepsi Max; SWIM MEET: Age Nationals; PETS: Blue<br />
Heeler – Croyden; BEST MATES: Make my life so much more entertaining; LAST<br />
BOOK YOU READ: Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl; WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST<br />
ASSET? My laugh; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? My family and coaches through career – all their support and advice they<br />
have given me over the years; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE<br />
WORDS? Energetic, entertaining and smiley; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE<br />
REMEMBERED? As someone who always tried their best and had a great time along<br />
the way; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: To swim great at World Championships;<br />
SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic medal; HAVE YOU<br />
ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? Asthma,<br />
pneumonia; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? Six years because<br />
my older brother did it; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? Sarah Ryan and Alice<br />
Mills because they are fabulous roomies;<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EV EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING N MEET<br />
200m IM 2:14.99 8th 2002 Comm. Games<br />
400m IM 4:38.62 <strong>Australia</strong>n Record <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
200m breaststroke 2:29.87 <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: STEPHANIE RICE<br />
NICKNAME: Ricey<br />
D.O.B: <strong>17</strong>/06/1988<br />
AGE: 18<br />
BORN: QLD<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
HWT: <strong>17</strong>5 cm<br />
WGT: 64kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: St Peters<br />
Western/QAS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): St Peters College<br />
COACH: Michael Bohl<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won gold in 200 & 400m IM at 2006<br />
Commonwealth Games….selected on 2006 <strong>Australia</strong>n Commonwealth<br />
Games Swim Team aged <strong>17</strong>....won two bronze at 2006 Pan Pacific<br />
Championships….won two gold and ‘Female High Pointscore Award’ at the<br />
2005 Junior Pan Pacs….won a gold, two silver and two bronze at 2004<br />
Oceania Championships….has won ten gold, seven silver and three bronze<br />
at three Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships….has won two<br />
medals at <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 200m IM, was second in the 400m IM and fifth in the 200m<br />
free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 Won gold in 200 & 400m IM on senior international debut at<br />
Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….finished with bronze in 200m IM<br />
and 200m fly, was fourth in 400m IM and fifth in 100m back and 100m fly at<br />
Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won bronze in 200 &<br />
400m IM, was fifth in 200m fly and ninth in 100m fly at Pan Pacific<br />
Championships in Victoria, BC<br />
IN 2005 Won 100m fly and 200m IM and was fourth in 200m fly, 400m IM &<br />
4x100m medley at Junior Pan Pacs in Maui….awarded ‘Female High<br />
Pointscore Award’ at the Junior Pan Pacs….was second in 400m IM, third<br />
in 200m fly and fourth in 100m fly and 200m IM at Telstra Trials in<br />
Sydney….finished fourth in 100 & 200m fly at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won three gold, four silver and a<br />
bronze at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Brisbane<br />
IN 2004 Won 4x100m medley, was second in 100m fly & 400m IM and third<br />
in 200m IM and 100m back at Oceania Championships in Suva….finished<br />
fourth in 400m IM and sixth in 200m IM at Telstra Olympic Team Selection<br />
Trials in Sydney….won first ever Open National medal when third in 400m<br />
IM at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Brisbane….picked<br />
up four gold, two silver and a bronze at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Perth….claimed second in 200m IM at Qantas Skins<br />
IN 2003 Claimed three gold, one silver and a bronze at Fisher & Paykel<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Brisbane….represented <strong>Australia</strong> in Trans<br />
Tasman Series….competed in Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Hobart PREVIOUS YEARS 2002…. competed in<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Sydney<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Commonwealth <strong>Melbourne</strong>, 2006 1<br />
Games<br />
<strong>Australia</strong><br />
st 200m, 400m IM<br />
Pan Pacific<br />
Victoria, BC, 2006 3<br />
Champs<br />
Canada<br />
rd 200m, 400m IM; 5th 200m fly; 9th 100m<br />
fly<br />
Junior Pan Pac Maui, USA 2005 1<br />
Champs<br />
st 100m Fly, 200m IM; 4th 200m fly, 400m<br />
IM, 4x100m medley<br />
Oceania<br />
Suva, Fiji 2004 1<br />
Championships<br />
st 4x100m medley; 2nd 100m Fly, 400m<br />
IM; 3rd 200m IM, 100m Back; 4th 50m Fly<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 1<br />
1 – 200m IM (07)<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum – Raeline, Dad – Warren, Step Dad – Allan,<br />
Step Mum – Annelouise, Brother – Michael, Sister – Courtenay; WHAT OR<br />
WHO INSPIRES YOU: People who achieve goals I want to achieve; ROLE<br />
MODELS: Katie Hoff and Michael Phelps.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Student at QUT – Nutrition; SPORTS BEFORE<br />
SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Hockey, tennis, netball;<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU: Scared of<br />
dogs because I was bitten when I was six months old – I needed stitches in<br />
my head; SUPERSTITIONS: Obsessive compulsive about routines;<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Movies and massages; SPECIALITY IN THE<br />
KITCHEN: Salads; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: Phone or<br />
internet; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Dancing<br />
and shopping.<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Dolphins; MOVIES: Zoolander; TV SHOW: Prison Break,<br />
The OC, America's Top Model, Grey's Anatomy; BANDS/MUSIC: Anything<br />
new – dance style; CDs: Ministry of Sound; FOODS: Salads and Italian;<br />
DRINK: Diet Coke/Pepsi Max; SWIM MEET: Commonwealth Games;<br />
HOBBIES: Re-organise my room, make jewellery; PETS: Dog – Missi; BEST<br />
MATES: Bronte Barratt, Stephanie Williams, Belinda Nevell (Nevy) and<br />
Siobhan Keane (Vonny); LAST BOOK YOU READ: Angels and Demons;<br />
WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Aware of my weaknesses; WHO HAS<br />
BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? Bohly<br />
because he has guided me to achieve my goals and help me to become the<br />
person I want to be; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE<br />
WORDS? Welcoming, funny and helpful; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE<br />
REMEMBERED? Someone who was supportive to everyone; SWIMMING<br />
SHORT TERM GOALS: Worlds – medal and PB – <strong>Australia</strong>n record in 200IM<br />
and 400IM; SWIMMING ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic Golds; PERSONAL<br />
AMBITIONS: Travel the world with Swimming team; HAVE YOU<br />
ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER?<br />
Sickness – glandular fever, two years on and off. 2004 tonsils and adnoids<br />
removed; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? Michael<br />
Phelps; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Susie O'Neill; MOST NOTABLE<br />
QUOTE: "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve."<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE<br />
EVENT PERSONAL BEST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING MEET<br />
200m freestyle 1:59.53 <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
100m backstroke 1:02.68 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
100m butterfly 59.18 7th 2005 Aust. Champs<br />
200m butterfly 2:09.54 5th 2006 Pan Pacs<br />
200m IM 2:12.90 2nd 2006 Comm. Games<br />
400m IM 4:41.73 4th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: JESSICAH SCHIPPER<br />
NICKNAME: Sparrow<br />
D.O.B: 19/11/1986<br />
AGE: 20<br />
BORN: Brisbane, QLD<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
HWT: <strong>17</strong>1.5cm<br />
WGT: 62kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Redcliffe Leagues<br />
Lawnton / QAS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Redcliffe HPC<br />
COACH: Ken Wood<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won a gold medal as a heat swimmer in 4x100m<br />
medley at Athens Olympics….was fourth in 100m fly at Athens Olympics….has<br />
won two gold, one silver and one bronze at two FINA World<br />
Championships….won first world titles at age 18….won three gold medals and<br />
silver at 2006 Commonwealth Games….claimed two gold, a bronze and a world<br />
record in 200m fly at 2006 Pan Pacific Championships….has won three gold and<br />
a bronze at two FINA World Short Course Championships….current world<br />
record holder for 200m fly (long course) IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 100 & 200m fly and was<br />
third in 50m fly at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06) IN<br />
2006 Won gold medal in 100 & 200m fly and 4x100m medley relay, as well<br />
claiming silver in 50m fly at Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….claimed gold<br />
medals in 100m and 200m fly and silver in 50m fly at Telstra Commonwealth<br />
Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won 200m fly and 4x100m medley (in world<br />
record) and was third in 100m fly at FINA World Short Course Championships in<br />
Shanghai….won 100 & 200m fly and was third in 4x100m medley at Pan Pacific<br />
Championships in Victoria, BC….broke first ever world record with 2:05.40 in<br />
200m fly at Pan Pacific Championships….won 200m fly, was second in 100m fly<br />
and fourth in 50m fly at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
Hobart IN 2005 Won 100m fly and 4x100m medley and was second in 200m fly<br />
at FINA World Championships in Montreal….broke Commonwealth record in<br />
100 and 200m fly at FINA World Championships…. won first ever National long<br />
course titles in 100 and 200m fly at Telstra Trials in Sydney….won 100 and<br />
200m fly at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….broke Commonwealth record in 100m fly at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Short Course Championships….named Female Butterfly Swimmer of the<br />
Year…nominated for the Telstra Swimmer of the Year Award IN 2004 Swam<br />
the fly leg in the heats of the 4x100m medley at Athens Olympics….was fourth in<br />
the 100m fly at the Athens Olympics….was second in the 100m fly and third in<br />
the 200m fly at Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials in Sydney….won 4x100m<br />
medley in world record time at the FINA World Short Course Championships in<br />
Indianapolis…. won first ever <strong>Australia</strong>n title at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Brisbane IN 2003 Claimed bronze in the 4x100m medley and<br />
was tenth in both the 100 and 200m fly at the FINA World Championships in<br />
Barcelona….was second in both the 100 and 200m fly at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships in Sydney….won four gold and a silver at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Youth<br />
Olympic Festival in Sydney<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….won three gold and a silver at the Oceania Championships in<br />
Noumea….added three gold at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in<br />
Sydney….2001…. won three gold at the Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 6<br />
3 – 100m butterfly (05, 06, 07);<br />
3 - 200m butterfly (05, 06, 07)<br />
in <strong>Melbourne</strong> ….2000….claimed a gold and a silver at the Tip Top <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Age Championships in Perth<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother - Jenny, Father - Wolf Gang, Sister- Rebecca,<br />
Triplett brothers - Stephan, Nicholas and Benjamin all 16; WHAT OR WHO<br />
INSPIRES YOU: Susie O'Neill;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Did half a year of Year 12; Currently<br />
working at Swimming QLD; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS<br />
YOU PLAY NOW: Previously I played soccer and ran cross country;<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU NOW: I have<br />
younger triplet brothers ; SUPERSTITIONS: None; ULTIMATE RELAXATION:<br />
Watching movies; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Almost anything I feel like;<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My family, including my puppies and<br />
sleep; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Hanging out<br />
with friends<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: <strong>Australia</strong>n swimming team; MOVIES: Dodgeball, Pirates of<br />
the Caribbean; TV SHOW: CSI and 20 to 1; BANDS/MUSIC: Anything that I’m<br />
in the mood for at the time; CDs: Same as above; FOOD: Chocolate and fruit;<br />
DRINK: Vanilla Coke; SWIM MEET: Olympic Games; HOBBIES: Reading and<br />
running; PETS: Three golden cocker spaniels: ‘Tia’, ‘Meg’ and ‘Lexy’; BEST<br />
MATES: Sarah, Mel, Astrid, Kate, Kylie and Net; LAST BOOK READ: ‘Harry<br />
Potter’; WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My long blonde hair; WHO HAS<br />
BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? My parents and<br />
coach for pushing and believing in me; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE<br />
YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Fun, blonde and happy; HOW WOULD YOU<br />
LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a happy person and as someone who<br />
achieve what they aimed for; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: To win a<br />
medal at the FINA World Championships; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE<br />
GOAL: Individual Olympic Medal; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To be happy with<br />
everything I do and to have no regrets; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY<br />
OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? Nothing too serious yet;<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? I could swim by the<br />
time I was 3; My doctor encouraged me to swim because I had serious asthma;<br />
FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? Susie O’Neill because she achieved what<br />
she wanted and didn’t let anything stop her; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND<br />
WHY? Susie O'Neill; NOTABLE QUOTE: “Just keep trying. Everyone has a set<br />
back. Just keep going. Every goal reached is a great achievement.”<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Athens, Greece 2004 1 st 4x100m medley (heat swim); 4 th 100m fly<br />
World Champs Barcelona, Spain 2003 3 rd 4x100m medley; 10 th 100m, 200m fly<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 1 st 100m fly, 4x100m medley; 2 nd 200m fly<br />
Commonwealth Games <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1 st 100m, 200m fly, 4x100m medley; 2 nd 50m fly<br />
World Short Course Indianapolis, USA 2004 1 st 4x100m medley; 4 th 200m fly; 5 th 100m fly<br />
Shanghai, China 2006 1 st 200m fly, 4x200m free, 4x100m medley; 3 rd 100m fly<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 1 st 100m, 200m fly; 3 rd 4x100m medley<br />
Duel in the Pool Indianapolis, USA 2003 1 st 4x100m medley; 3 rd 100m fly; 5 th 200m fly<br />
Irvine, USA 2005 1 st 100m, 200m fly, 4x100m medley<br />
Oceania Champs Noumea, New Caledonia 2002 1 st 100m, 200m fly, 4x100m medley; 2 nd 4x100m free<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Youth Olympic Festival Sydney, AUS 2003 1 st 100m, 200m fly, 4x100m free, 4x100m medley; 2 nd 4x200m free<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT PERSONAL BEST ALL-TIME AUSTRALIAN RANKING MEET<br />
50m butterfly 26.55 3rd 2006 Comm. Games<br />
100m butterfly 57.15 Commonwealth Record 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
200m butterfly 2.05.40 World Record 2006 Pan Pacs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: MELANIE<br />
SCHLANGER<br />
NICKNAME: Mel<br />
D.O.B: 31/08/1986<br />
AGE: 20<br />
BORN: Nambour, QLD<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
HWT: <strong>17</strong>6cm<br />
WGT: 67kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Commercial/QAS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Valley Pool<br />
COACH: Stephan Widmer<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won bronze in 100m free, 4x100m &<br />
4x200m free at 2006 Pan Pacific Championships….finished fifth<br />
in 50m and 100m free at the 2006 Telstra Commonwealth<br />
Games Trials….won a silver medal at the 2006 Mare Nostrum<br />
series….has won four bronze medals at <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Was fifth in the 100m free and eighth in the 50m free at<br />
the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 Finished fifth in 50m, 100m free and was seventh in<br />
200m free at the Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….won silver in 200m free at Monaco leg of Mare<br />
Nostrum series….five time finalist at Mare Nostrum<br />
series….claimed gold in 100m free and silver in 50m and 200m<br />
free at Telstra GP1 in Brisbane….won gold in 50 & 100m free<br />
and was fifth in 200m free at Telstra GP2 in Brisbane….won<br />
bronze in 100m free, 4x100m & 4x200m free & was fifth in 50m<br />
free at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria, BC….finished<br />
seventh in 100m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Hobart<br />
IN 2005 Finalist in 50m and 100m free at Telstra GP in<br />
Canberra….won bronze in the 50m free at the Fisher & Paykel<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Brisbane….competed for<br />
University of Hawaii<br />
IN 2004 Won bronze in the 50m and 100m free at the Fisher &<br />
Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Perth<br />
IN 2003 Claimed bronze in 50m free at the Fisher & Paykel<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Brisbane<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum – Linda, Dad – Paul, Sister – Nikki,<br />
Brother – Adam; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My training<br />
squad; ROLE MODELS: Leigh Matthews – Brisbane Lions<br />
coach for his attitude for sporting success<br />
PERSONAL STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Studying Bsc at<br />
University Queensland – Biomedical Science; SPORTS<br />
BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW:<br />
Athletics, water polo, tennis;<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT<br />
YOU: I started swimming when I was 12 for three months but<br />
quit because I hated it; SUPERSTITIONS: None; ULTIMATE<br />
RELAXATION: Laying on the beach; SPECIALITY IN THE<br />
KITCHEN: Chicken Schnitzel; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE<br />
WITHOUT: Jeremiah, my teddy bear; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO<br />
DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Sleep, computers, eat out at<br />
cafes<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Brisbane Lions; MOVIES: Harry Potter<br />
Series; TV SHOW: Desperate Housewives, House, Prison<br />
Break; BANDS/MUSIC: I like all music except Opera and Punk;<br />
CDs: Salt'n'Pepa, 'The best of'; FOOD: Chocolate and chicken<br />
schnitzel; DRINK: Pepsi Max; SWIM MEET: Commonwealth<br />
Games Trials; HOBBIES: Computers; PETS: My cats, Co Co;<br />
BEST MATES: Cassie Hunt, Jacinta Boyd; LAST BOOK YOU<br />
READ: Harry Potter; WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My<br />
massive hands and feet; HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY<br />
MEMBERS REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED<br />
SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? No, my family are not bless<br />
at any sports; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN<br />
YOUR LIFE AND WHY: Cassie Hunt for being the person who<br />
constantly reminds me of the good in people; HOW WOULD<br />
YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Awesome,<br />
amazing and modest; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE<br />
REMEMBERED? A friend; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS:<br />
4x100 world title with a super fast split; SWIMMING CAREER<br />
ULTIMATE GOAL: A world record; PERSONAL AMBITIONS:<br />
To be a doctor; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY<br />
OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CARERR? I get sick<br />
a lot; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY?<br />
14 – because little athletics finishes at u/15; FAVOURITE<br />
SWIMMER AND WHY? Leisel Jones – she constantly amazes<br />
me; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Lance Armstrong – for<br />
what he overcame to be the best; NOTABLE QUOTE: "Just<br />
when the caterpillar thought it was the end of the world, it<br />
became a butterfly".<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 3 rd 100m, 4x100m, 4x200m free; 5 th 50m free<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL BEST ST ALL-TIME<br />
AUSTRALIAN<br />
RANKING NG<br />
MEET<br />
50m freestyle 25.60 8th 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
100m freestyle 54.94 = 6th 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
200m freestyle 2.00.01 2006 Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: EMILY SEEBOHM<br />
NICKNAME: C-Bomb<br />
D.O.B: 05/06/1992<br />
AGE: 14<br />
BORN: Adelaide, SA<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
HWT: 180cm<br />
WGT: 63kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Brothers Swimming<br />
Club<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Nudgee College<br />
COACH: Matthew Brown<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won first <strong>Australia</strong>n Open long course title<br />
in 2006 aged 14….won gold in 100m back and 4x100m medley at<br />
<strong>2007</strong> Jnr Pan Pacs….has won five <strong>Australia</strong>n Age titles….was fourth<br />
in 100m IM at 2006 Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships….has represented <strong>Australia</strong> in two Trans Tasman<br />
Series’<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won maiden National open title with dead heat victory in the<br />
100m back at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec<br />
06)….also finished third in 50m back and seventh in 200m IM at the<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships….won gold in 100m back and<br />
4x100m medley at Jnr Pan Pacs in Maui<br />
IN 2006 Claimed gold in 100 & 200m back, 200m free and 200m IM<br />
as well as winning silver in 50 and 100m free at Fisher & Paykel<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Sydney….was fourth in 100m IM,<br />
sixth in 100m back and eighth in 50m back at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Short Course Championships in Hobart….represented <strong>Australia</strong> at<br />
the Fisher & Paykel Trans Tasman Series….third in 100m back in<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 14yrs Age record at Telstra GP 2 in Brisbane<br />
IN 2005 Won 100m back, was second in 100m free and 200m back<br />
and third in 50 & 200m free at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Brisbane…. represented <strong>Australia</strong> on Trans<br />
Tasman Series….won six gold at QLD State Championships and<br />
was named Female Swimmer of the Meet<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum – Karen, Dad – John, Brothers – Tom,<br />
Jack and Will; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Ian Thorpe; ROLE<br />
MODELS: My parents and coach PERSONAL -<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Student; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING<br />
AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Netball, gymnastics, boxing, surf<br />
life saving, soccer;<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Junior Pan Pac<br />
Champs<br />
Maui, USA <strong>2007</strong> 1st 100m back, 4x100m medley<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE<br />
EVENT PERSONAL ALL-TIME MEET<br />
BEST AUSTRALIAN<br />
RANKING<br />
50m freestyle 26.76 2005 Brisbane Senior<br />
Mets<br />
100m freestyle 57.50 2006 QLD Champs<br />
50m backstroke 28.80 5th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
100m backstroke 1:01.09 3rd <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
200m backstroke 2:15.47 <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
200m IM 2:18.19 <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 1<br />
1 – 100m backstroke (07)<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU:<br />
Dad played 300 games of AFL football; SUPERSTITIONS: none;<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Listening to music; SPECIALTY IN THE<br />
KITCHEN: Pasta, slice; ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT:<br />
Mum cleaning my room; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM<br />
SWIMMING: Go out with friends<br />
FAVOURITES<br />
SPORTING TEAM: NRL Storm; MOVIES: Jackass 2; TV SHOW:<br />
The Wedge; BANDS/MUSIC: Pussycat Dolls CD’S: So fresh; FOOD:<br />
Pizza; DRINK: Sprite; SWIM MEET: Metropolitan; HOBBIES:<br />
Cooking; PETS: Dog and Walking fish; BEST MATES: Astrid Wonka,<br />
Bridgette-Rose Taylor, Kylie Palmer; LAST BOOK YOU READ:<br />
Dragon Keeper; HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS<br />
REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A<br />
NATIONAL LEVEL? Dad AFL Football, Mum Netball; WHO HAS<br />
BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY: My<br />
coach for all the work he's done; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE<br />
YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? Fun, sporty and bubbly; HOW<br />
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? A good sport;<br />
SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: World Champs to swim PBs;<br />
SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Go to 2008 Olympics in<br />
Beijing; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Enjoy life; HAVE YOU<br />
ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING<br />
CAREER? Had shingles in 2004; WHAT AGE DID YOU START<br />
SWIMMING AND WHY? Baby my Mum was a swimming teacher;<br />
FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? Ian Thorpe, because he’s a<br />
good swimmer; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Billy Slater,<br />
because he’s the best footy player; NOTABLE QUOTE: “It’s a tough<br />
road that leads to heights of greatness”
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: TARNEE WHITE<br />
NICKNAME: Whitey<br />
D.O.B: <strong>17</strong>/10/1981<br />
AGE: 25<br />
BORN: Redcliffe, QLD<br />
LIVES: Canberra, ACT<br />
HWT: 165 cm<br />
WGT: 60kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Chandler / AIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): AIS<br />
COACH: Shannon Rollason<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2000 Olympic finalist in 100m breast…. won silver<br />
as a relay heat swimmer at 2000 Olympics…dual Commonwealth Games<br />
bronze medallist from two appearances….has represented <strong>Australia</strong> at a<br />
FINA World Championships and two Pan Pacific Championships….won only<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n title aged 19 in 2001 in the 50m breast<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Was second in the 100m breast and third in the 50m breast at the<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 Won bronze in 50m breast and was fourth in 100m breast at<br />
Commonwealth Games in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….grabbed bronze in 50 & 100m breast<br />
at Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….picked up silver<br />
(Barcelona) and bronze (Monaco) in 100m breast at Mare Nostrum<br />
series….was third in 50m breast at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Hobart<br />
IN 2005 Finished third in both 50 & 100m breast at Telstra Trials in<br />
Sydney….was second in 50 & third in 100m at QLD Championships<br />
(December)<br />
IN 2004 Was fourth in 50m and fifth in 100m breast at Telstra Olympic Team<br />
Selection Trials in Sydney….was a finalist in 50 & 100m breast at Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Brisbane…. was a finalist in 50 &<br />
100m breast at Telstra FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
IN 2003 Claimed bronze in 100m and was fourth in 50m breast at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Sydney…. was a finalist in 100m breast at<br />
Telstra FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….won bronze in 50m breast and was fourth in 100m breast at<br />
Manchester Commonwealth Games….was second in 100m and third in 50m<br />
at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane….claimed bronze in 50m<br />
and 100m breast at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….2001….finished ninth in 50 & 100m breast at FINA World<br />
Championships in Fukuoka….added silver in 100m and bronze in 200m<br />
breast to first ever <strong>Australia</strong>n title when victorious in 50m breast at Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Hobart….2000….took home silver swimming<br />
the breast leg of medley relay and was seventh in 100m breast at he Sydney<br />
Olympics….was second in 100m and third in 50m at Telstra Selection Trials<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympic Games Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2000 2 nd 4x100m medley (heat swim); 7 th 100m breast<br />
World Champs Fukuoka, Japan 2001 9th 50m, 100m breast<br />
Commonwealth<br />
Games<br />
Manchester, England 2002 3rd 50m breast; 4th 100m breast<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 3rd 50m breast; 4th 100m breast<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 1999 7th 100m breast; 13th 200m breast<br />
Yokohama, Japan 2002 9th 100m breast<br />
Goodwill Games Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 1st overall women’s team<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE<br />
EVENT PERSONAL ALL-TIME MEET<br />
BEST AUSTRALIAN<br />
RANKING<br />
50m breaststroke 31.02 4th 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
100m breaststroke 1:07.60 4th 2006 AIS International<br />
200m breaststroke 2:31.65 2001 Aust. Champs<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 1<br />
1 – 50m breaststroke (01)<br />
in Sydney…. claimed silver in 100m breast at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….1999….made senior <strong>Australia</strong>n Team debut<br />
at Pan Pacs in Sydney….third in 100m breast at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Dad – Lionel, Mum – Maralyn, Brother – Nathan,<br />
Sister-in-law – Kerrielee and three nephews; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES<br />
YOU: My team mates: ROLE MODELS: Nil<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Diploma in Event Management; SPORTS<br />
BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Just swimming;<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU: None;<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: No; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Sitting on the beach;<br />
SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: Potato bake; ONE THING YOU CAN'T<br />
LIVE WITHOUT: My family; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM<br />
SWIMMING: Be with family and friends, go to the beach and shop<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: <strong>Australia</strong>n swim team of course; TV SHOW: Sex in the<br />
City; BANDS/MUSIC: Xavier Rudd, Wolf Mother, Missy Higgins, Pete<br />
Murray; FOOD: Breakfast, ice-cream; DRINK: Coke; SWIM MEET: Mare<br />
Nostrum; HOBBIES: Bike riding, going to the beach, movies; PETS: Black<br />
gold fish – Mini Mue; BEST MATES: Alice and Felicity; LAST BOOK YOU<br />
READ: Scare Tissue; WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Personality;<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY:<br />
My Mum, she has always supported me; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE<br />
YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? Fun, adventurous, caring; HOW WOULD<br />
YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? A good person that always had a go;<br />
SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: To win a medal at World<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>; SWIMMING LONG TERM GOAL: Medal at<br />
Olympics in 2008; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? Three knee injuries; WHAT AGE DID YOU<br />
START SWIMMING AND WHY? Age three to follow my brother
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: STEPHANIE<br />
WILLIAMS<br />
NICKNAME: Steph<br />
D.O.B: 28/09/1989<br />
AGE: <strong>17</strong><br />
BORN: Singleton,NSW<br />
LIVES: Canberra, ACT<br />
HWT: 165cm<br />
WGT: 55kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Hunter/AIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): AIS<br />
COACH: Doug Frost<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won three gold at 2005 Junior Pan Pacs….has<br />
collected five gold and two silver from two Oceania Championships….won<br />
first National Open title at <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships aged<br />
13….has won two events at FINA World Cup….has won 13 gold at<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong>Was fifth in the 400m free, sixth in the 200m free and won maiden<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n open long course title with victory in 800m free at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06) IN 2006 Was fourth in<br />
800m free at Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials….collected three gold,<br />
a silver and a bronze at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in<br />
Sydney….won the 400m free at Telstra Grand Prix 1 & 800m free at<br />
Telstra Grand Prix 2 in Brisbane….won the 400m, 800m and 4x200m free<br />
at Oceania Championships in Cairns….claimed five medals including gold<br />
in 800m free at Swim Meet of Champions in Mission Viejo….was third in<br />
800m free at Santa Clara International….placed 13th in 800m free & <strong>17</strong>th<br />
in 400m free at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria, BC IN 2005<br />
Claimed gold in 800, 1500 and 4x200m free and was seventh in 200m<br />
back at the Junior Pan Pacs in Maui….finished second in 1500, third in<br />
the 800 and fourth in 400m free at the Telstra Trials in Sydney….was also<br />
third in 800m free and fourth in 100m back at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>…. was fifth in 200m back at FINA<br />
World Cup in Sydney IN 2004 Won 400 & 800m free at FINA World Cup<br />
in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won 200m back and 4x200m free and was second in<br />
100m back and 400m free at Oceania Championships in Suva….finished<br />
seventh in 200m back at Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials in<br />
Sydney…. Won five gold in 200, 400, 800m free and 100 & 200m back at<br />
Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Perth….claimed silver<br />
in 200m back & 1500m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Brisbane….represented <strong>Australia</strong> in Trans Tasman<br />
Series IN 2003 Won first National Open title in 200m back at <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Short Course Championships in Hobart….added five gold in 200, 400,<br />
800m free and 100 & 200m back at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 13th 800m free; <strong>17</strong>th 400m free<br />
Junior Pan Pacific Maui, USA 2005 1st 800m, 1500m,4x200m free; 7th 200m back<br />
Champs<br />
Oceania Champs<br />
Championships in Brisbane….represented <strong>Australia</strong> in the Trans Tasman<br />
Series<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum - Janene, Dad - Robin and Sister - Tiffany; WHAT<br />
OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Bob Lawson; ROLE MODELS: Susie O'Neill.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Student, Year 12; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING<br />
AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Basketball and dancing; SUPERSTITIONS: If<br />
I swim bad in a suit I don't ever wear it again; ULTIMATE RELAXATION:<br />
Sleeping; SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: Toast; ONE THING YOU CAN'T<br />
LIVE WITHOUT: Friends and family; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY<br />
FROM SWIMMING: Shop, eating out, having fun with friends.<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Bulldogs; MOVIES: Dirty Dancing, How to Lose a Guy in 10<br />
Days; The Guardian; TV SHOW: The OC; BANDS/MUSIC: Top 50; CDs: What<br />
ever is good; FOOD: Chocolate; DRINK: Milo; SWIM MEET: Age Nationals;<br />
HOBBIES: Shopping, friends, having fun; PETS: Dogs and cat; BEST MATES:<br />
Angie Bainbridge, Stephanie Rice, Bronte Barratt; LAST BOOK YOU READ:<br />
Not sure, haven't read in a while; WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My<br />
kick; WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY? Bob Lawson. He has always believed in me; HOW WOULD YOU<br />
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? Fun, happy, outgoing; HOW<br />
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a great swimmer and role<br />
model; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: Swim well at <strong>2007</strong> FINA World<br />
Championships; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Win Gold at the<br />
Olympics; PERSONAL AMITIONS: To become a fashion designer; HAVE YOU<br />
ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER?<br />
Same injuries and motivational problems; WHAT AGE DID YOU START<br />
SWIMMING AND WHY? Age 10 because my sister had asthma; FAVOURITE<br />
SWIMMER AND WHY? Michael Phelps, he is so good!; FAVOURITE<br />
ATHLETE AND WHY? Sonny Bill Williams, he's just my favourite; NOTABLE<br />
QUOTE: "Live each day as if it's your last".<br />
Suva, Fiji 2004 1 st 200m back, 4x200m free; 2 nd 100m back, 400m<br />
free<br />
Cairns, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1 st 400m, 800m, 4x200m free; 4 th 200m free; 5 th 200m<br />
back; 7 th 100m back<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE<br />
EVENT PERSONAL ALL-TIME MEET<br />
BEST AUSTRALIAN<br />
RANKING<br />
200m freestyle 1:59.90 <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
400m freestyle 4:12.03 <strong>2007</strong> NSW Open<br />
Champs<br />
800m freestyle 8:32.21 10th <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
1500m freestyle 16:18.12 10th 2004 Jnr Pan Pacs<br />
200m backstroke 2:14.60 2005 Canberra TT<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 1<br />
1 – 800m freestyle (07)
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: TAY ZIMMER<br />
NICKNAME: Tay<br />
D.O.B: 24/05/1985<br />
AGE: 21<br />
BORN: Barham, NSW<br />
LIVES: Palm Beach, Elanora<br />
HWT: 182cm<br />
WGT: 79kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Kingscliff / NSWIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Kingscliff<br />
COACH: Greg Salter<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Bronze medallist 2006 Commonwealth<br />
Games....has won two gold and four silver at two FINA World Short<br />
Course Championships….semi-finalist at FINA World Championships<br />
2004….won first long course National title in 2005….has won six<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n short course titles….has won three FINA World Cup<br />
events….Commonwealth short course record holder in 100m back<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Gold medallist in 50 & 100m back and third in 200m back at<br />
the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 Won 100m back in new <strong>Australia</strong>n Record as well as finishing<br />
third in 50m back at the Telstra Commonwealth Games Trials in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….won bronze medal in 50m back and also finished 5th in<br />
100m and 200m back at 2006 Commonwealth Games in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….set world record and won gold in 4x100m medley and<br />
won silver in 50, 100 & 200m back at FINA World Short Course<br />
Championships in Shanghai….also set Commonwealth record in 100m<br />
back and <strong>Australia</strong>n record in 50m back at World Short Course….won<br />
five gold and a silver to finish third in the Overall Trophy at the Mare<br />
Nostrum series<br />
IN 2005 Won 200m back and was third in 50 and 100m back at Telstra<br />
Trials in Sydney….placed 14th in 200m back at FINA World<br />
Championships in Montreal….won back treble at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….first in 50m back and<br />
second in both 100 and 200m back at FINA World Cup in<br />
Sydney….broke <strong>Australia</strong>n short course record in 50m back<br />
IN 2004 Won gold (medley relay heat swim, back leg) and was second<br />
in 200m back at FINA World Short Course Championships in<br />
Indianapolis…. won back treble at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships in Brisbane including first ever national title and two<br />
dead heats (50 & 100m) with training partner Sophie Edington…. first in<br />
100 and 200m back and second in 50m back at FINA World Cup in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….broke <strong>Australia</strong>n short course record in 50 and 100m back<br />
IN 2003 Represented <strong>Australia</strong> at <strong>Australia</strong>n Youth Olympic Festival in<br />
Sydney….won silver in 100m back and bronze in 50m back at Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart….won a bronze<br />
medal in 200m back at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships<br />
in Brisbane….was a finalist in Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in<br />
Sydney and Telstra FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Champs Montreal, Canada 2005 14th 200m back<br />
Commonwealth <strong>Melbourne</strong>, 2006 3<br />
Games<br />
<strong>Australia</strong><br />
rd 50m back; 5th 100m back; 5th 200m back<br />
Duel in the Pool Irvine, USA 2005 3rd 200m back; 5th 100m back<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Youth<br />
Olympic Festival<br />
Sydney, AUS 2003 7th 100m back<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE<br />
EVENT PERSONAL ALL-TIME MEET<br />
BEST AUSTRALIAN<br />
RANKING<br />
50m backstroke 28.53 3rd <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
100m backstroke 1:00.99 2nd 2006 AIS International<br />
200m backstroke 2:12.85 7th 2005 Aust. Champs<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Long Course Titles: 4<br />
1 - 50m backstroke (07)<br />
2 – 100m backstroke (06, 07)<br />
1 - 200m backstroke (05)<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….was a finalist at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships, Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Short Course Championships and Telstra FINA World Cup…. won a bronze<br />
medal in 200m back at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in<br />
Sydney….2001…. was a finalist at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course<br />
Championships and Telstra FINA World Cup ….2000….contested Telstra<br />
Olympic Selection Trials<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum, Dad, Brothers and sisters – Ethyn, Taury, Namya,<br />
Shayley, Athyra;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: TAFE- currently studying Anatomy and Physiology;<br />
SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Previously I<br />
played: netball and surf life saving; I am now playing: netball; INTERESTING<br />
FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU NOW: I have a sock fetish- I<br />
buy new socks all the time; SUPERSTITIONS: Superstitious to the max;<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Turning up the tunes in my car; SPECIALTY IN<br />
THE KITCHEN: Latina pasta; ONE THING YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT: My<br />
family; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Play guitar<br />
and the drums<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Brisbane Lions; MOVIES: ‘White Chicks’; TV SHOW: ‘Will<br />
and Grace’ and Grey's Anatomy; BANDS/MUSIC: The Fray, Snow Patrol, Missy<br />
Higgins; CD’S: Xavier Rudd; DRINK: Wendy’s strawberry smoothie; SWIM<br />
MEET: Olympics; HOBBIES: Surfing and playing the guitar and drums; PETS:<br />
Labrador dog- ‘Buckley’; BEST MATES: Alana, Minx, Justine; LAST BOOK<br />
READ: ‘A boy Called It’ by Dave Pelzer; WHATS YOUR GREATEST ASSET?:<br />
My 1992 Holden Barina; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN<br />
THREE WORDS: Cruisey; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: Keep enjoying<br />
training; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: World Record holder;<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To become a Pediatrician; HAVE YOU<br />
ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER?:<br />
Finding the right coach; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND<br />
WHY?: At age 11, because I watched the Olympics on TV; FAVOURITE<br />
SWIMMER AND WHY? Susie O’Neill because I love her; NOTABLE QUOTE?<br />
"If you keep doing what you've always done, you'll keep getting what you've<br />
always got".
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
SWIMMING RESULTS<br />
I FINA World Championships<br />
Belgrade, Yugoslavia<br />
Sept. 4-9, 1973<br />
WOMEN<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. K. Ender GDR 57.54<br />
2. S. Babashoff USA 58.87<br />
3. E. Brigitha HOL 58.87<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. K. Rothhammer USA 2:04.99<br />
2. S. Babashoff USA 2:05.33<br />
3. A. Eife GDR 2:05.52<br />
4. V. Rickard AUS 2:07.88<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. H. Greenwood USA 4:20.28<br />
2. K. Rothhammer USA 4:21.50<br />
3. N. Calligaris ITA 4:21.79<br />
4. V. Rickard AUS 4:23.48<br />
8. N. Moras AUS 4:34.94<br />
800m freestyle<br />
1. N. Calligris ITA 8:52.97<br />
2. J. Harshbarger USA 8:55.56<br />
3. G. Wegner GDR 9:01.82<br />
5. N. Moras AUS 9:09.93<br />
8. S. Yost AUS 9:22.49<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. U. Richter GDR 1:05.42<br />
2. M. Belote USA 1:06.11<br />
3. W. Cook CAN 1:06.27<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. M. Belobe USA 2:20.52<br />
2. E. Brightha HOL 2:22.15<br />
3. A. Gyarmati HUN 2:22.48<br />
7. D. Cain AUS 2:24.26<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. R. Vogel GDR 1:13.74<br />
2. L. Rusanova URS 1:15.42<br />
3. B. Schuchardt GDR 1:15.82<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. R. Vogel GDR 2:40.01<br />
2. H. Anke GDR 2:40.49<br />
3. L. Colella USA 2:41.71<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. K. Ender GDR 1:02.53<br />
2. R. Kother GDR 1:02.68<br />
3. M. Aoki JPN 1:03.73<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. R. Kother GDR 2:13.76<br />
2. R. Beirer GDR 2:16.77<br />
3. L. Colella USA 2:19.53<br />
5. S. Yost AUS 2:22.32<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. A. Huebner GDR 2:20.51<br />
2. K. Ender GDR 2:21.21<br />
3. K. Heedy USA 2:23.84<br />
8. D. Cain AUS 2:26.63<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. A. Wegner GDR 4:57.51<br />
2. A. Franke GDR 5:00.37<br />
3. N. Calligras ITA 5:02.02<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. German Democratic Republic 3:52.45<br />
2. United States 3:55.52<br />
3. West Germany 3:58.88<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. German Democratic Republic 4:16.84<br />
2. United States 4:25.80<br />
3. West Germany 4:26.57<br />
4. <strong>Australia</strong> 4:34.45<br />
(Young, Whitfield, Cain, Anderson)<br />
MEN<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. J. Montgomery USA 51.70<br />
2. M. Rousseau FRA 52.08<br />
3. M. Wenden AUS 52.22<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. J. Montgomery USA 1:53.02<br />
2. L. Krumphoiz USA 1:53.61<br />
3. R. Pyttel GDR 1:53.97<br />
4. S. Badger AUS 1:55.66<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. R. DeMont USA 3:58.18<br />
2. B. Cooper AUS 3:58.70<br />
3. B. Gingsjoe SWE 4:01.27<br />
4. J. Kulasalu AUS 4:14.62<br />
1500m freestyle<br />
1. S. Holland AUS 15:31.85<br />
2. R. DeMont USA 15:35.44<br />
3. B. Cooper AUS 15:45.04<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. R. Matthes GDR 57.47<br />
2. M. Stamm USA 58.77<br />
3. L. Wanja GDR 59.08<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. R. Matthes USA 2:01.87<br />
2. Z. Verraszto HUN 2:05.89<br />
3. J. Naber USA 2:06.91<br />
4. R. Williams AUS 2:08.16<br />
6. M. Tonelli AUS 2:09.63<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. J. Hencken USA 1:04.02<br />
2. M. Kriukin URS 1:04.61<br />
3. N. Taguchi JPN 1:05.61<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. D. Wilkie GBR 2:19.28<br />
2. J. Hencken USA 2:19.95<br />
3. N. Taguchi JPN 2:23.11<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. B. Robertson CAN 55.69<br />
2. J. Bottom USA 56.37<br />
3. R. Backhaus USA 56.42<br />
5. R. Seymour AUS 57.33<br />
7. N. Rogers AUS 57.58<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. R. Backhaus USA 2:03.32<br />
2. S. Gregg USA 2:03.58<br />
3. H. Floeckner GDR 2:03.84<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. G. Larrson SWE 2:08.36<br />
2. S. Carper USA 2:08.43<br />
3. D. Wilkie GBR 2:08.84<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. V. Hargitay HUN 4:31.11<br />
2. R. Strachan USA 4:33.50<br />
3. R. Colella USA 4:34.68<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 3:27.18<br />
2. Soviet Union 3:31.36<br />
3. German Democratic Republic 3:32.03<br />
6. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:35.27<br />
(Wenden, Badger, Rogers, Kulasalu)<br />
4x200m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 7:33.22<br />
2. <strong>Australia</strong> 7:43.65<br />
(Kulasalu, Badger, Cooper, Wenden)<br />
3. West Germany 7:43.68<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. United States 3:49.49<br />
2. German Democratic Republic 3:53.24<br />
3. Canada 3:56.37<br />
6. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:58.59<br />
(Cooper, Creswick, Seymour, Wenden)<br />
II FINA World Championships<br />
Cali, Columbia<br />
July 18-27, 1975<br />
WOMEN<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. K. Ender GDR 56.50<br />
2. S. Babashoff USA 57.81<br />
3. E. Brigitha HOL 58.20<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. S. Babashoff USA 2:02.50<br />
2. K. Ender GDR 2:02.69<br />
3. E. Brigitha HOL 2:03.92<br />
5. S. Gray AUS 2:05.16<br />
7. J. Turrall AUS 2:05.68<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. S. Babashoff USA 4:16.87<br />
2. J. Turall AUS 4:<strong>17</strong>.88<br />
3. K. Heddy USA 4:18.03<br />
5. S. Gray AUS 4:23.72<br />
800m freestyle<br />
1. J. Turrall AUS 8:44.75<br />
2. H. Greenwood USA 8:48.88<br />
3. S. Babashoff USA 8:53.22<br />
5. R. Milgate AUS 8:55.51<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. U. Richter GDR 1:03.30<br />
2. B. Treiber GDR 1:04.34<br />
3. N. Garapick CAN 1:04.73<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. B. Treiber GDR 2:15.46<br />
2. N. Garapick CAN 2:16.09<br />
3. U. Richter GDR 2:18.76<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. H. Anke GDR 1:12.72<br />
2. W. Mazereeuw HOL 1:14.29<br />
3. M. Morey USA 1:15.00<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. H. Anke GDR 2:37.25<br />
2. W. Mazereeuw HOL 2:37.50<br />
3. K. Linke GDR 2:38.28<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. K. Edner GDR 1:01.24<br />
2. R. Kother GDR 1:01.80<br />
3. C. Wright USA 1:02.79<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. R. Kother GDR 2:15.92<br />
2. V. Lee USA 2:14.89<br />
3. G. Wuschek GDR 2:15.96<br />
7. N. Stove AUS 2:18.87<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. K. Heddy USA 2:19.80<br />
2. U. Tauber GDR 2:20.40<br />
3. A. Franke GDR 2:20.81<br />
6. J. Hudson AUS 2:24.85<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. U. Tauber GDR 4:52.76<br />
2. K. Linke GDR 4:57.83<br />
3. K. Heddy USA 5:00.46<br />
8. J. Hudson AUS 5:04.99<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. German Democratic Republic 3:49.37<br />
2. United States 3:50.74<br />
3. Canada 3:53.37<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. German Democratic Republic 4:14.74<br />
2. United States 4:20.47<br />
3. Holland 4:21.45<br />
MEN<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. A. Coan USA 51.25<br />
2. V. Bure USSR 52.08<br />
3. J. Montgomery USA 51.44<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. T. Shaw USA 1:51.04<br />
2. B. Furniss USA 1:51.72<br />
3. B. Brinkley GBR 1:53.56<br />
8. G. Windeatt AUS 1:56.23<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. T. Shaw USA 3:54.88<br />
2. B. Furniss USA 3:57.71<br />
3. F. Pfuetze GDR 4:01.10<br />
4. G. Windeatt AUS 4:02.72<br />
1500m freestyle<br />
1. T. Shaw USA 15:28.92<br />
2. B. Goodell USA 15:39.00<br />
3. D. Parker GBR 15:58.21<br />
8. M. Metzker AUS 16:16.02<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. R. Matthes GDR 58.15<br />
2. J. Murphy USA 58.34<br />
3. M. Nash USA 58.38<br />
6. M. Tonelli AUS 58.72<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. Z. Verraszto HUN 2:05.05<br />
2. M. Tonelli AUS 2:05.78<br />
3. P. Hove USA 2:06.49<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. D. Wilkie GBR 1:04.26<br />
2. N. Taguchi JPN 1:06.40<br />
3. D. Leigh GBR 1:05.32<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. D. Wilkie GBR 2:18.23<br />
2. R. Colella USA 2:21.60<br />
3. N. Pankin URS 2:21.75<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. G. Jagenburg USA 55.63<br />
2. R. Pyttel GDR 56.04<br />
3. B. Forester USA 56.07<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. B. Forester USA 2:01.95<br />
2. R. Pyttel GDR 2:02.22<br />
3. B. Brinkley GBR 2:02.47<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. A. Hargitay HUN 2:07.72<br />
2. S. Furniss USA 2:07.75<br />
3. A. Smirnov URS 2:08.52<br />
7. Graham Windeatt AUS 2:12.66<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. A. Hargitay HUN 4:32.57<br />
2. A. Smirnov URS 4:35.64<br />
3. H. Geisler FRG 4:36.40<br />
8. P. Dawson AUS 4:40.69<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 3:24.85<br />
2. West Germany 3:29.55<br />
3. Italy 3:31.85<br />
4x200m freestyle relay<br />
1. West Germany 7:39.44<br />
2. Great Britian 7:42.55<br />
3. Soviet Union 7:43.58<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. United States 3:49.00<br />
2. West Germany 3:51.85<br />
3. Great Britian 3:52.80
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
III FINA World Championships<br />
West Berlin, Germany<br />
Aug. 20-28, 1978<br />
WOMEN<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. B. Krause GDR 55.68<br />
2. L. Jenssen NOR 56.82<br />
3. L. Tsareva USSR 56.85<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. C. Woodhead USA 1:58.53<br />
2. B. Krause GDR 1:59.78<br />
3. L. Tsareva USSR 2:01.76<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. T. Wickham AUS 4:06.28<br />
2. C. Woodhead USA 4:07.15<br />
3. K. Linehan USA 4:07.73<br />
5. M. Ford AUS 4:13.16<br />
800m freestyle<br />
1. T. Wickham AUS 8:24.94<br />
2. C. Woodhead USA 8:29.35<br />
3. K. Linehan USA 8:32.60<br />
4. M. Ford AUS 8:33.45<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. L. Jezek USA 1:02.55<br />
2. B. Treiber GDR 1:03.18<br />
3. C. Gibson CAN 1:03.43<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. L. Jezek USA 1:02.55<br />
2. B. Treiber GDR 2:14.07<br />
3. C. Gibson CAN 2:14.23<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. J. Bogdanova USSR 1:10.31<br />
2. T. Caulkins USA 1:10.77<br />
3. M. Kelly GBR 1:11.99<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. L. Kachushite USSR 2:31.42<br />
2. J. Bogdanova USSR 2:32.69<br />
3. S. Nielsson DEN 2:33.60<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. J. Pennington USA 1:00.20<br />
2. A. Pollack GDR 1:00.26<br />
3. W. Quirk CAN 1:01.82<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. T. Cailkins USA 2:09.87<br />
2. N. Hogshead USA 2:11.30<br />
3. Andrea Pollack GDR 2:12.63<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. T. Caulkins USA 2:14.07<br />
2. J. Pennington USA 2:14.98<br />
3. U. Tauber GDR 2:15.99<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. T. Caukins USA 4:40.83<br />
2. U. Tauber GDR 4:47.52<br />
3. P. Schneider GDR 2:15.99<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 3:43.43<br />
2. German Democratic Republic 3:47.37<br />
3. Canada 3:49.59<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. United States 4:08.21<br />
2. German Democratic Republic 4:09.13<br />
3. Soviet Union 4:14.91<br />
8. <strong>Australia</strong> 4:21.50<br />
MEN<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. D. McCagg USA 50.24<br />
2. J. Montgomery USA 50.73<br />
3. K. Steinbach GER 59.79<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. B. Forrester USA 1:51.02<br />
2. R. Gaines USA 1:51.10<br />
3. S. Kopliakov URS 1:51.33<br />
7. S. Badger AUS 1:55.66<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. V. Salnikov URS 3:51.94<br />
2. J. Float USA 3:53.42<br />
3. B. Forrester USA 3:53.97<br />
7. M. Metzker AUS 3:56.64<br />
1500m freestyle<br />
1. V. Salnikov URS 15:03.99<br />
2. B. Petric YUG 15:20.77<br />
3. B. Hackett USA 15:23.38<br />
4. M. Metzker AUS 15:25.60<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. B. Jackson USA 56.36<br />
2. P. Rocca USA 56.69<br />
3. V. Kuznetsov URS 57.41<br />
5. G. Patching AUS 58.44<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. J. Vassallo USA 2:02.16<br />
2. G. Hurring NZL 2:03.71<br />
3. Z. Verraszto HUN 2:03.90<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. W. Kusch FRG 1:03.56<br />
2. G. Smith CAN 1:03.60<br />
3. G. Moerken FRG 1:03.62<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. N. Nevid USA 2:18.37<br />
2. A. Miskarov URS 2:18.42<br />
3. W. Kusch FRG 2:20.16<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. J. Bottom USA 54.30<br />
2. G. Jagernburg USA 55.26<br />
3. P. Arvidsson SWE 55.38<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. M. Bruner USA 1:59.38<br />
2. S. Gregg USA 1:59.80<br />
3. R. Pyttel GDR 2:01.33<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. G. Smith CAN 2:03.65<br />
2. J. Vassallo USA 2:04.99<br />
3. A. Sidorenko URS 2:05.29<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. J. Vassillo USA 4:20.05<br />
2. S. Fesenko URS 4:22.29<br />
3. A. Hargitay HUN 4:27.04<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 3:19.74<br />
2. West Germany 3:26.65<br />
3. Sweden 3:26.95<br />
7. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:29.37<br />
(Morgan, McKeon, Brewer, Patching)<br />
4x200m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 7:20.82<br />
2. Soviet Union 7:28.41<br />
3. West Germany 7:33.29<br />
8. <strong>Australia</strong> 7:39.94<br />
(Brewer, Plancon, Matusic, Noel)<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. United States 3:44.63<br />
2. West Germany 3:48.55<br />
3. Great Britain 3:49.06<br />
IV FINA World Championships<br />
Guayaquil, Equador<br />
Aug. 1-7, 1982<br />
WOMEN<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. B. Meineke GDR 55.79<br />
2. A. Verstappen HOL 55.87<br />
3. J. Sterkel USA 56.27<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. A. Verstappen HOL 1:59.53<br />
2. B. Meineke GDR 2:00.67<br />
3. A. Maas HOL 2:00.84<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. C. Sshmidt GDR 4:08.98<br />
2. P. Schneider GDR 4:10.08<br />
3. T. Cohen USA 4:11.85<br />
8. S. Baumer AUS 4:15.52<br />
800m freestyle<br />
1. K. Linehan USA 8:27.48<br />
2. J. Willmott GBR 8:32.61<br />
3. C. Schmidt GDR 8:33.67<br />
8. S. Baumer AUS 8:54.61<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. K. Otto GDR 1:01.30<br />
2. I. Kieber GDR 1:01.47<br />
3. S. Walsh USA 1:02.86<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. C. Sirch GDR 2:09.91<br />
2. G. Parkes AUS 2:14.98<br />
3. C. Bunaciu ROM 2:15.40<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. U. Geweniger GDR 1:09.14<br />
2. A. Ottenbrite CAN 1:11.03<br />
2. K. Rhodenbaugh USA 1:11.03<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. S. Varganova URS 2:28.82<br />
2. U. Geweniger GDR 2:29.71<br />
3. A. Ottenbrite CAN 2:33.05<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. M. Meagher USA 59.41<br />
2. I. Geissler GDR 1:00.36<br />
3. M. Buddemeyer USA 1:00.40<br />
7. L. Curry AUS 102.05<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. I. Geissler GDR 2:08.66<br />
2. M. Meagher USA 2:09.76<br />
3. H. Dahne GDR 2:10.29<br />
6. L. Curry AUS 2:15.13<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. P. Schneider GDR 2:11.79<br />
2. U. Geweniger GDR 2:13.38<br />
3. T. Caulkins USA 2:15.91<br />
6. L. Curry USA 2:18.95<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. P. Schneider GDR 4:36.10<br />
2. K. Nord GDR 4:43.51<br />
3. T. Caulkins USA 4:44.64<br />
5. Lisa Curry AUS 4:52.23<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. German Democratic Republic 3:43.97<br />
2. United States 3:45.76<br />
3. Holland 3:45.96<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. German Democratic Rebublic 4:05.80<br />
2. United States 4:08.12<br />
3. Soviet Union 4:12.36<br />
MEN<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. J. Woithe GDR 50.18<br />
2. R. Gaines USA 50.21<br />
3. P. Johansson SWE 50.25<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. M. Gross FRG 1:49.84<br />
2. R. Gaines USA 1:49.92<br />
3. J. Woithe GDR 1:50.71<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. V. Salnikov URS 3:51.30<br />
2. S. Semenov URS 3:51.43<br />
3. S. Lodziewski GDR 3:51.84<br />
1500m freestyle<br />
1. V. Salnikov URS 15:01.77<br />
2. S. Semenov URS 15:05.54<br />
3. D. Petric YUG 15:10.20<br />
8. M. Metzker AUS 15:53.61<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. D. Richter GDR 55.95<br />
2. R. Carey USA 56.04<br />
3. V. Shermetov URS 56.42<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. R. Carey USA 2:00.82<br />
2. S. Wlader HUN 2:01.31<br />
3. F. Baltrusch GDR 2:01.51<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. S. Lundquist USA 1:02.75<br />
2. V. Davis CAN 1:02.82<br />
3. J. Moffet USA 1:03.13<br />
5. P. Evans AUS 1:03.89<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. V. Davis CAN 2:14.77<br />
2. R. Zhulpa URS 2:16.68<br />
3. J. Moffet USA 2:18.54<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. M. Gribble USA 53.88<br />
2. M. Gross FRG 54.26<br />
3. B. Barson SWE 54.47<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. M. Gross FRG 1:58.85<br />
2. S. Fesenko URS 1:59.91<br />
3. C. Beardsley USA 2:00.08<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. A. Sidorenko URS 2:03.30<br />
2. B. Barrett USA 2.03.49<br />
3. G. Franceschi ITA 2:04.65<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. R. Prado BRA 4:19.78<br />
2. J. Berndt GDR 4:23.02<br />
3. S. Fesenko URS 4:23.29<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 3:19.26<br />
2. Soviet Union 3:21.78<br />
3. Sweden 3:22.15<br />
4x200m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 7:21.09<br />
2. Soviet Union 7:24.91<br />
3. West Germany 7:25.46<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. United States 3:40.84<br />
2. Soviet Union 3:42.86<br />
3. West Germany 3:44.78
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V FINA World Championships<br />
Madrid, Spain<br />
Aug. <strong>17</strong>-22, 1986<br />
WOMEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. T. Costache ROM 25.28<br />
2. K. Otto GDR 25.50<br />
3. M. Armentero SUI 25.93<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. K. Otto GDR 55.05<br />
2. J. Johnson USA 55.70<br />
3. C.Bentum HOL 55.79<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. H. Friedrich GDR 1:58.26<br />
2. M. Stellmach GDR 1:58.90<br />
3. M. Meagher USA 2:00.14<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. H. Friedrich GDR 4:07.45<br />
2. A. Strauss GDR 4:09.16<br />
3. S. Hardcastle GBR 4:09.85<br />
800m freestyle<br />
1. A. Strauss GDR 8:28.24<br />
2. K. Hartmann GDR 8:28.44<br />
3. D. Babashoff USA 8:34.04<br />
4. J. McDonald AUS 8:36.82<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. B. Mitchell USA 1:01.74<br />
2. K. Zimmermann GDR 1:02.<strong>17</strong><br />
3. N. Shibaeva URS 1:02.99<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. C. Sirch GDR 2:11.37<br />
2. B. Mitchell USA 2:11.39<br />
3. K. Zimmermann GDR 2:11.45<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. S. Gerasch GDR 1:08.11<br />
2. S. Horner GDR 1:08.41<br />
3. T. Bogomilova BUL 1:08.52<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. S. Horner GDR 2:27.40<br />
2. T. Bogomilova BUL 2:27.66<br />
3. A. Higson CAN 2:31.34<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. K. Gressler GDR 59.51<br />
2. K. Otto GDR 59.66<br />
3. M. Meagher USA 59.98<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. M. Meagher USA 2:08.41<br />
2. K. Gressler GDR 2:10.66<br />
3. B. Weigang GDR 2:10.68<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. K. Otto GDR 2:15.56<br />
2. E. Denderberova URS 2:15.84<br />
3. K. Nord GDR 2:16.05<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. K. Nord GDR 4:43.75<br />
2. M. Griglione USA 4:44.07<br />
3. Noemi Lung ROM 4:45.44<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. German Democratic Republic 3:40.57<br />
2. United States 3:44.04<br />
3. Holland 3:46.89<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. German Democratic Republic 4:04.82<br />
2. United States 4:07.75<br />
3. Holland 4:10.70<br />
4x200m freestyle relay<br />
1. German Democratic Republic 7:59.33<br />
2. United States 8:02.12<br />
3. Holland 8:09.59<br />
MEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. T. Jager USA 22.49<br />
2. D. Haisall SUI 22.80<br />
3. M. Biondi USA 22.85<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. M. Biondi USA 48.94<br />
2. S. Caron FRA 49.73<br />
3. T. Jager USA 49.79<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. M. Gross FRG 1:47.92<br />
2. S. Lodziewski GDR 1:49.12<br />
3. M. Biondi USA 1:49.43<br />
6. D. Armstrong AUS 1:50.<strong>17</strong><br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. R. Henkel FRG 3:50.05<br />
2. U. Dassler GDR 3:51.26<br />
3. D. Jorgensen USA 3:51.30<br />
1500m freestyle<br />
1. R. Henkel FRG 15:05.31<br />
2. S. Battistelli ITA 15:14.80<br />
3. D. Jorgensen USA 15:16.23<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. I. Polianskiy URS 55.58<br />
2. D. Richter GDR 56.49<br />
3. S. Zabolotnov URS 56.57<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. I. Polianskiy URS 1:58.78<br />
2. F. Baltrusch GDR 2:01.11<br />
3. F. Hoffmeister FRG 2:02.42<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. V. Davis CAN 1:02.71<br />
2. G. Minervini ITA 1:03.00<br />
3. D. Volko URS 1:03.30<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. J. Szabo HUN 2:14.27<br />
2. V. Davis CAN 2:14.93<br />
3. S. Bentley USA 2:16.51<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. P. Morales USA 53.54<br />
2. M. Biondi USA 53.67<br />
3. A. Jameson GBR 53.81<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. M. Gross FRG 1:56.53<br />
2. A. Mosse NZL 1:58.36<br />
3. B. Nielsen DEN 1:59.09<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. T. Darnyi HUN 2:01.57<br />
2. A. Baumann CAN 2:02.34<br />
3. V. Yaroshuk URS 2:02.61<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. T. Darnyi HUN 4:18.98<br />
2. V. Yaroshuk URS 4:22.03<br />
3. A. Baumann CAN 4:22.58<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 3:19.89<br />
2. Soviet Union 3:21.14<br />
3. German Democratic Republic 3:21.47<br />
4x200m freestyle relay<br />
1. German Democratic Republic 7:15.91<br />
2. West Germany 7:15.96<br />
3. United States 7:18.29<br />
4. <strong>Australia</strong> 7:22.57<br />
(Renshaw, Brooks, Stockwell, Fasala)<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. United States 3:41.25<br />
2. West Germany 3:42.26<br />
3. Soviet Union 3:42.63<br />
VI FINA World Championships<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
Jan. 3-13, 1991<br />
WOMEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. Z. Yong CHN 25.47<br />
2. L. Fetter USA 25.50<br />
2. C. Plewinski FRA 25.50<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. N. Haislett USA 55.<strong>17</strong><br />
2. C. Plewinski FRA 55.31<br />
3. Z. Yong CHN 55.65<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. H. Lewis AUS 2:00.48<br />
2. J. Evans USA 2:00.67<br />
3. M. Jacobsen DEN 2:00.93<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. J. Evans USA 4:08.63<br />
2. H. Lewis AUS 4:09.40<br />
3. S. Chiba JPN 4:11.44<br />
800m freestyle<br />
1. J. Evans USA 8:24.05<br />
2. G. Mueller GER 8:30.20<br />
3. J. Henke GER 8:30.31<br />
5. D. Procter AUS 8:36.38<br />
7. J. McDonald AUS 8:40.72<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. K. Egerszegi HUN 1:01.78<br />
2. T. Szabo HUN 1:01.98<br />
3. J. Wagstaff USA 1:02.<strong>17</strong><br />
6. N. Livingston AUS 1:03.19<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. K. Egerszegi HUN 2:09.15<br />
2. D. Hase GER 2:12.01<br />
3. J. Wagstaff USA 2:13.14<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. L. Frame AUS 1:08.81<br />
2. J. Doerries GER 1:09.35<br />
3. E. Volkova URS 1:09.66<br />
8. S. Riley AUS 1:11.15<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. E. Volkova URS 2:29.53<br />
2. L. Frame AUS 2:30.02<br />
3. J. Doerries GER 2:30.14<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. Q. Hong CHN 59.68<br />
2. W. Xiaohong CHN 59.81<br />
3. C. Plewinski FRA 59.88<br />
6. S. O’Neill AUS 1:00.54<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. S. Sanders USA 2:09.24<br />
2. R. Shito JPN 2:11.06<br />
3. H. Lewis AUS 2:11.09<br />
4. H. Morris AUS 2:11.71<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. L. Li CHN 2:13.40<br />
2. S. Sanders USA 2:14.06<br />
3. D. Hunger GER 2:16.16<br />
4. E. Overton AUS 2:16.23<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. L. Li CHN 4:41.45<br />
2. H. Lewis AUS 4:41.46<br />
3. S. Sanders USA 4:43.41<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 3:43.26<br />
2. Germany 3:44.37<br />
3. Netherlands 3:45.05<br />
4. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:48.24<br />
4x100m medley relay<br />
1. United States 4:06.51<br />
2. <strong>Australia</strong> 4:08.04<br />
3. Germany 4:10.50<br />
4x200m Freestyle relay<br />
1. Germany 8:02.56<br />
2. Netherlands 8:05.97<br />
3. Denmark 8:07.20<br />
MEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. T. Jager USA 22.16<br />
2. M. Biondi USA 22.26<br />
3. G. Prigoda URS 22.62<br />
7. A. Balidon AUS 22.87<br />
8. D. Lange AUS 22.88<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. M. Biondi USA 49.18<br />
2. T. Werner SWE 49.63<br />
3. G. Lamberti ITA 49.82<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. G. Lamberti ITA 1:47.27<br />
2. S. Zesner GER 1:48.28<br />
3. A. Wojdat POL 1:48.70<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. J. Hoffmann GER 3:48.08<br />
2. S. Pfeiffer GER 3:48.86<br />
3. A. Wojdat POL 3:49.67<br />
7. I. Brown AUS 3:51.75<br />
1500m freestyle<br />
1. J. Hoffmann GER 14:50.36<br />
2. K. Perkins AUS 14:50.58<br />
3. S. Pfeiffer GER 14:59.34<br />
5. G. Housman AUS 15:12.42<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. J. Rouse USA 55.23<br />
2. M. Tewksbury CAN 55.29<br />
3. M. Zubero ESP 55.61<br />
7. T. Stachewicz AUS 57.00<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. M. Zubero ESP 1:59.52<br />
2. S. Battistelli ITA 1:59.98<br />
3. V. Selkov URS 2:00.33<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. N. Rosza HUN 1:01.45<br />
2. A. Moorhouse GBR 1:01.58<br />
3. G. Minervini ITA 1:01.74<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. M. Barowman USA 2:11.23<br />
2. N. Rosza HUN 2:12.03<br />
3. N. Gillingham GBR 2:13.12<br />
7. P. Rogers AUS 2:15.00<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. A. Nesty SUR 53.29<br />
2. M. Gross GER 53.31<br />
3. V. Kulikov URS 53.74<br />
7. R. Bruce AUS 54.45<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. M. Stewart USA 1:55.69<br />
2. M. Gross GER 1:56.78<br />
3. T. Darnyi HUN 1:58.25<br />
8. M. Roberts AUS 2:03.08<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. T. Darnyi HUN 1:59.36<br />
2. E. Namesnik USA 2:01.87<br />
3. C. Gessner GER 2:02.36<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. T. Darnyi HUN 4:12.36<br />
2. E. Namesnik USA 4:15.21<br />
3. S. Battistelli ITA 4:16.50<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 3:<strong>17</strong>.15<br />
2. Germany 3:18.88<br />
3. Soviet Union 3:18.97<br />
5. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:20.96<br />
4x200m freestyle relay<br />
1. Germany 7:13.50<br />
2. United States 7:14.87<br />
3. Italy 7:<strong>17</strong>.18<br />
4. <strong>Australia</strong> 7:21.86<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. United States 3:39.66<br />
2. Soviet Union 3:40.41<br />
3. Germany 3:42.13<br />
6. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:42.82
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VII FINA World Championships<br />
Rome, Italy<br />
Sept. 5-11, 1994<br />
WOMEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. L. Jingyi CHN 24.51<br />
2. N. Mesheryakova RUS 25.10<br />
3. A. Dyken USA 25.18<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. J. Le CHN 54.01<br />
2. B. Lu CHN 54.15<br />
3. F. Almsick GER 54.77<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. F. Almsick GER 1:56.78<br />
2. B. Lu CHN 1:56.89<br />
3. C. Poll CRC 1:57.61<br />
6. S. O’Neill AUS 2:00.62<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. Y. Aihua CHN 4:09.64<br />
2. C. Teuscher USA 4:10.21<br />
3. C. Poll CRC 4:10.61<br />
4. H. Lewis AUS 4:11.31<br />
800m freestyle<br />
1. J. Evans USA 8:29.85<br />
2. H. Lewis AUS 8:29.94<br />
3. B. Bennett USA 8:31.30<br />
6. S. Gartell AUS 8:38.70<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. H. Cihong CHN 1:00.57<br />
2. N. Zhivanevskaya RUS 1:00.83<br />
3. B. Bedford USA 1:01.32<br />
6. E. Overton AUS 1:02.24<br />
8. N. Stevenson AUS 1:02.69<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. C. He CHN 2:07.40<br />
2. K. Egerszegi HUN 2:09.10<br />
3. L. Vigarani ITA 2:10.92<br />
7. N. Stevenson AUS 2:14.10<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. S. Riley AUS 1:07.69<br />
2. G. Dai CHN 1:09.26<br />
3. Y. Yuan CHN 1:10.19<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. S. Riley AUS 2:26.87<br />
2. Y. Yuan CHN 2:27.38<br />
3. B. Becue BEL 2:28.85<br />
4. R. Brown AUS 2:28.87<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. L. Limin CHN 58.98<br />
2. Q. Yun CHN 59.69<br />
3. S. O’Neil AUS 1:00.11<br />
4. P. Thomas AUS 1:00.23<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. L. Limin CHN 2:07.25<br />
2. Q. Yun CHN 2:07.42<br />
3. S. O’Neil AUS 2:09.54<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. L. Bin CHN 2:12.34<br />
2. A. Wagner USA 2:14.40<br />
3. E. Overton AUS 2:15.26<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. D. Guohong CHN 4:39.14<br />
2. A. Wagner USA 4:39.98<br />
3. K. Quance USA 4:42.21<br />
5. H. Lewis AUS 4:45.08<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. China 3:37.91<br />
2. United States 3:41.50<br />
3. Germany 3:42.92<br />
4. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:45.38<br />
4x200m freestyle relay<br />
1. China 7:57.96<br />
2. Germany 8:01.37<br />
3. United States 8:03.16<br />
4. <strong>Australia</strong> 8:09.79<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. China 4:01.67<br />
2. United States 4:06.53<br />
3. Russia 4:06.70<br />
4. <strong>Australia</strong> 4:08.95<br />
MEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. A. Popov RUS 22.<strong>17</strong><br />
2. G. Hall USA 22.44<br />
3. R. Majolls LTU 22.52<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. A. Popov RUS 49.12<br />
2. G. Hall USA 49.41<br />
3. G. Borges BRA 49.52<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. A. Kasvio FIN 1:47.32<br />
2. A. Holmertz SWE 1:48.24<br />
3. D. Loader NZL 1:48.49<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. K. Perkins AUS 3:43.80<br />
2. A. Kasvio FIN 3:48.55<br />
3. D. Loader NZL 3:48.62<br />
4. D. Kowalski AUS 3:50.03<br />
1500m freestyle<br />
1. K. Perkins AUS 14:50.52<br />
2. D. Kowalski AUS 14:53.42<br />
3. S. Zesner GER 15:09.20<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. M. Lopez-Zubero ESP 55.<strong>17</strong><br />
2. J. Rouse USA 55.51<br />
3. T. Deutsch HUN 55.69<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. V. Selkov RUS 1:57.52<br />
2. M. Lopez-Zubero ESP 1:58.75<br />
3. R. Sharp USA 1:58.86<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. N. Rosza HUN 1:01.24<br />
2. K. Guttler HUN 1:01.44<br />
3. F. Deburghgraeve BEL 1:01.79<br />
4. P. Rogers AUS 1:01.80<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. N. Rosza HUN 2:12.81<br />
2. E. Wunderlich USA 2:12.87<br />
3. K. Guttler HUN 2:14.12<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. R. Szukala POL 53.51<br />
2. L. Frolander SWE 53.65<br />
3. D. Pankratov RUS 53.68<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. D. Pankrotav RUS 1:56.54<br />
2. D. Laoder NZL 1:57.99<br />
3. C. Bremer GER 1:58.11<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. J. Sievinen FIN 1:58.56<br />
2. G. Burgess USA 2:00.86<br />
3. A. Czene HUN 2:01.84<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. T. Dolan USA 4:12.30<br />
2. J. Sievinen FIN 4:13.29<br />
3. E. Namesnik USA 4:15.69<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 3:16.90<br />
2. Russia 3:18.12<br />
3. Brazil 3:19.35<br />
6. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:21.36<br />
4x200m freestyle relay<br />
1. Sweden 7:<strong>17</strong>.74<br />
2. Russia 3:18.12<br />
3. Germany 7:19.10<br />
5. <strong>Australia</strong> 7:20.86<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. United States 3:37.74<br />
2. Russia 3:38.28<br />
3. Hungary 3:39.47<br />
5. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:41.74<br />
VIII FINA World Championships<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
Jan. 7-18, 1998<br />
WOMEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. A. Dyken USA 25.15<br />
2. S. Volker GER 25.32<br />
3. Y. Shan CHN 25.36<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. J. Thompson USA 54.95<br />
2. M. Maravcova SVK 55.09<br />
3. Y. Shan CHN 55.10<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. C. Poll CRC 1:58.90<br />
2. M. Maravcova SVK 1:59.61<br />
3. J. Greville AUS 1:59.92<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. Y. Chen CHN 4:06.72<br />
2. B. Bennett USA 4:07.07<br />
3. D. Hase GER 4:08.82<br />
800m freestyle<br />
1. B. Bennett USA 8:28.71<br />
2. D. Munz USA 8:29.97<br />
3. K. Vliehhuis NED 8:33.34<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. L. Loveless-Maurer USA 1:01.16<br />
2. M. Nakamura JPN 1:01.28<br />
3. Sandra Volka GER 1:01.47<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. R. Maracineanu FRA 2:11.26<br />
2. D. Hase GER 2:11.45<br />
3. 2:12.22 JPN 2:12.22<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. K. Kowal USA 1:08.42<br />
2. H. Dennan AUS 1:08.51<br />
3. L. Oosten CAN 1:08.66<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. A. Kovacs HUN 2:25.45<br />
2. K. Kowal USA 2:26.19<br />
3. J. Street USA 2:26.50<br />
4. S. Riley AUS 2:26.63<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. J. Thompson USA 58.46<br />
2. A. Aoyama JPN 58.79<br />
3. P. Thomas AUS 58.97<br />
5. S. O’Neil AUS 59.27<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. S. O’Neil AUS 2:07.93<br />
2. P. Thomas AUS 2:09.08<br />
3. M. Hyman USA 2:09.98<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. Y. Wu CHN 2:10.88<br />
2. Y. Chen CHN 2:13.66<br />
3. M. Maravcova SVK 2:14.26<br />
8. E. Overton AUS 2:16.74<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 3.42.11<br />
2. Germany 3.43.11<br />
3. <strong>Australia</strong> 3.43.71<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. USA 4.01.93<br />
2. <strong>Australia</strong> 4.05.12<br />
3. Japan 4.06.27<br />
4x200 freestyle relay<br />
1. Germany 8.01.46<br />
2. United States 8.02.88<br />
3. <strong>Australia</strong> 8.04.19<br />
MEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. B. Pilczuk USA 22.29<br />
2. A. Popov RUS 22.43<br />
3. R. Busquets PUR 22.47<br />
3. M. Klim AUS 22.47<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. A. Popov RUS 48.93<br />
2. M. Klim AUS 49.20<br />
3. L. Frolander SWE 49.53<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. M. Klim AUS 1:47.41<br />
2. M. Rosolino ITA 1:48.30<br />
3. P. vdHoogenband NED 1:48.65<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. I. Thorpe AUS 3:46.29<br />
2. G. Hackett AUS 3:46.44<br />
3. P. Palmer GBR 3:48.02<br />
1500m freestyle<br />
1. G. Hackett AUS 14:51.70<br />
2. E. Brembilla ITA 15:00.59<br />
3. D. Kowalski AUS 15:03.94<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. L. Krayzelburg USA 55.00<br />
2. M. Versfeld CAN 55.<strong>17</strong><br />
3. S. Theloke GER 55.20<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. L. Krayzelburg USA 1:58.84<br />
2. R. Braun GER 1:59.23<br />
3. M. Versfeld CAN 1:59.39<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. F. deBurghgroeve BEL 1:01.34<br />
2. Q. Zeng CHN 1:01.76<br />
3. K. Grote USA 1:01.93<br />
4. P. Rogers AUS 1:02.01<br />
6. S. Cowley AUS 1:02.47<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. K. Grote USA 2:13.40<br />
2. J. Sarnin FRA 2:13.42<br />
3. N. Rozsa HUN 2:13.59<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. M. Klim AUS 52.25<br />
2. L. Frolander SWE 52.79<br />
3. G. Huegill AUS 52.90<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. D. Sylantyev UKR 1:56.61<br />
2. F. Esposito FRA 1:56.77<br />
3. T. Malchow USA 1:57.26<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. M. Wouda NED 2:01.18<br />
2. X. <strong>March</strong>and FRA 2:01.66<br />
3. R. Karnaugh USA 2:01.89<br />
4. M. Dunn AUS 2:02.03<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. T. Dolan USA 4:14.95<br />
2. M. Wouda NED 4:15.53<br />
3. Curtis Myden CAN 4:16.45<br />
4. M. Dunn AUS 4:16.76<br />
7. T. Steed AUS 4:21.86<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 3:16.69<br />
2. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:16.97<br />
3. Russia 3:18.45<br />
4x200m freestyle relay<br />
1. <strong>Australia</strong> 7:12.48<br />
2. Netherlands 7:16.77<br />
3. Great Britain 7:<strong>17</strong>.33<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:37.98<br />
2. United States 3:38.56<br />
3. Hungary 3:39.53
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VII FINA World Championships<br />
Rome, Italy<br />
Sept. 5-11, 1994<br />
WOMEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. J. Le CHN 24.51<br />
2. N. MesheryakovaRUS 25.10<br />
3. A. Dyken USA 25.18<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. J. Le CHN 54.01<br />
2. B. Lu CHN 54.15<br />
3. F. AlmsickGER 54.77<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. F. AlmsickGER 1:56.78<br />
2. B. Lu CHN 1:56.89<br />
3. C. Poll CRC 1:57.61<br />
6. S. O’NeillAUS 2:00.62<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. Y. Aihua CHN 4:09.64<br />
2. C. TeuscherUSA 4:10.21<br />
3. C. Poll CRC 4:10.61<br />
4. H. Lewis AUS 4:11.31<br />
800m freestyle<br />
1. J. Evans USA 8:29.85<br />
2. H. Lewis AUS 8:29.94<br />
3. B. BennettUSA 8:31.30<br />
6. S. GartrellAUS 8:38.70<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. H. CihongCHN 1:00.57<br />
2. N. ZhivanevskayaRUS 1:00.83<br />
3. B. BedfordUSA 1:01.32<br />
6. E. OvertonAUS 1:02.24<br />
8. N. StevensonAUS 1:02.69<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. C. He CHN 2:07.40<br />
2. K. EgerszegiHUN 2:09.10<br />
3. L. VigaraniITA 2:10.92<br />
7. N. StevensonAUS 2:14.10<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. S. Riley AUS 1:07.69<br />
2. G. Dai CHN 1:09.26<br />
3. Y. Yuan CHN 1:10.19<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. S. Riley AUS 2:26.87<br />
2. Y. Yuan CHN 2:27.38<br />
3. B. Becue BEL 2:28.85<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. L. Limin CHN 58.98<br />
2. Q. Yun CHN 59.69<br />
3. S. O’Neill AUS 1:00.11<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. L. Limin CHN 2:07.25<br />
2. Q. Yun CHN 2:07.42<br />
3. S. O’Neill AUS 2:09.54<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. B. Lu CHN 2:12.34<br />
2. A. WagnerUSA 2:14.40<br />
3. E. OvertonAUS 2:15.26<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. D. GuohongCHN 4:39.14<br />
2. A. Wagner USA 4:39.98<br />
3. K. Quance USA 4:42.21<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. China 3:37.91<br />
2. United States 3:41.50<br />
3. Germany 3:42.92<br />
4. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:45.38<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. China 4:01.67<br />
2. United States 4:06.53<br />
3. Russia 4:06.70<br />
MEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. A. Popov RUS 22.<strong>17</strong><br />
2. G. Hall USA 22.44<br />
3. R. Majolis LTU 22.52<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. A. Popov RUS 49.12<br />
2. G. Hall USA 49.41<br />
3. G. Borges BRA 49.52<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. A. Kasivo FIN 1:47.32<br />
2. A. HolmertzSWE 1:48.24<br />
3. D. Loader NZL 1:48.49<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. K. PerkinsAUS 3:43.80<br />
2. A. Kasvio FIN 3:48.55<br />
3. D. Loader NZL 3:48.62<br />
4. D. KowalskiAUS 3:50.03<br />
1500m freestyle<br />
1. K. Perkins AUS 14:50.52<br />
2. D. Kowalski AUS 14:53.42<br />
3. S. Zesner GER 15:09.20<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. M. Lopez-ZuberoESP 55.<strong>17</strong><br />
2. J. Rouse USA 55.51<br />
3. T. DeutschHUN 55.69<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. V. Selkov RUS 1:57.52<br />
2. M. Lopez-ZuberoESP 1:58.75<br />
3. R. Sharp USA 1:58.86<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. N. Rosza HUN 1:01.24<br />
2. K. Guttler HUN 1:01.44<br />
3. F. DeburghgraeveBEL 1:01.79<br />
4. P. Rogers AUS 1:01.80<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. N. Rosza HUN 2:12.81<br />
2. E. WunderlichUSA 2:12.87<br />
3. K. Guttler HUN 2:14.1211`<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. R. SzukalaPOL 53.51<br />
2. L. FrolanderSWE 53.65<br />
3. D. PankratovRUS 53.68<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. D. PankratovRUS 1:56.54<br />
2. D. Loader NZL 1:57.99<br />
3. C. BremerGER 1:58.11<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. J. SievinenFIN 1:58.16<br />
2. G. BurgessUSA 2:00.86<br />
3. A. Czene HUN 2:01.84<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. T. Dolan USA 4:12.30<br />
2. J. SievinenFIN 4:13.29<br />
3. E. NamesnikUSA 4:15.69<br />
7. P. Bryant AUS 4:21.38<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 3:16.90<br />
2. Russia 3:18.12<br />
3. Brazil 3:19.35<br />
4x200m freestyle relay<br />
1. Sweden 7:<strong>17</strong>.74<br />
2. Russia 7:18.13<br />
3. Germany 7:19.54<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. United States 3:37.74<br />
2. Russia 3:38.28<br />
3. Hungary 3:39.47<br />
VIII FINA World Championships<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
Jan. 7-18, 1998<br />
WOMEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. A. Dyken USA 25.15<br />
2. S. Volker GER 25.32<br />
3. Y. Shan CHN 25.36<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. J. Thonpson USA 54.95<br />
2. M. Moravcova SVK 55.09<br />
3. Y. Shan CHN 55.10<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. C. Poll CRC 1:58.90<br />
2. M. Moravcova SVK 1:59.61<br />
3. J. Greville AUS 1:59.92<br />
6. S. O’Neill AUS 2:00.33<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. Y. Chen CHN 4:06.72<br />
2. B. Bennett USA 4:07.07<br />
3. D. Hase GER 4:08.82<br />
5. J. Greville AUS 4:11.59<br />
800m freestyle<br />
1. B. Bennett USA 8:28.71<br />
2. D. Munz USA 8:29.97<br />
3. K. Vlieghuis NED 8:32.34<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. L. Loveless-MaurerUSA 1:01.16<br />
2. M. Nakamura JPN 1:01.28<br />
3. Sandra Volker GER 1:01.47<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. R. Maracineanu FRA 2:11.26<br />
2. D. Hase GER 2:11.45<br />
3. M. Nakamura JPN 2:12.22<br />
7. M. Smith AUS 2:13.70<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. K. Kowal USA 1:08.42<br />
2. H. Denman AUS 1:08.51<br />
3. L. Oosten CAN 1:08.66<br />
6. S. Riley AUS 1:08.80<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. A. Kovacs HUN 2:25.45<br />
2. K. Kowal USA 2:26.19<br />
3. J. Street USA 2:26.50<br />
4. S. Riley AUS 2:26.63<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. J. ThompsonUSA 58.46<br />
2. A. Aoyama JPN 58.79<br />
3. P. Thomas AUS 58.97<br />
5. S. O’Neill AUS 59.27<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. S. O’Neill AUS 2:07.93<br />
2. P. Thomas AUS 2:09.08<br />
3. M. Hyman USA 2:09.98<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. Y. Wu CHN 2:10.88<br />
2. Y. Chen CHN 2:13.66<br />
3. M. Moravcova SVK 2:14.26<br />
8. E. Overton AUS 2:16.74<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. Y. Chen CHN 4:36.66<br />
2. Y. Klochkova UKR 4:38.60<br />
3. Y. Tajima JPN 4:39.45<br />
8. N. Neumann AUS 4:48.84<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 3:42.11<br />
2. Germany 3:43.11<br />
3. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:43.71<br />
4x200m freestyle relay<br />
1. Germany 8:01.46<br />
2. United States 8:02.88<br />
3. <strong>Australia</strong> 8:04.19<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. United Sates 4:01.93<br />
2. <strong>Australia</strong> 4:05.12<br />
3. Japan 4:06.27<br />
MEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. B. Pilczuk USA 22.29<br />
2. A. Popov RUS 22.43<br />
3. R. Busquets PUR 22.47<br />
3. M. Klim AUS 22.47<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. A. Popov RUS 48.93<br />
2. M. Klim AUS 49.20<br />
3. L. Frolander SWE 49.53<br />
7. C. Fydler AUS 49.95<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. M. Klim AUS 1:47.41<br />
2. M. Rosolino ITA 1:48.30<br />
3. P. vdHoogenband NED 1:48.65<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. I. Thorpe AUS 3:46.29<br />
2. G. HackettAUS 3:46.44<br />
3. P. Palmer GBR 3:48.02<br />
1500m freestyle<br />
1. Grant Hackett AUS 14:51.70<br />
2. E. Brembilla ITA 15:00.59<br />
3. D. Kowalski AUS 15:03.94<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. L. Krayzelburg USA 55.00<br />
2. M. Versfeld CAN 55.<strong>17</strong><br />
3. S. Theloke GER 55.20<br />
6. M. Welsh AUS 55.45<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. L. Krayzelburg USA 1:58.84<br />
2. R. Braun GER 1:59.23<br />
3. M. Versfeld CAN 1:59.39<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. F. deBurghgraeve BEL 1:01.34<br />
2. Q. Zeng CHN 1:01.76<br />
3. K. Grote USA 1:01.93<br />
4. P. Rogers AUS 1:02.01<br />
6. S. Cowley AUS 1:02.47<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. K. Grote USA 2:13.40<br />
2. J. Sarnin FRA 2:13.42<br />
3. N. Rozsa HUN 2:13.59<br />
4. S. CowleyAUS 2:13.84<br />
5. R. Mitchell AUS 2:14.43<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. M. Klim AUS 52.25<br />
2. L. Frolander SWE 52.79<br />
3. G. Huegill AUS 52.90<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. D. Sylantyev UKR 1:56.61<br />
2. F. Esposito FRA 1:56.77<br />
3. T Malchow USA 1:57.26<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. M. Wouda NED 2:01.18<br />
2. X. <strong>March</strong>and FRA 2:01.66<br />
3. R. Karnaugh USA 2:01.89<br />
4. M. Dunnn AUS 2:02.03<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. T. Dolan USA 4:14.95<br />
2. M. Wouda NED 4:15.53<br />
3. C. Myden CAN 4:16.45<br />
4. M. Dunn AUS 4:16.76<br />
7. T. Steed AUS 4:21.86<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 3:16.69<br />
2. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:16.97<br />
3. Russia 3:18.45<br />
4x200m freestyle relay<br />
1. <strong>Australia</strong> 7:12.48<br />
2. Netherlands 7:16.77<br />
3. Great Britain 7:<strong>17</strong>.33<br />
4x100 medley relay<br />
1. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:37.98<br />
2. United States 3:38.56<br />
3. Hungary 3:39.53
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9 th FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS,<br />
FUKUOKA, JAPAN – JULY 16 – 29, 2001<br />
MEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. Anthony Ervin USA 22.09<br />
2. Pieter v.d Hoogenband NED 22.16<br />
3. Roland Schoeman RSA 22.18<br />
3. Tomohiro Yamanoi JPN 22.18<br />
5. Brett Hawke AUS 22.39<br />
6. Vyacheslav Shyrshov UKR 22.42<br />
7. Stefan Nystrand SWE 22.44<br />
7. Mark Foster GBR 22.44<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. Anthony Ervin USA 48.33<br />
2. Pieter v.d Hoogenband NED 48.43<br />
3. Lars Frolander SWE 48.79<br />
4. Ian Thorpe AUS 48.81<br />
5. Attila Zubor HUN 49.13<br />
6. Torsten Spanneberg GER 49.35<br />
7. Ashley Callus AUS 49.39<br />
8. Jason Lezak USA 49.51<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. Ian Thorpe AUS 1:44.06WR<br />
2. Pieter v.d Hoogenband NED 1:45.81<br />
3. Klete Keller USA 1:47.10<br />
4. Emiliano Brembilla ITA 1:47.58<br />
5. William Kirby AUS 1:48.13<br />
6. Jacob Carstensen DEN 1:48.86<br />
7. Mark Johnston CAN 1:49.39<br />
8. Scott Goldblatt USA 1:49.54<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. Ian Thorpe AUS 3:40.<strong>17</strong><br />
2. Grant Hackett AUS 3:42.51<br />
3. Emiliano Brembilla ITA 3:45.11<br />
4. Massi Rosolino ITA 3:45.41<br />
5. Chad Carvin USA 3:50.11<br />
6. Dragos Coman ROM 3:50.13<br />
7. Spyridon Gianniotis GRE 3:52.09<br />
8. Shunichi Fujita JPN 3:52.11<br />
800m freestyle<br />
1. Ian Thorpe AUS 7:39.16WR<br />
2. Grant Hackett AUS 7:40.34<br />
3. Graeme Smith GBR 7:51.12<br />
4. Chris Thompson USA 7:53.95<br />
5. Alexei Filipets RUS 7:56.30<br />
6. Andrea Righi ITA 7:57.69<br />
7. Heiko Hell GER 7:59.47<br />
8. Shunichi Fujita JPN 7:59.57<br />
1500m freestyle<br />
1. Grant Hackett AUS 14:34.56WR<br />
2. Graeme Smith GBR 14:58.94<br />
3. Alexei Filipets RUS 15:01.43<br />
4. Igor Chervynskiy UKR 15:06.13<br />
5. Chris Thompson USA 15:07.67<br />
6. Massi Rosolino ITA 15:10.54<br />
7. Craig Stevens AUS 15:15.02<br />
8. Nicolas Rostoucher FRA 15:18.89<br />
50m backstroke<br />
1. Randall Bal USA 25.34<br />
2. Thomas Rupprath GER 25.44<br />
3. Matt Welsh AUS 25.49<br />
4. Stev Theloke GER 25.69<br />
5. Mariusz Siembida POL 25.82<br />
6. Riley Janes CAN 25.98<br />
7. Josh Watson AUS 26.05<br />
8. Vyacheslav Shyrshov UKR 26.40<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. Matt Welsh AUS 54.31<br />
2. Orn Arnarson ISL 54.75<br />
3. Steffen Driesen GER 54.91<br />
4. Randall Bal USA 54.97<br />
5. Markus Rogan AUT 55.23<br />
6. Peter Horvath HUN 55.43<br />
7. Gordan Kozulj CRO 55.60<br />
8. Josh Watson AUS 55.98<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. Aaron Peirsol USA 1:57.13<br />
2. Markus Rogan AUT 1:58.07<br />
3. Orn Arnarson ISL 1:58.37<br />
4. Matt Welsh AUS 1:58.80<br />
5. Gordan Kozulj CRO 1:59.23<br />
6. Viktor Bodrogi HUN 1:59.74<br />
7. Emanuele Merisi ITA 1:59.83<br />
8. Yoab Gath ISR 2:00.09<br />
50m breaststroke<br />
1. Oleg Lisogor UKR 27.52<br />
2. Roman Sloudnov RUS 27.60<br />
3. Domenico Fioravanti ITA 27.72<br />
4. Anthony Robinson USA 27.73<br />
5. Mark Warnecke GER 27.93<br />
6. Ed Moses USA 28.02<br />
7. Darren Mew GBR 28.05<br />
8. James Gibson GBR DQ<br />
# Roman Sloudnov semi final 100m breaststroke<br />
59.94 – World Record<br />
100m breaststsroke<br />
1. Roman Sloudnov RUS 1:00.16#<br />
2. Domenico Fioravanti ITA 1:00.47<br />
3. Ed Moses USA 1:00.61<br />
4. Kosuke Kitajima JPN 1:00.67<br />
5. Morgan Knabe CAN 1:01.27<br />
6. Oleg Lisogor UKR 1:01.51<br />
7. Darren Mew GBR 1:01.92<br />
8. Hugues Duboscq FRA 1:01.94<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. Brendan Hansen USA 2:10.69<br />
2. Max Podoprigora AUT 2:11.09<br />
3. Kosuke Kitajima JPN 2:11.21<br />
4. Domenico Fioravanti ITA 2:11.31<br />
5. Ed Moses USA 2:11.38<br />
6. Regan Harrison AUS 2:11.51<br />
7. Davide Rummolo ITA 2:12.89<br />
8. Daniel Malek CZE 2:13.19<br />
50m butterfly<br />
1. Geoff Huegill AUS 23.50#<br />
2. Lars Frolander SWE 23.57<br />
3. Mark Foster GBR 23.62<br />
4. Roland Schoeman RSA 23.76<br />
5. Ian Crocker USA 23.85<br />
6. Ewout Holst NED 23.99<br />
7. Tero Valimaa FIN 24.10<br />
8. Thomas Rupprath GER 24.16<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. Lars Frolander SWE 52.10<br />
2. Ian Crocker USA 52.25<br />
3. Geoff Huegill AUS 52.36<br />
4. Takashi Yamamoto JPN 52.56<br />
5. Vladislav Kulikov RUS 52.69<br />
6. Michael Mintenko CAN 52.82<br />
7. Michael Klim AUS 52.91<br />
8. Franck Esposito FRA 53.33<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. Michael Phelps USA 1:54.58WR<br />
2. Tom Malchow USA 1:55.28<br />
3. Anatoli Poliakov RUS 1:55.68<br />
4. Franck Esposito FRA 1:55.71<br />
5. Takashi Yamamoto JPN 1:55.84<br />
6. Denys Sylantyev UKR 1:56.71<br />
7. Justin Norris AUS 1:57.18<br />
8. Andrew Livingstone PUR 1:58.68<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. Massi Rosolino ITA 1:59.71<br />
2. Tom Wilkens USA 2:00.73<br />
3. Justin Norris AUS 2:00.91<br />
4. George Bovell TRI 2:01.50<br />
5. Takahiro Mori JPN 2:01.54<br />
5. Jiro Miki JPN 2:01.54<br />
7. Alessio Boggiatto ITA 2:01.76<br />
8. Curtis Myden CAN 2:02.42<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. Alessio Boggiatto ITA 4:13.15<br />
2. Erik Vendt USA 4:15.36<br />
3. Tom Wilkens USA 4:15.94<br />
4. Susumu Tabuchi JPN 4:18.05<br />
5. Justin Norris AUS 4:18.56<br />
6. Brian Johns CAN 4:19.75<br />
7. Curtis Myden CAN 4:19.80<br />
8. Jiro Miki JPN 4:23.11<br />
4x100m medley relay<br />
1. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:35.35<br />
2. Germany 3:36.34<br />
3. Russia 3:37.77<br />
4. Canada 3:38.23<br />
5. Hungary 3:38.29<br />
6. Japan 3:38.92<br />
7. Netherlands DQ<br />
8. United States DQ<br />
4 x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:14.10<br />
2. Netherlands 3:14.56<br />
3. Germany 3:<strong>17</strong>.52<br />
4. Sweden 3:18.00<br />
5. Italy 3:19.37<br />
6. Russia 3:21.63<br />
7. Brazil DQ<br />
8. USA DQ<br />
4x 200m freestyle relay<br />
1. <strong>Australia</strong> 7:04.66WR<br />
2. Italy 7:10.86<br />
3. United States 7:13.69<br />
4. Great Britain 7:15.60<br />
5. Germany 7:<strong>17</strong>.29<br />
6. Canada 7:<strong>17</strong>.80<br />
7. Japan 7:20.60<br />
8. Russia 7:22.44<br />
# Geoff Huegill semi final 50m butterfly<br />
23.44 – World Record<br />
WOMEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. Inge de Bruijn NED 24.47<br />
2. Therese Alshammar SWE 24.88<br />
3. Sandra Volker GER 24.96<br />
4. Alison Sheppard GBR 25.00<br />
5. Tammie Stone USA 25.10<br />
6. Haley Cope USA 25.25<br />
7. Katrin Meissner GER 25.40<br />
8. Elena Poptchenko BLR 25.73<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. Inge de Bruijn NED 54.18<br />
2. Katrin Meissner GER 55.07<br />
3. Sandra Volker GER 55.11<br />
4. Martina Moravcova SVK 55.12<br />
5. Elena Poptchenko BLR 55.19<br />
6. Yanwei Xu CHN 55.38<br />
7. Johanna Sjoberg SWE 55.42<br />
8. Sarah Ryan AUS 55.53<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. Giaan Rooney AUS 1:58.57<br />
2. Yu Yang CHN 1:58.78<br />
3. Camelia Potec ROM 1:58.85<br />
4. Claudia Poll CRC 1:58.92<br />
5. Martina Moravcova SVK 1:59.29<br />
6. Nicola Jackson GBR 1:59.44<br />
7. Elka Graham AUS 1:59.63<br />
8. Mette Jacobsen DEN 1:59.64<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. Yana Klochkova UKR 4:07.30<br />
2. Claudia Poll CRC 4:09.15<br />
3. Hannah Stockbauer GER 4:09.36<br />
4. Irina Oufimtseva RUS 4:10.<strong>17</strong><br />
5. Hua Chen CHN 4:10.37<br />
6. Camelia Potec ROM 4:11.67<br />
7. Carla Geurts NED 4:13.04<br />
8. Alicia Bozon FRA 4:15.21<br />
800m freestyle<br />
1. Hannah Stockbauer GER 8:24.66<br />
2. Diana Munz USA 8:28.84<br />
3. Kaitlin Sndeno USA 8:31.45<br />
4. Hua Chen CHN 8:31.66<br />
5. Flavia Rigamonti SUI 8:33.79<br />
6. Rebecca Cooke GBR 8:36.67<br />
7. Jana Pechanova CZE 8:39.32<br />
8. Sachiko Yamada JPN 8:45.05<br />
1500m freestyle<br />
1. Hannah Stockbauer GER 16:01.02<br />
2. Flavia Rigamonti SUI 16:05.99<br />
3. Diana Munz USA 16:07.05<br />
4. Amanda Pascoe AUS 16:16.80<br />
5. Rebecca Cooke GBR 16:20.15<br />
6. Kaitlin Sandeno USA 16:28.91<br />
7. Sachiko Yamada JPN 16:34.43<br />
8. Nayara Ribeiro BRA 16:40.37<br />
50m backstroke<br />
1. Haley Cope USA 28.51<br />
2. Antje Buschschulte GER 28.53<br />
3. Natalie Coughlin USA 28.54<br />
4. Sandra Volker GER 28.62<br />
5. Diana Mocanu ROM 28.86<br />
6. Dyana Calub AUS 28.89<br />
7. Nina Zhivanevskaya ESP 28.90<br />
8. Hinkelien Schreuder NED 28.99<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. Natalie Coughlin USA 1:00.37<br />
2. Diana Mocanu ROM 1:00.68<br />
3. Antje Buschschulte GER 1:01.42<br />
4. Nina Zhivanevskaya ESP 1:01.75<br />
5. Mai Nakamura JPN 1:01.80<br />
6. Sarah Price GBR 1:01.82<br />
7. Hanae Ito JPN 1:02.40<br />
8. Ilona Hlavackova CZE 1:02.60<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. Diana Mocanu ROM 2:09.94<br />
2. Stanislava Komarova RUS 2:10.43<br />
3. Joanna Fargus GBR 2:11.05<br />
4. Jennifer Fratesi CAN 2:11.16<br />
5. Antje Buschschulte GER 2:11.47<br />
6. Clementine Stoney AUS 2:11.58<br />
7. Nicole Hetzer GER 2:11.68<br />
8. Aya Terakawa JPN 2:14.12<br />
50m breaststroke<br />
1. Xuejuan Luo CHN 30.84<br />
2. Kristy Kowal USA 31.37<br />
3. Zoe Baker GBR 31.40<br />
4. Megan Quann USA 31.55<br />
5. Brooke <strong>Hanson</strong> AUS 31.87<br />
6. Roberta Crescentini ITA 31.96<br />
7. Sarah Poewe RSA 32.03<br />
8. Agnes Kovacs HUN 32.05<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. Xuejuan Luo CHN 1:07.18<br />
2. Leisel Jones AUS 1:07.96<br />
3. Agnes Kovacs HUN 1:08.50<br />
4. Sarah Poewe RSA 1:08.52<br />
5. Megan Quann USA 1:08.80<br />
6. Kristy Kowal USA 1:08.92<br />
7. Mirna Jukic AUT 1:09.48<br />
8. Rhiannon Leier CAN 1:09.90<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. Agnes Kovacs HUN 2:24.90<br />
2. Hui Qi CHN 2:25.09<br />
3. Xuejuan Luo CHN 2:25.29<br />
4. Leisel Jones AUS 2:25.46<br />
5. Kristy Kowal USA 2:25.84<br />
6. Beatrice Caslaru ROM 2:25.92<br />
7. Olga Bakaldina RUS 2:26.83<br />
8. Mirna Jukic AUT 2:27.96<br />
50m butterfly<br />
1. Inge de Bruijn NED 25.90<br />
2. Therese Alshammar SWE 26.18<br />
3. Anna Kammerling SWE 26.45<br />
4. Natalie Coughlin USA 26.70<br />
5. Petria Thomas AUS 26.91<br />
6. Otylia Jedrzejczak POL 27.02<br />
7. Karen Egdal DEN 27.03<br />
8. Yi Ruan CHN 27.19<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. Petria Thomas AUS 58.27<br />
2. Otylia Jedrzejczak POL 58.72<br />
3. Junko Onishi JPN 58.88<br />
4. Mary Descenza USA 59.30<br />
5. Johanna Sjoberg SWE 59.43<br />
6. Shelly Ripple USA 59.67<br />
7. Vered Borochovski ISR 59.75<br />
8. Natalia Soutiaguina RUS 1:00.00<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. Petria Thomas AUS 2:06.73<br />
2. Annika Mehlhorn GER 2:06.97<br />
3. Kaitlin Sandeno USA 2:08.52<br />
4. Yuko Nakanishi JPN 2:09.08<br />
5. Mette Jacobsen DEN 2:09.57<br />
6. Eva Risztov HUN 2:10.11<br />
7. Mireia Garcia ESP 2:10.42<br />
8. Shelly Ripple USA 2:11.09<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. Maggie Bowen USA 2:11.93<br />
2. Yana Klochkova UKR 2:12.30<br />
3. Hui Qi CHN 2:12.46<br />
4. Oxana Verevka RUS 2:13.62<br />
5. Beatrice Caslaru ROM 2:13.78<br />
6. Cristina Teuscher USA 2:14.82<br />
7. Tomoko Hagiwara JPN 2:14.93<br />
8. Annika Mehlhorn GER 2:15.15<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. Yana Klochkova UKR 4:36.98<br />
2. Maggie Bowen USA 4:39.06<br />
3. Beatrice Caslaru ROM 4:39.33<br />
4. Hui Qi CHN 4:41.64<br />
5. Kaitlin Sandeno USA 4:43.13<br />
6. Nicole Hetzer GER 4:44.77<br />
7. Tomoko Hagiwara JPN 4:48.47<br />
8. Ayane Sato JPN DQ<br />
4x100m medley relay<br />
1. <strong>Australia</strong> 4:01.50<br />
2. United States 4:01.81<br />
3. China 4:02.63<br />
4. Germany 4:03.06<br />
5. Japan 4:06.44<br />
6. Great Britain 4:06.66<br />
7. Russia 4:07.58<br />
8. Canada 4:08.10<br />
4 x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. Germany 3:39.58<br />
2. United States 3:40.80<br />
2. Great Britain 3:40.80<br />
4. Sweden 3:41.18<br />
5. China 3:41.32<br />
6. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:42.01<br />
7. Japan 3:43.07<br />
8. Italy 3:44.67<br />
4x 200m freestyle relay<br />
1. Great Britain 7:58.69<br />
1. United States ##<br />
2. Germany 8:01.35<br />
3. Japan 8:02.97<br />
4. Canada 8:06.42<br />
5. Spain 8:06.55<br />
6. Italy 8:08.56<br />
7. <strong>Australia</strong> DQ<br />
## - USA were later reinstated by FINA as dual gold<br />
medal winners with Great Britain after previously<br />
being disqualified.
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2003 FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />
BARCELONA, SPAIN<br />
MEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. Alexander Popov RUS 21.92CR<br />
2. Mark Foster GBR 22.20<br />
3. Pieter vd Hoogenband NED 22.29<br />
4. Johan Kenkhuis NED 22.30<br />
5. Julien Sicot FRA 22.38<br />
6. Olersandr Volynets UKR 22.40<br />
7. Brett Hawke AUS 22.41<br />
8. Jason Lezak USA 22.44<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. Alexander Popov RUS 48.42<br />
2. Pieter vd Hoogenband NED 48.68<br />
3. Ian Thorpe AUS 48.94<br />
4. Jason Lezak USA 48.94<br />
5. Andrei Kapralov RUS 48.95<br />
6. Frederick Bousquet FRA 49.30<br />
7. Ryk Neethling RSA 49.51<br />
8. Milorad Cavic YUG 49.65<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. Ian Thorpe AUS 1:45.14<br />
2. Pieter vd Hoogenband NED 1:46.43<br />
3. Grant Hackett AUS 1:46.85<br />
4. Kvetoslav Svoboda CZE 1:48.73<br />
5. Andrei Kapralov RUS 1:48.76<br />
6. Federico Cappellazzo ITA 1:48.79<br />
7. Peter Mankoc SLO 1:48.96<br />
8. Nate Dusing USA 1:49.35<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. Ian Thorpe AUS 3:42.58<br />
2. Grant Hackett AUS 3:45.<strong>17</strong><br />
3. Dragos Coman ROM 3:46.87<br />
4. Massi Rosolino ITA 3:47.44<br />
5. Klete Keller USA 3:47.70<br />
6. Yuri Prilukov RUS 3:48.50<br />
7. Chad Carvin USA 3:50.36<br />
8. Graeme Smith GBR 3:51.83<br />
800m freestyle<br />
1. Grant Hackett AUS 7:43.82<br />
2. Larsen Jensen USA 7:48.09<br />
3. Igor Chervynskyi UKR 7:53.15<br />
4. Graeme Smith GBR 7:53.48<br />
5. Dragos Coman ROM 7:57.22<br />
6. Kurtis Macgillivary CAN 8:01.75<br />
7. Shunichi Fujita JPN 8:02.38<br />
8. Lin Zhang CHN 8:04.10<br />
1500m freestyle<br />
1. Grant Hackett AUS 14:43.14<br />
2. Igor Chervynskyi UKR 15:01.04<br />
3. Erik Vendt USA 15:01.28<br />
4. David Davies GBR 15:05.04<br />
5. Larsen Jensen USA 15:08.25<br />
6. Graeme Smith GBR 15:12.64<br />
7. Christian Minotti ITA 15:13.28<br />
8. Pawel Korzeniowski POL 15:13.98<br />
50m backstroke<br />
1. Thomas Rupprath GER 24.80WR<br />
2. Matthew Welsh AUS 25.01<br />
3. Gerhard Zandberg RSA 25.07<br />
4. Steffen Driesen GER 25.14<br />
5. Randall Bal USA 25.19<br />
6. Darius Grigalionis LTU 25.53<br />
7. Joshua Watson AUS 25.62<br />
8. Aaron Peirsol USA 25.75<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. Aaron Peirsol USA 53.61<br />
2. Arkady Vyatchanin RUS 53.92<br />
2. Mattew Welsh AUS 53.92<br />
4. Steffeb Driesen GER 54.<strong>17</strong><br />
5. Markus Rogan AUT 54.53<br />
6. Tomomi Morita JPN 54.86<br />
7. Laszlo Cseh HUN 54.95<br />
8. Alex
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2005 XIth FINA WORLD SWIMMING<br />
CHAMPIONSHIPS MONTREAL,<br />
JULY 24-31<br />
MEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. Roland Schoeman RSA 21.69 CR<br />
2. Duje Draganja CRO 21.89<br />
3. Bartosz Kizierowski POL 21.94<br />
4. Salim Iles ALG 22.15<br />
5. Andrey Kapralov RUS 22.16<br />
6. Nicholas Brunelli USA 22.25<br />
7. Frederick Bousquet FRA 22.44<br />
8. Eduard Lorente ESP 22.46<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. Filippo Magnini ITA 48.12 CR<br />
2. Roland Schoeman RSA 48.28<br />
3. Ryk Neethling RSA 48.34<br />
4. Jason Lezak USA 48.74<br />
5. Duje Draganja CRO 48.89<br />
6. Brent Hayden CAN 48.92<br />
7. Michael Phelps USA 48.99<br />
8. Amaury Leveaux FRA 49.55<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. Michael Phelps USA 1:45.20<br />
2. Grant Hackett AUS 1:46.14<br />
3. Ryk Neethling RSA 1:46.63<br />
4. Brent Hayden CAN 1:46.85<br />
5. Nicholas Sprenger AUS 1:47.09<br />
6. Peter Vanderkaay USA 1:47.25<br />
7 EmilianoBrembilla ITA 1:47.63<br />
8. Lin Zhang CHN 1:49.45<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. Grant Hackett AUS 3:42.91<br />
2. Yuri Prilukov RUS 3:44.44<br />
3. Oussama Mellouli TUN 3:46.08<br />
4. Massimiliano Rosolino ITA 3:46.91<br />
5. Dragos Coman ROM 3:47.15<br />
6. Peter Vanderkaay USA 3:47.83<br />
7. Takeshi Matsuda JPN 3:48.60<br />
8. Nicolas Rostoucher FRA 3:50.51<br />
800m freestyle<br />
1. Grant Hackett AUS 7:38.65 WR<br />
2. Larsen Jensen USA 7:45.63<br />
3. Yuri Prilukov RUS 7:46.64<br />
4. Przemyslaw Stanczyk POL 7:50.83<br />
5. Oussama Mellouli TUN 7:51.03<br />
6. David Davies GBR 7:51.54<br />
7. Lukasz Drzewinski POL 7:58.62<br />
8. Sebastien Rouault FRA 8:03.52<br />
1500m freestyle<br />
1. Grant Hackett AUS 14:42.58<br />
2. Larsen Jensen USA 14:47.58<br />
3. David Davies GBR 14:48.11<br />
4. Yuri Prilukov RUS 14:51.62<br />
5. Mateusz Sawrymowicz POL 14:59.38<br />
6. Lin Zhang CHN 15:09.79<br />
7. Sebastien Rouault FRA 15:09.84<br />
8. Christian Hein GER 15:14.91<br />
50m backstroke<br />
1. Aristeidis Grigoriadis GRE 24.95<br />
2. Matt Welsh AUS 24.99<br />
3. Liam Tancock GBR 25.02<br />
4. Randall Bal USA 25.23<br />
5. Aaron Peirsol USA 25.30<br />
6. Thomas Rupprath GER 25.38<br />
7. Junichi Miyashita JPN 25.85<br />
8. Marco Di Carli GER 26.48<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. Aaron Peirsol USA 53.62<br />
2. Randall Bal USA 54.02<br />
3. Laszlo Cseh HUN 54.27<br />
4. Tomomi Morita JPN 54.31<br />
5. Arkady Vyatchanin RUS 54.50<br />
6. Aristeidis Grigoriadis GRE 54.61<br />
7. Markus Rogan AUT 54.81<br />
8. Blaz Medvesek SLO 55.13<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. Aaron Peirsol USA 1:54.66 WR<br />
2. Markus Rogan AUT 1:56.63<br />
3. Ryan Lochte USA 1:57.00<br />
4. Razvan Florea ROM 1:57.03<br />
5. Takashi Nakano JPN 1:58.03<br />
6. Gordan Kozulj CRO 1:58.28<br />
7. Arkady Vyatchanin RUS 1:59.02<br />
8. Tomomi Morita JPN 1:59.34<br />
50m breaststroke<br />
1. Mark Warnecke GER 27.63<br />
2. Mark Gangloff USA 27.71<br />
3. Kosuke Kitajima JPN 27.78<br />
4. Hugues Duboscq FRA 27.87<br />
5. Chris Cook GBR 28.00<br />
6. Valeriy Dymo UKR 28.03<br />
6. Emil Tahirovic SLO 28.03<br />
8. Brenton Rickard AUS 28.27<br />
100m breaststsroke<br />
1. Brendan Hansen USA 59.37 CR<br />
2. Kosuke Kitajima JPN 59.53<br />
3. Hugues Duboscq FRA 1:00.20<br />
4. Oleg Lisogor UKR 1:00.36<br />
5. Dmitry Komornikov RUS 1:00.66<br />
6. Chris Cook GBR 1:00.99<br />
7. Alexander Dale Oen NOR 1:01.29<br />
8. Emil Tahirovic SLO 1:01.33<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. Brendan Hansen USA 2:09.85<br />
2. Mike Brown CAN 2:11.22<br />
3. Genki Imamura JPN 2:11.54<br />
4. Jim Piper AUS 2:12.42<br />
5. Slawomir Kuczko POL 2:12.44<br />
6. Grigory Falko RUS 2:12.51<br />
7. Loris Facci ITA 2:12.62<br />
8. Vladislav Polyakov KAZ 2:12.72<br />
50m butterfly<br />
1. Roland Schoeman RSA 22.96 WR<br />
2. Ian Crocker USA 23.12<br />
3. Sergiy Breus UKR 23.38<br />
4. Ryk Neethling RSA 23.48<br />
5. Fernando Scherer BRA 23.74<br />
6. Evgeny Korotyshkin RUS 23.84<br />
7. Duje Draganja CRO 23.96<br />
8. Mike Mintenko CAN 23.99<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. Ian Crocker USA 50.40 WR<br />
2. Michael Phelps USA 51.65<br />
3. Andriy Serdinov UKR 52.08<br />
4. Igor <strong>March</strong>enko RUS 52.35<br />
5. Evgeny Korotyshkin RUS 52.87<br />
5. Mike Mintenko CAN 52.87<br />
7. Kaio Almeida BRA 53.13<br />
8. Ryo Takayasu JPN 53.28<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. Pawel Korzeniowski POL 1:55.02<br />
2. Takeshi Matsuda JPN 1:55.62<br />
3. Peng Wu CHN 1:56.50<br />
4. Davis Tarwater USA 1:56.74<br />
5. Nikolay Skvortsov RUS 1:57.04<br />
5. Ryuichi Shibata JPN 1:57.04<br />
7. Helge Meeuw GER 1:57.67<br />
8. Ioannis Drymonakos GRE 1:57.71.<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. Michael Phelps USA 1:56.68<br />
2. Laszlo Cseh HUN 1:57.61<br />
3. Ryan Lochte USA 1:57.79<br />
4. Alessio Boggiatto ITA 2:00.28<br />
5. Hidemasa Sano JPN 2:00.70<br />
6. Vytautas Janusaitis LTU 2:00.78<br />
7. Igor Berezutsky RUS 2:01.43<br />
8. Dean Kent NZL 2:01.81<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. Laszlo Cseh HUN 4:09.63<br />
2. Luca Marin ITA 4:11.67<br />
3. Oussama Mellouli TUN 4:13.47<br />
4. Alessio Boggiatto ITA 4:13.48<br />
5. Ryan Lochte USA 4:13.67<br />
6. Hidemasa Sano JPN 4:<strong>17</strong>.72<br />
7. Robert Margalis USA 4:<strong>17</strong>.93<br />
8. Ioannis Drymonakos GRE 4:19.12<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 3:13.77 CR<br />
2. Canada 3:16.44<br />
3. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:<strong>17</strong>.56<br />
4. Lithuania 3:<strong>17</strong>.89<br />
5. Sweden 3:<strong>17</strong>.95<br />
6. Germany 3:18.12<br />
7. Russia 3:18.44<br />
8. Netherlands 3:19.34<br />
4x200m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 7:06.58<br />
2. Canada 7:09.73<br />
3. <strong>Australia</strong> 7:10.59<br />
4. Italy 7:12.81<br />
5. Japan 7:13.60<br />
6. Russia 7:<strong>17</strong>.09<br />
7. Germany 7:<strong>17</strong>.52<br />
8. Greece 7:20.04<br />
4x100m medley relay<br />
1. United States 3:31.85<br />
2. Russia 3:35.08<br />
3. Japan 3:35.40<br />
4. Germany 3:37.32<br />
5. France 3:37.60<br />
6. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:38.13<br />
Slovenia DSQ<br />
New Zealand DSQ<br />
WOMEN<br />
50m freestyle<br />
1. Lisbeth Lenton AUS 24.59<br />
2. Marleen Veldhuis NED 24.83<br />
3. Yingwen Zhu CHN 24.91<br />
4. Therese Alshammar SWE 24.96<br />
5. Alice Mills AUS 25.02<br />
6. Svitlana Khakhlova BLR 25.<strong>17</strong><br />
7. Kara Lynn Joyce USA 25.36<br />
8. Jana Kolukanova EST 25.56<br />
100m freestyle<br />
1. Jodie Henry AUS 54.18<br />
2. Malia Metella FRA 54.74<br />
2. Natalie Coughlin USA 54.74<br />
4. Amanda Weir USA 54.77<br />
5. Marleen Veldhuis NED 54.90<br />
6. Alice Mills AUS 54.92<br />
7. Nery-Mantey Niangkouara GRE 54.93<br />
8. Daniela Gotz GER 55.27<br />
200m freestyle<br />
1. Solenne Figues FRA 1:58.60<br />
2. Federica Pellegrini ITA 1:58.73<br />
3. Yu Yang CHN 1:59.08<br />
3. Josefin Lillhage SWE 1:59.08<br />
5. Sara Isakovic SLO 1:59.23<br />
6. Paulina Barzycka POL 1:59.34<br />
7. Melanie Marshall GBR 1:59.36<br />
8. Linda Mackenzie AUS 2:00.02<br />
400m freestyle<br />
1. Laure Manaudou FRA 4:06.44<br />
2. Ai Shibata JPN 4:06.74<br />
3. Caitlin McClatchey GBR 4:07.25<br />
4. Brittany Reimer CAN 4:07.32<br />
5. Camelia Potec ROM 4:08.06<br />
6. Linda Mackenzie AUS 4:08.75<br />
7. Joanne Jackson GBR 4:08.88<br />
8. Claudia Poll CRC 4:10.02<br />
800m freestyle<br />
1. Kate Ziegler USA 8:25.31<br />
2. Brittany Reimer CAN 8:27.59<br />
3. Ai Shibata JPN 8:27.86<br />
4. Flavia Rigamonti SUI 8:28.74<br />
5. Camelia Potec ROM 8:34.40<br />
6. Erika Villaecija ESP 8:36.34<br />
7. Rebecca Cooke GBR 8:37.98<br />
8. Jana Henke GER 8:38.23<br />
1500m freestyle<br />
1. Kate Ziegler USA 16:00.41<br />
2. Flavia Rigamonti SUI 16:04.34<br />
3. Brittany Reimer CAN 16:07.73<br />
4. Laura Conway USA 16:<strong>17</strong>.<strong>17</strong><br />
5. Jana Henke GER 16:<strong>17</strong>.89<br />
6. Erika Villaecija ESP 16:<strong>17</strong>.92<br />
7. Rebecca Cooke GBR 16:23.25<br />
8. Yumi Kida JPN 16:23.89<br />
50m backstroke<br />
1. Giaan Rooney AUS 28.63<br />
2. Chang Gao CHN 28.69<br />
3. Antje Buschschulte GER 28.72<br />
4. Mai Nakamura JPN 28.86<br />
5. Sophie Edington AUS 28.87<br />
6. Janine Pietsch GER 28.88<br />
7. Hannah Mc Lean NZL 28.90<br />
8. Nam-Eun Lee KOR 29.35<br />
100m backstroke<br />
1. Kirsty Coventry ZIM 1:00.24<br />
2. Antje Buschschulte GER 1:00.84<br />
3. Natalie Coughlin USA 1:00.88<br />
4. Reiko Nakamura JPN 1:01.00<br />
5. Hannah Mc Lean NZL 1:01.16<br />
6. Hanae Ito JPN 1:01.25<br />
7. Louise Ornstedt DEN 1:01.36<br />
8. Sophie Edington AUS 1:01.97<br />
200m backstroke<br />
1. Kirsty Coventry ZIM 2:08.52<br />
2. Margaret Hoelzer USA 2:09.94<br />
3. Reiko Nakamura JPN 2:10.41<br />
4. Hanae Ito JPN 2:10.98<br />
5. Alessia Filippi ITA 2:11.44<br />
6. Stanislava Komarova RUS 2:12.03<br />
7. Louise Ornstedt DEN 2:12.93<br />
8. Jing Zhao CHN 2:13.10<br />
50m breaststroke<br />
1. Jade Edmistone AUS 30.45 WR<br />
2. Jessica Hardy USA 30.85<br />
3. Brooke <strong>Hanson</strong> AUS 30.89<br />
4. Tara Kirk USA 31.38<br />
5. Zoe Baker NZL 31.43<br />
6. Kate Haywood GBR 31.49<br />
7. Xuejuan Luo CHN 31.50<br />
8. Janne Schaefer GER 32.45<br />
100m breaststroke<br />
1. Leisel Jones AUS 1:06.25<br />
2. Jessica Hardy USA 1:06.62<br />
3. Tara Kirk USA 1:07.43<br />
4. Xuejuan Luo CHN 1:07.60<br />
5. Brooke <strong>Hanson</strong> AUS 1:08.07<br />
6. Suzaan Van Biljon RSA 1:08.38<br />
7. Sarah Poewe GER 1:08.47<br />
8. Chiara Boggiatto ITA 1:08.98<br />
200m breaststroke<br />
1. Leisel Jones AUS 2:21.72 WR<br />
2. Anne Poleska GER 2:25.84<br />
3. Mirna Jukic AUT 2:27.11<br />
4. Megumi Taneda JPN 2:27.65<br />
5. Katarzyna Dulian POL 2:27.85<br />
6. Tara Kirk USA 2:28.60<br />
6. Kristen Caverly USA 2:28.60<br />
8. Suzaan Van Biljon RSA 2:29.44<br />
50m butterfly<br />
1. Danni Miatke AUS 26.11<br />
2. Anna-Karin Kammerling SWE 26.36<br />
3. Therese Alshammar SWE 26.39<br />
4. Fabienne Nadarajah AUT 26.50<br />
5. Antje Buschschulte GER 26.55<br />
6. Natalie Coughlin USA 26.63<br />
7. Inge Dekker NED 26.93<br />
8. Elizabeth Coster NZL 27.23<br />
100m butterfly<br />
1. Jessicah Schipper AUS 57.23 CR<br />
2. Lisbeth Lenton AUS 57.37<br />
3. Otylia Jedrzejczak POL 58.57<br />
4. Rachel Komisarz USA 58.80<br />
5. Mary Descenza USA 58.87<br />
6. Inge Dekker NED 59.01<br />
7. Martina Moravcova SVK 59.25<br />
8. Yafei Zhouchn CHN 59.42<br />
200m butterfly<br />
1. Otylia Jedrzejczak POL 2:05.61 WR<br />
2. Jessicah Schipper AUS 2:05.65<br />
3. Yuko Nakanishi JPN 2:09.40<br />
4. Caterina Giacchetti ITA 2:10.03<br />
5. Felicity Galvez AUS 2:10.35<br />
6. Mary Descenza USA 2:10.44<br />
7. Annika Mehlhorn GER 2:10.61<br />
8. Yurie Yano JPN 2:10.89<br />
200m individual medley<br />
1. Katie Hoff USA 2:10.41CR<br />
2. Kirsty Coventry ZIM 2:11.13<br />
3. Lara Carroll AUS 2:13.32<br />
4. Whitney Myers USA 2:13.90<br />
5. Katarzyna Baranowska POL 2:14.39<br />
6. Brooke <strong>Hanson</strong> AUS 2:14.70<br />
7. Maiko Fujino JPN 2:15.27<br />
8. Zsuzsanna Jakabos HUN 2:16.09<br />
400m individual medley<br />
1. Katie Hoff USA 4:36.07 CR<br />
2. Kirsty Coventry ZIM 4:39.72<br />
3. Kaitlin Sandeno USA 4:40.85<br />
4. Lara Carroll AUS 4:42.25<br />
5. Maiko Fujino JPN 4:42.68<br />
6. Georgina Bardach ARG 4:43.60<br />
7. Eva Risztov HUN 4:43.68<br />
8. Zsuzsanna Jakabos HUN 4:44.65<br />
4x100m freestyle relay<br />
1. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:37.32 CR<br />
2. Germany 3:38.24<br />
3. United States 3:38.31<br />
4. Netherlands 3:39.37<br />
5. France 3:39.45<br />
6. China 3:42.10<br />
7. Sweden 3:42.93<br />
8. New Zealand 3:44.84<br />
4x200m freestyle relay<br />
1. United States 7:53.70 CR<br />
2. <strong>Australia</strong> 7:54.06<br />
3. China 7:57.29<br />
4. Great Britain 7:59.04<br />
5. France 8:01.43<br />
6. Japan 8:04.20<br />
7. Canada 8:07.56<br />
8. New Zealand 8:07.95<br />
4x100m medley relay<br />
1. <strong>Australia</strong> 3:57.47 CR<br />
2. United States 3:59.92<br />
3. Germany 4:02.51<br />
4. China 4:02.80<br />
5. Italy 4:04.90<br />
6. Poland 4:05.08<br />
7. Japan 4:06.85<br />
Russia DSQ
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SWIMMING RECORDS AND AUSTRALIAN TOP 10 (as at February 18, <strong>2007</strong>)<br />
MEN<br />
50M FREESTYLE: (WR) 0:21.64 A. Popov<br />
World 0:21.64 Alexander Popov RUS Moscow 16.06.00<br />
Commonwealth 0:21.69 Roland Schoeman RSA Montreal 30.07.05<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 0:22.00 Eamon Sullivan West CoastWA Brisbane 09.12.06<br />
All Comers 0:21.98 Anthony Ervin USA Sydney 22.09.00<br />
0:21.98= Gary Hall jnr USA Sydney 22.09.00<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 0:22.00 Eamon Sullivan Brisbane 09.12.06<br />
0:22.07 Brett Hawke Athens 09.08.04<br />
0:22.19 Ashley Callus OAM Brisbane 14.12.06<br />
0:22.31 Michael Klim OAM Canberra 13.11.99<br />
0:22.41 Chris Fydler OAM Sydney 21.09.00<br />
0:22.50 Nathan Rickard Messina 31.08.97<br />
0:22.54 Andrew Baildon Tokyo 20.08.89<br />
0:22.62 Jeff English Brisbane 26.03.99<br />
0:22.63 Jonathon Newton Sydney 02.04.04<br />
0:22.67 David Carter Sydney 02.04.04<br />
100M FREESTYLE:- (WR) 0:47.84 (0:23.16) P. van den Hoogenband<br />
World 0:47.84 Pieter van den Hoogenband NED Sydney 19.09.00<br />
Commonwealth 0:48.<strong>17</strong> Roland Schoeman RSA Athens 15.08.04<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 0:48.18 Michael Klim Southern BayVIC Sydney 16.09.00<br />
All Comers 0:47.84 Pieter van den Hoogenband NED Sydney 19.09.00<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 0:48.18 Michael Klim OAM Sydney 16.09.00<br />
0:48.56 Ian Thorpe OAM Athens 18.08.04<br />
0:48.85 Chris Fydler OAM Sydney 16.05.00<br />
0:48.92r Ashley Callus OAM Brisbane 15.01.03<br />
0:48.97 Eamon Sullivan Brisbane 07.12.06<br />
0:49.48r Todd Pearson OAM Barcelona 20.07.03<br />
0:49.60 Andrew Mewing Perth 03.01.06<br />
0:49.79 Kenrick Monk Brisbane 07.12.06<br />
0:49.80 Andrew Baildon Auckland 27.01.90<br />
0:49.80 Brett Hawke <strong>Melbourne</strong> 01.02.06<br />
200M FREESTYLE:- (WR) 1:44.06 (0:24.81, 0:51.43, 1:18.26) I. Thorpe<br />
World 1:44.06 Ian Thorpe AUS Fukuoka 25.07.01<br />
Commonwealth 1:44.06 Ian Thorpe AUS Fukuoka 25.07.01<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 1:44.06 Ian Thorpe SLC Aquadot NSW Fukuoka 25.07.01<br />
All Comers 1:44.69 Ian Thorpe SLC AquadotNSW Hobart 27.03.01<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 1:44.06 Ian Thorpe OAM Fukuoka 27.03.01<br />
1:45.61 Grant Hackett OAM Sydney 29.03.04<br />
1:46.82 Michael Klim OAM Sydney 23.08.99<br />
1:47.09 Nicholas Sprenger Montreal 26.07.05<br />
1:47.25 Duncan Armstrong OAM Seoul 19.09.88<br />
1:48.05 William Kirby OAM Sydney 15.05.00<br />
1:48.13 Daniel Kowalski OAM Sydney 15.05.00<br />
1:48.15 Todd Pearson OAM Sydney 15.05.00<br />
1:48.29 Andrew Mewing Brisbane 04.12.06<br />
1:48.66 Kenrick Monk Brisbane 05.12.06<br />
400M FREESTYLE:- (WR) 3:40.08 (0:53.02, 1:49.57, 2:45.43) I. Thorpe<br />
World 3:40.08 Ian Thorpe AUS Manchester 30.07.02<br />
Commonwealth 3:40.08 Ian Thorpe AUS Manchester 30.07.02<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 3:40.08 Ian Thorpe SLC AquadotNSW Manchester 30.07.02<br />
All Comers 3:40.54 Ian Thorpe SLC AquadotNSW Brisbane 18.03.02<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 3:40.08 Ian Thorpe OAM Manchester 30.07.02<br />
3:42.51 Grant Hackett OAM Fukuoka 22.07.01<br />
3:43.80 Kieren Perkins OAM Rome 09.09.94<br />
3:46.66 Craig Stevens Brisbane 03.12.06<br />
3:47.15 Duncan Armstrong OAM Seoul 23.09.88<br />
3:48.79 Ian Brown Barcelona 29.07.92
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3:48.86 Daniel Kowalski OAM Brisbane 20.03.99<br />
3:49.55 Nicholas Sprenger Montreal 24.07.05<br />
3:50.02 Glen Housman Canberra 03.04.92<br />
3:51.60 Malcolm Allen Sydney 24.04.96<br />
800M FREESTYLE:- (WR) 7:38.65 (0:54.38, 1:51.89, 2:49.49, 3:47.<strong>17</strong>, 4:45.03, 5:43.55 6:42.11) G. Hackett<br />
World 7:38.65 Grant Hackett AUS Montreal 27.07.05<br />
Commonwealth 7:38.65 Grant Hackett AUS Montreal 27.07.05<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 7:38.65 Grant Hackett Miami AUS Montreal 27.07.05<br />
All Comers 7:41.59 Ian Thorpe SLC AquadotNSW Hobart 26.03.01<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 7:38.65 Grant Hackett OAM Montreal 27.07.05<br />
7:39.16 Ian Thorpe OAM Fukuoka 24.07.01<br />
7:46.00 Kieren Perkins OAM Victoria 24.08.94<br />
7:50.28 Daniel Kowalski Atlanta 10.08.95<br />
7:50.71 Craig Stevens Brisbane 06.12.06<br />
7:58.27 Stephen Penfold Sydney 28.03.03<br />
7:54.66 Glen Housman Atlanta 10.08.95<br />
7:58.97 Kurtis MacGillivary Sydney 15.03.05<br />
7:58.99 Michael McKenzie Tokyo 18.08.89<br />
8:02.91 Stephen Holland OAM Sydney 29.02.76<br />
1500M FREESTYLE:- (WR) 14:34.56 (0:54.19, 1:52.45, 2:51.29, 3:50.18, 4:48.82, 5:47.45, 6:45.96, 7:44.47, 8:43.05,<br />
9:41.78, 10:40.56, 11:39.51, 12:38.51, 13:37.89) G. Hackett<br />
World 14:34.56 Grant Hackett AUS Fukuoka 29.07.01<br />
Commonwealth 14:34.56 Grant Hackett AUS Fukuoka 29.07.01<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 14:34.56 Grant Hackett Miami QLD Fukuoka 29.07.01<br />
All Comers 14:44.94 Grant Hackett Miami QLD Sydney 19.03.05<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 14:34.56 Grant Hackett OAM Fukuoka 29.07.01<br />
14:41.66 Kieren Perkins OAM Victoria 24.08.94<br />
14:53.42 Daniel Kowalski OAM Rome 09.09.94<br />
14:53.59 Glen Housman Adelaide 13.12.89<br />
15:00.59 Craig Stevens Brisbane 10.12.06<br />
15:04.66 Stephen Holland OAM Montreal 20.07.76<br />
15:08.08 Michael McKenzie Brisbane 16.08.87<br />
15:08.48 Kurtis MacGillivary Sydney 19.03.05<br />
15:12.62 Jason Plummer Edinburgh 30.07.86<br />
15:14.49 Max Metzker Moscow 22.07.80<br />
50M BACKSTROKE: (WR) 0:24.80 T. Rupprath<br />
World 0:24.80 Thomas Rupprath GER Barcelona 27.07.03<br />
Commonwealth 0:24.84 Liam Tancock ENG <strong>Melbourne</strong> 16.03.06<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 0:24.99 Matthew Welsh Melb. Vicentre VIC Montreal 31.07.05<br />
All Comers 0:24.84 Liam Tancock ENG <strong>Melbourne</strong> 16.03.06<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 0:24.99 Matt Welsh Montreal 31.07.05<br />
0:25.50 Josh Watson Barcelona 26.07.03<br />
0:25.83 Andrew Lauterstein <strong>Melbourne</strong> 31.01.06<br />
0:25.83 Ashley Delaney Brisbane 10.12.06<br />
0:25.86 Hayden Stoeckel Brisbane 09.12.06<br />
0:25.92 Beau Mannix Hobart 26.03.01<br />
0:25.93 Steven Dewick <strong>Melbourne</strong> 02.05.98<br />
0:25.98 Daniel Arnamnart Brisbane 10.12.06<br />
0:26.00 Ethan Rolff <strong>Melbourne</strong> 31.01.06<br />
0:26.04 Adrian Radley <strong>Melbourne</strong> 02.05.98<br />
100M BACKSTROKE:- (WR) 0:53.<strong>17</strong> (0:) A. Peirsol<br />
World 0:53.<strong>17</strong> Aaron Peirsol USA Indianapolis 03.04.05<br />
Commonwealth 0:53.78 Matt Welsh AUS Sydney 03.04.04<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 0:53.78 Matt Welsh Melb. VicentreVIC Sydney 03.04.04<br />
All Comers 0:53.60 Lenny Krayzelburg USA Sydney 24.08.99<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 0:53.78 Matt Welsh Sydney 03.04.04<br />
0:54.77 Josh Watson Sydney 24.03.03<br />
0:54.87 Hayden Stoeckel Brisbane 05.12.06<br />
0:54.88 Andrew Lauterstein Montreal 25.07.05<br />
0:54.99 Daniel Arnamnart Maui 11.01.07<br />
0:55.16 Ashley Delaney Brisbane 04.12.06
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0:55.38 Ian Thorpe Manchester 03.08.02<br />
0:55.51 Ethan Rolff Sydney 25.02.05<br />
0:55.58 Steven Dewick Victoria 24.08.94<br />
0:55.69 Michael Jackson Sydney 14.03.05<br />
200M BACKSTROKE:- (WR) 1:54.44 (0:26.97, 0:55.85, 0:1:24.87) A. Peirsol<br />
World 1:54.44 Aaron Peirsol USA Victoria 19.08.06<br />
Commonwealth 1:57.25 James Goddard GBR Athens 18.08.04<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 1:57.59 Matt Welsh Surrey ParkVIC Sydney 21.09.00<br />
All Comers 1:55.87 Lenny Krayzelberg USA Sydney 27.08.99<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 1:57.59 Matt Welsh Sydney 21.09.00<br />
1:58.59 Ray Hass Brisbane 20.03.02<br />
1:59.45 Andrew Burns Sydney 31.03.04<br />
1:59.61 Cameron Delaney Sydney 20.09.00<br />
1:59.74 Ephraim Hannant Mission Viejo 16.06.06<br />
1:59.79 Scott Miller Brisbane <strong>17</strong>.03.94<br />
2:00.12 Leigh McBean Yokohama 27.08.02<br />
2:00.13 Patrick Murphy Sydney 31.03.04<br />
2:00.34 Ethan Rolff Brisbane 30.10.05<br />
2:00.42 Hayden Stoeckel Brisbane 07.12.06<br />
50M BREASTSTROKE:- (WR) 0:27.18) O. Lisogor<br />
World 0:27.18 Oleg Lisogor UKR Berlin 02.08.02<br />
Commonwealth 0:27.46 James Gibson ENG Barcelona 21.07.03<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 0:28.02 Brenton Rickard Carey AquaticVIC Sydney 15.03.05<br />
All Comers 0:27.93 Darren Mew ENG Brisbane 07.02.04<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 0:28.02 Brenton Rickard Sydney 15.03.05<br />
0:28.06 Christian Sprenger Monaco 04.06.06<br />
0:28.08 Mark Riley Sydney 15.03.05<br />
0:28.40 Philip Rogers OAM Sydney 23.04.96<br />
0:28.43 Nathan Crook Sydney 02.04.04<br />
0:28.45 Jim Piper Sydney 02.04.04<br />
0:28.49 Jade Winter Monte Carlo 03.06.98<br />
0:28.55 Rene Paccagnan <strong>Melbourne</strong> 21.10.06<br />
0:28.74 Simon Cowley Brisbane 29.08.01<br />
0:28.86 Kieran O’Regan Sydney 14.03.05<br />
0:28.86 = James Stacey Canberra 03.11.06<br />
100M BREASTSTROKE:- (WR) 0:59.13 (0:) B. Hansen<br />
World 0:59.13 Brendan Hansen USA Irvine 02.08.06<br />
Commonwealth 1:00.02 Darren Mew ENG Sheffield 11.04.04<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 1:00.39 Brenton Rickard Carey AquaticVIC Victoria 18.08.06<br />
All Comers 1:00.46 Domenico Fioravanti ITA Sydney <strong>17</strong>.09.00<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 1:00.39 Brenton Rickard Victoria BC 18.08.06<br />
1:01.32 Christian Sprenger <strong>Melbourne</strong> 01.02.06<br />
1:01.38 Jim Piper Sydney 28.03.04<br />
1:01.56 Philip Rogers OAM Kobe/Perth13.08.93/31.03.95<br />
1:01.60 Simon Cowley Sydney 22.08.99<br />
1:01.93 Regan Harrison Sydney 28.03.04<br />
1:02.05 Mark Riley Sydney/Suva 28.03.04/15.05.04<br />
1:02.16 Ryan Mitchell <strong>Melbourne</strong> 27.04.98<br />
1.02.45 Justin Norris Brisbane 20.03.02<br />
1:02.66 Robert McDonald Sydney 13.03.05<br />
200M BREASTSTROKE:- (WR) 2:08.74 (0:29.10, 1:02.26, 1:35.12) B. Hansen<br />
World 2:08.50 Brendan Hansen USA Victoria 20.08.06<br />
Commonwealth 2:10.51 Jim Piper AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 04.02.06<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 2:10.51 Jim Piper West CoastWA <strong>Melbourne</strong> 04.02.06<br />
All Comers 2:10.51 Jim Piper West CoastWA <strong>Melbourne</strong> 04.02.06<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 2:10.51 Jim Piper <strong>Melbourne</strong> 04.02.06<br />
2:11.45 Brenton Rickard Brisbane 08.12.06<br />
2:11.51 Regan Harrison Fukuoka 26.07.01<br />
2:12.98 Simon Cowley Sydney 26.08.99<br />
2:13.20 Ryan Mitchell Kuala Lumpur 15.09.98<br />
2:13.50 Philip Rogers OAM Kobe 15.08.93
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2:13.69 Justin Norris Brisbane 23.03.02<br />
2:14.98 Robert McDonald Sydney <strong>17</strong>.03.05<br />
2:15.45 Mark Riley Sydney 26.03.03<br />
2:15.50 Rodney Lawson Barcelona 29.07.92<br />
50M BUTTERFLY:- (WR) 0:22.96 R. Schoeman<br />
World 0:22.96 Roland Schoeman RSA Montreal 25.07.05<br />
Commonwealth 0:22.96 Roland Schoeman RSA Montreal 25.07.05<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 0:23.43 Matthew Welsh <strong>Melbourne</strong> VicentreVIC Barcelona 21.07.03<br />
All Comers 0:23.34 Roland Schoeman RSA <strong>Melbourne</strong> 18.03.06<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 0:23.43 Matt Welsh Barcelona 21.07.03<br />
0:23.44 Geoff Huegill Fukuoka 27.07.01<br />
0:23.74 Michael Klim OAM <strong>Melbourne</strong> 18.03.06<br />
0:23.86 Matt Targett <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>17</strong>.03.06<br />
0:23.87 Brett Hawke Sydney 13.03.05<br />
0:24.02 Burl Reid Hobart 30.03.01<br />
0:24.11 Adam Pine OAM Manchester 31.07.02<br />
0:24.15 David Carter Sydney 28.03.04<br />
0:24.21 Robert Sharp Sydney 23.03.03<br />
0:24.25 Scott Miller Sydney 21.04.96<br />
100M BUTTERFLY:- (WR) 0:50.40 (0:23.51) I. Crocker<br />
World 0:50.40 Ian Crocker USA Montreal 30.07.05<br />
Commonwealth 0:51.81 Michael Klim AUS Canberra 12.12.99<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 0:51.81 Michael Klim Southern BayVIC Canberra 12.12.99<br />
All Comers 0:51.81 Michael Klim Southern BayVIC Canberra 12.12.99<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 0:51.81 Michael Klim OAM Canberra 12.12.99<br />
0:51.96 Geoff Huegill Sydney 21.09.00<br />
0:52.53 Scott Miller Atlanta 24.07.96<br />
0:52.71 Adam Pine OAM <strong>Melbourne</strong> 03.02.06<br />
0:53.12 Burl Reid Osaka 22.05.01<br />
0:53.28 Scott Goodman Brisbane 09.10.97<br />
0:53.32 Andrew Lauterstein Brisbane 09.12.06<br />
0:53.33 Jon Sieben OAM Seoul 21.09.88<br />
0:53.40 Andrew Richards <strong>Melbourne</strong> 03.02.06<br />
0:53.44 Justin Norris Sydney 02.04.04<br />
200M BUTTERFLY:- (WR) 1:53.71 (0:25.90, 0:55.15, 1:24.72) M. Phelps<br />
World 1:53.71 Michael Phelps USA Missouri <strong>17</strong>.02.07<br />
Commonwealth 1:55.52 Stephen Parry GBR Athens <strong>17</strong>.08.04<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 1:56.<strong>17</strong> Justin Norris BHP HunterNSW Sydney 19.09.00<br />
All Comers 1:55.27 Tom Malchow USA Brisbane 29.08.01<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 1:56.<strong>17</strong> Justin Norris Sydney 19.09.00<br />
1:56.66 Travis Nederpelt Victoria <strong>17</strong>.08.06<br />
1:56.86 Scott Goodman Adelaide 13.03.97<br />
1:57.04 Jon Sieben OAM Los Angeles 03.08.84<br />
1:57.41 Josh Krogh <strong>Melbourne</strong> 30.01.06<br />
1:57.48 Andrew Richards Sydney 15.03.05<br />
1:57.49 Heath Ramsay Sydney 16.05.00<br />
1:57.71 William Kirby OAM Sydney 16.05.00<br />
1:57.82 Nick D’Arcy Victoria BC <strong>17</strong>.08.06<br />
1:57.86 Scott Miller Atlanta 10.08.95<br />
200M INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY:- (WR) 1:55.84 (0:25.11, 0:54.49, 1:28.39) M. Phelps<br />
World 1:55.84 Michael Phelps USA Victoria 20.08.06<br />
Commonwealth 1:58.80 George Bovell TRI Athens 18.08.04<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 1:59.66 Ian Thorpe SLC AquadotNSW Barcelona 25.07.03<br />
All Comers 1:58.98 Massimiliano Rosolino ITA Sydney 21.09.00<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 1:59.66 Ian Thorpe Barcelona 25.07.03<br />
2:00.26 Matthew Dunn Kuala Lumpur <strong>17</strong>.09.98<br />
2:00.41 Justin Norris Sydney 01.04.04<br />
2:00.57 Leith Brodie Brisbane 06.12.06<br />
2:00.98 Adam Lucas Sydney 16.03.05<br />
2:01.47 Robert Van der Zant Sydney 18.05.00<br />
2:01.54 Grant McGregor Hobart 28.03.01
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2:01.81 Simon Coombs Sydney 26.04.96<br />
2:02.39 Travis Nederpelt Brisbane 06.12.06<br />
2:03.05 Stephen Parkes Maui 14.01.07<br />
400M INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY:- (WR) 4:08.26 (0:26.42, 0:55.57, 1:57.10, 3:10.36) M. Phelps<br />
World 4:08.26 Michael Phelps USA Athens 14.08.04<br />
Commonwealth 4:15.20 Justin Norris AUS Sydney 27.03.04<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 4:15.20 Justin Norris Hunter NSW Sydney 27.03.04<br />
All Comers 4:11.76 Tom Dolan USA Sydney <strong>17</strong>.09.00<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Top 10 4:15.20 Justin Norris Sydney 27.03.04<br />
4:16.11 Matthew Dunn Fukuoka 11.08.97<br />
4:16.46 Travis Nederpelt Sydney 27.03.04<br />
4:<strong>17</strong>.29 Grant McGregor Sydney 14.05.00<br />
4:18.02 Adam Lucas Sydney 27.03.04<br />
4:18.05 Rob Woodhouse Brisbane 14:08.87<br />
4:18.93 Trent Steed Sydney 14.05.00<br />
4:20.26 Robert Bruce Auckland 26.01.90<br />
4:20.96 Philip Bryant Perth 31.03.95<br />
4:21.65 Leith Brodie Victoria 18.08.06<br />
4 X 100M FREESTYLE RELAY<br />
World 3:12.46 USA Victoria 19.08.06<br />
Michael Phelps 0:48.83<br />
Neil Walker 0:47.89<br />
Cullen Jones 0:47.96<br />
Jason Lezak 0:47.78<br />
Commonwealth 3:13.<strong>17</strong> Republic of South Africa Athens 15.08.04<br />
Roland Schoeman 0:48.<strong>17</strong><br />
Lyndon Ferns 0:48.13<br />
Darian Townsend 0:48.96<br />
Ryk Neethling 0:47.91<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 3:13.67 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team Sydney 16.09.00<br />
Michael Klim 0:48.18<br />
Chris Fydler 0:48.48<br />
Ashley Callus 0:48.71<br />
Ian Thorpe 0:48.30<br />
All Comers 3:13.67 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team Sydney 16.09.00<br />
Michael Klim 0:48.18<br />
Chris Fydler 0:48.48<br />
Ashley Callus 0:48.71<br />
Ian Thorpe 0:48.30<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Club 3:21.24 Yeronga Park Sydney 28.03.04<br />
Robert Van der Zant 0:51.41<br />
Adam Pine 0:49.76<br />
Leon Dunne 0:50.95<br />
Andrew Mewing 0:49.12<br />
4 X 200M FREESTYLE RELAY<br />
World 7:04.66 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team Fukuoka 27.07.01<br />
Grant Hackett 1:46.11<br />
Michael Klim 1:46.49<br />
William Kirby 1:47.92<br />
Ian Thorpe 1:44.14<br />
Commonwealth 7:04.66 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team Fukuoka 27.07.01<br />
Grant Hackett 1:46.11<br />
Michael Klim 1:46.49<br />
William Kirby 1:47.92<br />
Ian Thorpe 1:44.14<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 7:04.66 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team Fukuoka 27.07.01<br />
Grant Hackett 1:46.11<br />
Michael Klim 1:46.49<br />
William Kirby 1:47.92<br />
Ian Thorpe 1:44.14<br />
All Comers 7:07.05 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team Sydney 19.09.00<br />
Ian Thorpe 1:46.03<br />
Michael Klim 1:46.40
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Todd Pearson 1:47.36<br />
William Kirby 1:47.26<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Club 7:19.70 Miami Sydney 16.05.00<br />
Grant Hackett 1:47.98<br />
Rene Faulkner 1:51.01<br />
Stephen Penfold 1:51.44<br />
Daniel Kowalski 1:49.27<br />
4 X 100M MEDLEY RELAY<br />
World 3:30.68 United States Athens 21.08.04<br />
Aaron Piersol 0:53.45<br />
Brendan Hansen 0:59.37<br />
Ian Crocker 0:50.28<br />
Jason Lezak 0:47.58<br />
Commonwealth 3:34.37 <strong>Australia</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong> 21.03.06<br />
Matt Welsh 0:54.84<br />
Brenton Rickard 0:59.51<br />
Michael Klim 0:51.87<br />
Eamon Sullivan 0:48.15<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 3:34.37 <strong>Australia</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong> 21.03.06<br />
Matt Welsh 0:54.84<br />
Brenton Rickard 0:59.51<br />
Michael Klim 0:51.87<br />
Eamon Sullivan 0:48.15<br />
All Comers 3:33.73 United States Sydney 23.09.00<br />
Lenny Krayzelburg 0:53.87<br />
Ed Moses 0:59.84<br />
Ian Crocker 0:52.10<br />
Gary Hall jr 0:47.92<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Club 3:41.09 West Coast WA Brisbane 10.12.06<br />
Adam Lucas 0:57.09<br />
Jim Piper 1.01.76<br />
Garth Kates 0:53.44<br />
Eamon Sullivan 0:48.87
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WOMEN<br />
50M FREESTYLE:- World Record 0:24.13 Inge de Bruijn<br />
World 0:24.13 Inge de Bruijn NED Sydney 22.09.00<br />
Commonwealth 0:24.49 Alice Mills AUS Sydney 19.03.05<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 0:24.49 Alice Mills Chandler QLD Sydney 19.03.05<br />
All Comers 0:24.13 Inge de Bruijn NED Sydney 22.09.00<br />
All time top 10 0:24.49 Alice Mills Sydney 19.03.05<br />
0:24.58 Lisbeth Lenton <strong>Melbourne</strong> 03.02.06<br />
0:24.72 Jodie Henry <strong>Melbourne</strong> 20.03.06<br />
0:24.80 Michelle Engelsman Sydney 03.04.04<br />
0:24.89 Cate Campbell Sydney 21.01.07<br />
0:25.43 Sophie Edington Sydney 29.03.03<br />
0:25.55 Sally Foster Canberra 03.11.06<br />
0:25.60 Melanie Schlanger <strong>Melbourne</strong> 03.02.06<br />
0:25.61 Ellese Zalewski Maui 14.01.07<br />
0:25.62 Sarah Ryan Hobart 30.03.01<br />
100M FREESTYLE:- World Record 0:53.42 (0:25.73) Britta Steffen<br />
World 0:53.30 Britta Steffen GER Budapest 02.08.06<br />
Commonwealth 0:53.42 Lisbeth Lenton AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 31.01.06<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 0:53.42 Lisbeth Lenton Commercial AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 31.01.06<br />
All time top 10 0:53.42 Lisbeth Lenton <strong>Melbourne</strong> 31.01.06<br />
0:53.52 Jodie Henry Athens 18.08.04<br />
0:53.96 Alice Mills Sydney <strong>17</strong>.03.05<br />
0:54.79 Susan O'Neill OAM Sydney 16.09.00<br />
0:54.92 Petria Thomas Sydney 31.03.04<br />
0:54.94 Sarah Ryan Brisbane 20.03.02<br />
0:54.94 Melanie Schlanger <strong>Melbourne</strong> 01.02.06<br />
0:55.09 Shayne Reese Brisbane 08.12.06<br />
0:55.25 Linda Mackenzie Brisbane 07.12.06<br />
0:55.56 Sally Foster Sydney 16.02.07<br />
200M FREESTYLE:- World Record 1:56.64 (0:27.14, 0:56.27, 1:26.33) Franziska Van Almsick<br />
World 1:56.64 Franziska Van Almsick GER Berlin 03.08.02<br />
Commonwealth 1:57.06r Lisbeth Lenton AUS Montreal 28.07.05<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 1:57.06r Lisbeth Lenton Commercial QLD Montreal 28.07.05<br />
All Comers 1:57.25 Caitlin McClatchey SCO <strong>Melbourne</strong> 16.03.06<br />
All time top 10 1:57.06 Lisbeth Lenton Montreal 28.07.05<br />
1:57.47 Susan O'Neill OAM Sydney 15.05.00<br />
1:58.07 Bronte Barratt Brisbane 06.12.06<br />
1:58.20 Petria Thomas Sydney 29.03.04<br />
1:58.26 Linda MacKenzie Victoria BC<strong>17</strong>.08.06<br />
1:58.54 Elka Graham Fukuoka 26.07.01<br />
1:58.57 Giaan Rooney Fukuoka 27.07.01<br />
1:59.05 Jodie Henry Brisbane 05.12.06<br />
1:59.28 Shayne Reese Sydney 15.03.05<br />
1:59.44 Lara Davenport Brisbane 06.12.06<br />
400M FREESTYLE:- World Record 4:03.85 (0:59.99, 2:02.14, 3:03.40) Laure Manaudou<br />
World 4:02.13 Laure Manaudou FRA Budapest 06.08.06<br />
Commonwealth 4:06.28 Tracey Wickham MBE AUS W.Berlin 24.08.78<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 4:06.28 Tracey Wickham MBE Commercial QLD Berlin 24.08.78<br />
All Comers 4:05.80 Brooke Bennett USA Sydney <strong>17</strong>.09.00<br />
All time top 10 4:06.28 Tracey Wickham MBE West Berlin24.08.78<br />
4:06.79 Linda Mackenzie Brisbane 03.12.06<br />
4:08.34 Bronte Barratt Brisbane 03.12.06<br />
4:08.60 Elka Graham Barcelona 20.07.03<br />
4:08.86 Sheridan Burge-Lopez Boca Raton28.05.88<br />
4:08.89 Hayley Lewis Auckland 27.01.90<br />
4:09.38 Janelle Elford Sydney 13.05.88<br />
4:09.56 Haylee Reddaway Sydney 12.03.05<br />
4:09.68 Kylie Palmer Victoria BC19.08.06<br />
4:09.72 Julie McDonald Auckland 27.01.90
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800M FREESTYLE:- World Record 8:16.22 (1:00.20, 2:02.53, 3:05.12, 4:07.92, 5:10.27, 6:12.82, 7:15.44)<br />
Janet Evans<br />
World 8:16.22 Janet Evans USA Tokyo 20.08.89<br />
Commonwealth 8:22.93 Julie McDonald AUS Seoul 25.09.88<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 8:22.93 Julie McDonald Lawrence QLD Seoul 25.09.88<br />
All Comers 8:19.67 Brooke Bennett USA Sydney 22.09.00<br />
All time top 10 8:22.93 Julie McDonald Seoul 25.09.88<br />
8:24.15 Janelle Elford Boca Raton30.05.88<br />
8:24.62 Tracey Wickham MBE Edmonton 05.08.78<br />
8:25.78 Michelle Ford MBE Edmonton 05.08.78<br />
8:26.37 Sheridan Burge-Lopez Boca Raton30.05.88<br />
8:26.86 Hayley Lewis Kobe 15.08.93<br />
8:30.18 Stacey Gartrell Victoria 23.08.94<br />
8:30.79 Melissa Gorman <strong>Melbourne</strong> 19.03.06<br />
8:32.13 Linda MacKenzie Sydney 02.04.04<br />
8:32.21 Stephanie Williams Brisbane 09.12.06<br />
1500M FREESTYLE:- World Record 15:52.10 (1:01.<strong>17</strong>, 2:04.46, 3:08.04, 4:11.70, 5:15.37, 6:19.09, 7:22.72, 8:26.52,<br />
9:30.26, 10:34.25, 11:38.09, 12:42.00, 13:45.95, 14:49.76) Janet Evans<br />
World 15:52.10 Janet Evans USA Orlando 26.03.88<br />
Commonwealth 16:04.84 Hayley Lewis AUS Kobe 12.08.93<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 16:04.84 Hayley Lewis MLC LeanderQLD Kobe 12.08.93<br />
All Comers 16:06.63 Tracey Wickham MBE Commercial QLD Perth 25.02.79<br />
All time top 10 16:04.84 Hayley Lewis Kobe 12.08.93<br />
16:06.63 Tracey Wickham MBE Perth 25.02.79<br />
16:10.11 Janelle Elford Perth 28.02.87<br />
16:10.42 Stacey Gartrell Kobe 12.08.93<br />
16:11.15 Michelle Ford MBE Sydney 19.12.80<br />
16:15.37 Julie McDonald Perth 04.08.89<br />
16:16.80 Amanda Pascoe Fukuoka 28.07.01<br />
16:<strong>17</strong>.20 Sarah Paton Sydney 14.03.05<br />
16:<strong>17</strong>.74 Melissa Gorman <strong>Melbourne</strong> 04.02.06<br />
16:18.12 Stephanie Williams Hawaii 06.01.05<br />
50M BACKSTROKE; World Record 0:28.19 Janine Pietsch<br />
World 0:28.19 Janine Pietsch GER Berlin 25.05.05<br />
Commonwealth 0:28.42 Giaan Rooney AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 19.03.06<br />
Commonwealth= 0:28.42 Sophie Edington AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 20.03.06<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 0:28.42 Giaan Rooney Melb. VicentreVIC <strong>Melbourne</strong> 19.03.06<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n= 0:28.42 Sophie Edington Kingscliff NSW <strong>Melbourne</strong> 20.03.06<br />
All Comers 0:28.42 Giaan Rooney Melb. VicentreVIC <strong>Melbourne</strong> 03.02.06<br />
All Comers= 0:28.42 Sophie Edington Kingscliff NSW <strong>Melbourne</strong> 20.03.06<br />
All time top 10 0:28.42 Giaan Rooney <strong>Melbourne</strong>03.02.06/19/03/06<br />
0:28.42= Sophie Edington <strong>Melbourne</strong>20.03.06<br />
0:28.53 Tayliah Zimmer Brisbane 07.12.06<br />
0:28.68 Dyana Calub Hobart/Manchester26.03.01/03.08.02<br />
0:28.80 Emily Seebohm Brisbane 07.12.06<br />
0:29.23 Marieke Guehrer Sydney 27.03.04<br />
0:29.28 Belinda Nevell Sydney 27.03.04<br />
0:29.42 Meagen Nay Brisbane 07.12.06<br />
0:29.44 Meredith Smith Sydney 26.01.97<br />
0:29.48 Rachel Goh <strong>Melbourne</strong> 06.01.05<br />
100M BACKSTROKE:- World Record 0:59.58 (0:28.86) Natalie Coughlin<br />
World 0:59.58 Natalie Coughlin USA Ft. Lauderdale13.08.02<br />
Commonwealth 1:00.49 Katy Sexton ENG Sheffield 20.03.03<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 1:00.93 Sophie Edington Kingscliff NSW <strong>Melbourne</strong> 18.03.06<br />
All Comers 1:00.21 Diana Mocanu ROM Sydney 18.09.00<br />
All time top 10 1:00.93 Sophie Edington <strong>Melbourne</strong> 18.03.06<br />
1:00.99 Tayliah Zimmer Canberra 04.11.06<br />
1:01.09 Emily Seebohm Brisbane 05.12.06<br />
1:01.14 Giaan Rooney Sydney 14.03.05<br />
1:01.49 Dyana Calub Yokohama 26.08.02<br />
1:01.78 Nicole Stevenson Barcelona 28.07.92
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1:01.95 Frances Adcock Victoria <strong>17</strong>.08.06<br />
1:02.07 Joanne Meehan Barcelona 28.07.92<br />
1:02.14 Clementine Stoney Brisbane 03.09.01<br />
1:02.15 Meagen Nay Maui 11.01.07<br />
200M BACKSTROKE<br />
World 2:06.62 Kristina Egerszegi HUN Athens 25.08.91<br />
Commonwealth 2:08.74 Katy Sexton ENG Barcelona 26.07.03<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 2:10.20 Nicole Stevenson Mel Vicentre VIC Barcelona 31.07.92<br />
All Comers 2:08.16 Diana Mocanu ROM Sydney 22.09.00<br />
All time top 10 2:10.20 Nicole Stevenson Barcelona 31.07.92<br />
2:10.36 Joanna Fargus <strong>Melbourne</strong> 20.03.06<br />
2:11.00 Frances Adcock Brisbane 08.12.06<br />
2:11.58 Clementine Stoney Fukuoka 26.07.01<br />
2:12.36 Melissa Morgan Brisbane 27.04.03<br />
2:12.57 Meagen Nay Maui 13.01.07<br />
2:12.58 Sophie Edington <strong>Melbourne</strong> 20.03.06<br />
2:12.85 Tayliah Zimmer <strong>Melbourne</strong> 03.02.06<br />
2:13.04 Meredith Smith Perth 01.04.95<br />
2:13.35 Dyana Calub Sydney 19.05.00<br />
50M BREASTSTROKE:- World Record 0:30.31 Jade Edmistone<br />
World 0:30.31 Jade Edmistone AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 30.01.06<br />
Commonwealth 0:30.31 Jade Edmistone AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 30.01.06<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 0:30.31 Jade Edmistone AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 30.01.06<br />
All Comers 0:30.31 Jade Edmistone Redlands QLD <strong>Melbourne</strong> 30.01.06<br />
All time top 10 0:30.31 Jade Edmistone <strong>Melbourne</strong> 30.01.06<br />
0:30.55 Leisel Jones <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>17</strong>.03.06<br />
0:30.89 Brooke <strong>Hanson</strong> Montreal 31.07.05<br />
0:31.02 Tarnee White <strong>Melbourne</strong> 31.01.06<br />
0:31.78 Samantha Riley OAM Monte Carlo04.06.98<br />
0:31.78 Sarah Kasoulis Sydney 02.04.04<br />
0:31.78 Sally Foster <strong>Melbourne</strong> 31.01.06<br />
0:31.82 Helen Denman Sydney 23.04.96<br />
0:31.98 Shayne Reese <strong>Melbourne</strong> 04.01.06<br />
0:32.06 Rebecca Brown Brisbane 08.03.94<br />
100M BREASTSTROKE:- World Record 1:05.09 (30.83) Leisel Jones<br />
World 1:05.09 Leisel Jones AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 20.03.06<br />
Commonwealth 1:05.09 Leisel Jones AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 20.03.06<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 1:05.09 Leisel Jones Commercial AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 20.03.06<br />
All Comers 1:05.09 Leisel Jones Commercial AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 20.03.06<br />
All time top 10 1:05.09 Leisel Jones <strong>Melbourne</strong> 20.03.06<br />
1:07.03 Jade Edmistone <strong>Melbourne</strong> 03.02.06<br />
1:07.15 Brooke <strong>Hanson</strong> Athens 16.08.04<br />
1:07.60 Tarnee White Canberra 03.11.06<br />
1:07.66 Samantha Riley OAM Brisbane 06.10.97<br />
1:08.12 Sarah Katsoulis Victoria 18.08.06<br />
1:08.44 Sally Foster Canberra 03.11.06<br />
1:08.45 Rebecca Brown Brisbane 16.03.94<br />
1:08.51 Helen Denman Perth 13.01.98<br />
1:08.81 Linley Frame Perth 11.01.91<br />
200M BREASTSTROKE:- World Record 2:20.54 (0:32.19, 1:08.52, 1:45.02) Leisel Jones<br />
World 2:20.54 Leisel Jones AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 01.02.06<br />
Commonwealth 2:20.54 Leisel Jones AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 01.02.06<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 2:20.54 Leisel Jones Commercial AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 01.02.06<br />
All Comers 2:20.54 Leisel Jones Commercial AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 01.02.06<br />
All time top 10 2:20.54 Leisel Jones <strong>Melbourne</strong> 01.02.06<br />
2:24.76 Rebecca Brown Brisbane 16.03.94<br />
2:24.81 Samantha Riley OAM Atlanta 13.08.95<br />
2:25.95 Brooke <strong>Hanson</strong> Sydney 01.04.04<br />
2:27.60 Caroline Hildreth Sydney 20.09.00<br />
2:27.71 Sally Foster <strong>Melbourne</strong> 01.02.06<br />
2:28.06 Sarah Katsoulis Canberra 05.11.06
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2:28.34 Nadine Neumann Atlanta 23.07.96<br />
2:28.35 Kelli Waite Sydney 12.01.01<br />
2:28.44 Kristy Ellem Los Angeles05.07.97<br />
50M BUTTERFLY:- World Record 0:25.57 Anna-Karin Kammerling<br />
World 0:25.57 Anna-Karin Kammerling SWE Berlin 30.07.02<br />
Commonwealth 0:26.11 Danni Miatke AUS Montreal 30.07.05<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 0:26.11 Danni Miatke Carey AquaticVIC Montreal 30.07.05<br />
All Comers 0:26.23 Danni Miatke Carey AquaticVIC <strong>Melbourne</strong> 03.02.06<br />
All time top 10 0:26.11 Danni Miatke Montreal 30.07.05<br />
0:26.29 Petria Thomas Sydney 02.04.04<br />
0:26.30 Lisbeth Lenton Brisbane 09.12.06<br />
0:26.55 Jessicah Schipper <strong>Melbourne</strong> 16.03.06<br />
0:26.64 Alice Mills <strong>Melbourne</strong> 31.01.06<br />
0:26.85 Felicity Galvez <strong>Melbourne</strong> 31.01.06<br />
0:26.92 Ellese Zalewski Cairns 11.07.06<br />
0:27.13 Nicole Irving Manchester31.07.02<br />
0:27.27 Jordana Webb Sydney 28.03.03<br />
0:27.35 Lauren Winter <strong>Melbourne</strong> 31.01.06<br />
100M BUTTERFLY:- World Record 0:56.61 (0:26.37) Inge de Bruijn<br />
World 0:56.61 Inge de Bruijn NED Sydney <strong>17</strong>.09.00<br />
Commonwealth 0:57.15 Jessicah Schipper AUS <strong>Melbourne</strong> 02.02.06<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 0:57.15 Jessicah Schipper Redcliffe L/L QLD <strong>Melbourne</strong> 02.02.06<br />
All Comers 0:56.61 Inge de Bruijn NED Sydney <strong>17</strong>.09.00<br />
All time top 10 0:57.15 Jessicah Schipper <strong>Melbourne</strong> 02.02.06<br />
0:57.35 Lisbeth Lenton <strong>Melbourne</strong> 02.02.06<br />
0:57.36 Petria Thomas Sydney 28.03.04<br />
0:58.16 Alice Mills <strong>Melbourne</strong> 02.02.06<br />
0:58.71 Susan O'Neill OAM Sydney 14.05.00<br />
0:58.87 Felicity Galvez <strong>Melbourne</strong> 02.02.06<br />
0:59.18 Stephanie Rice Sydney 13.03.05<br />
0:59.76 Lara Davenport Brisbane 04.12.06<br />
0:59.82 Ellese Zalewski Brisbane 04.12.06<br />
0:59.83 Danni Miatke Sydney <strong>17</strong>.02.07<br />
200M BUTTERFLY:- World Record 2:05.40 (0:28.35, 1:00.11, 1:32.46) Jessicah Schipper<br />
World 2:05.40 Jessicah Schipper AUS Victoria <strong>17</strong>.08.06<br />
Commonwealth 2:05.40 Jessicah Schipper AUS Victoria <strong>17</strong>.08.06<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 2:05.40 Jessicah Schipper Redcliffe L/L AUS Victoria <strong>17</strong>.08.06<br />
All Comers 2:05.81 Susan O'Neill Commercial QLD Sydney <strong>17</strong>.05.00<br />
All time top 10 2:05.40 Jessicah Schipper Victoria BC<strong>17</strong>.08.06<br />
2:05.81 Susan O'Neill OAM Sydney <strong>17</strong>.05.00<br />
2:06.01 Petria Thomas Sydney 29.03.04<br />
2:07:95 Felicity Galvez Sydney 18.02.07<br />
2:09.54 Stephanie Rice Victoria <strong>17</strong>.08.06<br />
2:09.71 Alicia Coutts Brisbane 07.12.06<br />
2:10.56 Karen Phillips Los Angeles03.08.84<br />
2:10.78 Samantha Hamill Maui 11.01.07<br />
2:10.84 Helen Morris Edmonton 22.08.91<br />
2:11.09 Hayley Lewis Perth 13.01.91<br />
200M INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY:- World Record 2:09.72 (28.81, 1:01.91, 1:39.44) Yan Yan Wu<br />
World 2:09.72 Yan Yan Wu CHN Shanghai <strong>17</strong>.10.97<br />
Commonwealth 2:12.47 Alice Mills AUS Sydney 29.03.04<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 2:12.47 Alice Mills Chandler QLD Sydney 29.03.04<br />
All Comers 2:10.68 Yana Klochkova UKR Sydney 19.09.00<br />
All time top 10 2:12.47 Alice Mills Sydney 29.03.04<br />
2:12.90 Stephanie Rice <strong>Melbourne</strong> 16.03.06<br />
2:13.09 Brooke <strong>Hanson</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong> 30.01.06<br />
2:13.32 Lara Carroll Montreal 25.07.05<br />
2:14.21 Leisel Jones Sydney 23.03.03<br />
2:14.51 Elli Overton Sydney 25.08.99<br />
2.14.87 Shayne Reese Brisbane 04.12.06<br />
2:14.99 Jennifer Reilly Manchester30.07.02
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2:15.07 Lori Munz Fukuoka 26.07.01<br />
2:15.32 Alicia Coutts Brisbane 04.12.06<br />
400M INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY:- World Record 4:33.59 (1:01.62, 2:11.30, 3:30.63) Yana Klochkova<br />
World 4:33.59 Yana Klochkova UKR Sydney 16.09.00<br />
Commonwealth 4:38.46 Joanne Malar Uni of CalgaryCAN Winnipeg 02.08.99<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 4:38.62 Jennifer Reilly Rockingham WA Brisbane 10.12.06<br />
All Comers 4:33.59 Yana Klochkova UKR Sydney 16.09.00<br />
All time top 10 4:38.62 Jennifer Reilly Brisbane 10.12.06<br />
4:41.46 Hayley Lewis Perth 07.01.91<br />
4:41.54 Lara Carroll Irvine 02.08.05<br />
4:41.73 Stephanie Rice Brisbane 10.12.06<br />
4:43.45 Emma Johnson Atlanta 20.07.96<br />
4:44.01 Elli Overton Victoria 19.08.94<br />
4:44.26 Jodie Clatworthy Seoul 18.09.88<br />
4:44.88 Donna Procter Perth 03.08.89<br />
4:45.25 Julie Majer Kobe 13.08.93<br />
4:45.82 Suzanne Landells OAM Edinburgh 25.07.86<br />
4 x 100M FREESTYLE RELAY<br />
World 3:35.22 Germay Budapest 01.08.06<br />
Petra Dallman 0:54.53<br />
Daniela Goetz 0:53.87<br />
Britta Steffen 0:52.66<br />
Annika Liebs 0:54.16<br />
Commonwealth 3:35.94 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team Athens 14.08.04<br />
Alice Mills 0:54.75<br />
Lisbeth Lenton 0:53.57<br />
Petria Thomas 0:54.67<br />
Jodie Henry 0:52.95<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 3:35.94 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team Athens 14.08.04<br />
Alice Mills 0:54.75<br />
Lisbeth Lenton 0:53.57<br />
Petria Thomas 0:54.67<br />
Jodie Henry 0:52.95<br />
All Comers 3:36.49 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team <strong>Melbourne</strong> 20.03.06<br />
Lisbeth Lenton 0:53.74<br />
Jodie Henry 0:53.30<br />
Alice Mills 0:54.42<br />
Shayne Reese 0:55.03<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Club 3:43.48 Commercial Sydney 12.03.05<br />
Louise Tomlinson 0:56.65<br />
Stephanie Thompson 0:57.28<br />
Marieke Guehrer 0:55.50<br />
Lisbeth Lenton 0:54.05<br />
4 x 200M FREESTYLE RELAY<br />
World 7:50.82 Germany Budapest 03.08.06<br />
Petra Dallmann 1:59.14<br />
Daniela Samulski 1:58.27<br />
Britta Steffen 1:57.77<br />
Annika Liebs 1:55.64<br />
Commonwealth 7:54.06 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team Montreal 28.07.05<br />
Lisbeth Lenton 1:57.06<br />
Shayne Reese 2:00.00<br />
Bronte Barratt 1:58.58<br />
Linda Mackenzie 1:58.42<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 7:54.06 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team Montreal 28.07.05<br />
Lisbeth Lenton 1:57.06<br />
Shayne Reese 2:00.00<br />
Bronte Barratt 1:58.58<br />
Linda Mackenzie 1:58.42<br />
All Comers 7:56.68 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team <strong>Melbourne</strong> 18.03.06<br />
Lisbeth Lenton 2:00.04<br />
Bronte Barratt 1:59.14<br />
Kelly Stubbins 1:58.16
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Linda Mackenzie 1:58.52<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Club 8:10.97 Redcliffe Leagues/Lawnton Brisbane 07.12.06<br />
Kylie Palmer 2:01.03<br />
Jessicah Schipper 2:00.49<br />
Melissa Gorman 2:02.77<br />
Jo-Lene Dendle 2:06.68<br />
4 x 100M MEDLEY RELAY<br />
World 3:56.30 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team <strong>Melbourne</strong> 21.03.06<br />
Sophie Edington 1:01.06<br />
Leisel Jones 1:05.51<br />
Jessicah Schipper 0:56.86<br />
Lisbeth Lenton 0:52.87<br />
Commonwealth 3:56.30 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team <strong>Melbourne</strong> 21.03.06<br />
Sophie Edington 1:01.06<br />
Leisel Jones 1:05.51<br />
Jessicah Schipper 0:56.86<br />
Lisbeth Lenton 0:52.87<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 3:56.30 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team <strong>Melbourne</strong> 21.03.06<br />
Sophie Edington 1:01.06<br />
Leisel Jones 1:05.51<br />
Jessicah Schipper 0:56.86<br />
Lisbeth Lenton 0:52.87<br />
All Comers 3:56.30 <strong>Australia</strong>n Team <strong>Melbourne</strong> 21.03.06<br />
Sophie Edington 1:01.06<br />
Leisel Jones 1:05.51<br />
Jessicah Schipper 0:56.86<br />
Lisbeth Lenton 0:52.87<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Club 4:03.36 Commercial Brisbane 09.12.06<br />
Joanna Fargus 1:03.89<br />
Leisel Jones 1:05.59<br />
Lisbeth Lenton 0:58.40<br />
Melanie Schlanger 0:55.48
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TELSTRA DOLPHINS<br />
AUSTRALIAN<br />
OPEN WATER<br />
SWIM TEAM
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<strong>2007</strong> OPEN WATER DOLPHINS HAVE PROUD TRADITION TO UPHOLD<br />
OPEN WATER SWIMMING is as <strong>Australia</strong>n as Vegemite, kangaroos, Holden cars and<br />
lamington’s – almost every Aussie has, at some stage, swum in a river, lake or at the beach.<br />
It’s an <strong>Australia</strong>n past time and not surprisingly the Telstra Dolphins have a proud competitive<br />
history in the sport.<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> has won at least one medal from five of the six FINA World Championships that have<br />
featured open water swimming since it was first added to the program in Perth in 1991.<br />
This year the open water component of the <strong>2007</strong> World Championships will be held at St Kilda<br />
beach, one of the most picturesque points of Port Phillip Bay and only a short distance from<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>’s city centre.<br />
Considered one of the most fashionable suburbs within <strong>Melbourne</strong>, it's one of <strong>Melbourne</strong>'s<br />
most lively, cosmopolitan areas and is also a hugely popular among tourists who flock there all<br />
year round to enjoy the night life and to visit one of the city’s most renowned landmarks, Luna<br />
Park.<br />
The Open Water Swimming course itself is free to attend and will run between the famous St<br />
Kilda pier and the St Kilda Marina, creating a natural amphitheatre for the 5 kilometre, 10km<br />
and 25 km events for both men and women.<br />
Four of the six events - the men’s and women’s 5km (both Sunday <strong>March</strong> 18), the women’s<br />
25km (Saturday <strong>March</strong> 24) and men’s 25km (Sunday <strong>March</strong> 25) - will be held on weekends<br />
allowing anyone the opportunity to witness some of the globe’s fittest and most courageous<br />
athletes battle for world supremacy.<br />
FINA conduct’s World Open Water Championships every second year (even years) as a stand<br />
alone event as well as including the open water component alongside swimming, diving,<br />
synchronised swimming and water polo in the biannual FINA World Championships in odd<br />
years like <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
Leading the Telstra Dolphins will be current 25km FINA World Open Water champion Josh<br />
Santacaterina (10km, 25km), former Kiwi Kate Brookes-Peterson (5km, 10km) and surf life<br />
saving icon Ky Hurst (5km, 10km).<br />
Joining them in the <strong>Australia</strong>n team will be 2004 25km FINA World Open Water gold medallist<br />
Brendan Capell (25km), team veteran Shelley Clark (25km) and teenagers Alexandra Bagley<br />
(5km, 10km) and David Browne (5km).<br />
Apart from Santacaterina and Capell’s success at the last two FINA World Open Water<br />
Championships, three other <strong>Australia</strong>n’s have tasted gold at the World Championships.<br />
Open water legend Shelly Taylor-Smith won the inaugural 25km title on the Swan River in<br />
Perth in 1991 before joining Melissa Cunningham, who won individual gold in the same event,<br />
and David Bates, to take the 25km team title in Rome in 1994.<br />
Others to see the podium in more recent times include Hurst, who won silver in the 5km as a<br />
precocious 16-year-old in Perth in 1998, high profile pool swimmer turned open water star<br />
Hayley Lewis, who claimed bronze in the 5km in Fukuoka in 2001, and Capell, who snared<br />
silver in the 25km in 2005. – KURT HANSON
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TELSTRA DOLPHINS AUSTRALIAN OPEN WATER TEAM<br />
MEN: Ky Hurst (SLC Aquadot NSW) David Browne (St Peters Western Qld) Josh<br />
Santacaterina (St Peters Western Qld) Brendan Capell (St Peters Western Qld).<br />
WOMEN: Kate Brookes-Peterson (Redcliffe Leagues Lawnton Qld) Alexandra Bagley<br />
(Gardens Qld) Shelley Clark (Hunter NSW).<br />
STAFF: Head Coach Greg Towle (NSW) Manager John Saliba (NSW) Coach Don Watson-<br />
Brown (Qld) Physiotherapist Britt Caling (Qld).<br />
AUSTRALIAN OPEN WATER ENTRIES BY DAY<br />
DAY 2 - Sunday <strong>March</strong> 18<br />
5km W – Kate Brookes-Peterson,<br />
Alexandra Bagley<br />
5km M – Ky Hurst, David Browne<br />
DAY 4 - Tuesday <strong>March</strong> 20<br />
10km W - Kate Brookes-Peterson,<br />
Alexandra Bagley<br />
DAY 5 - Wednesday <strong>March</strong> 21<br />
10km M – Ky Hurst, Josh Santacaterina<br />
DAY 8 - Saturday <strong>March</strong> 24<br />
25km W – Shelley Clark<br />
DAY 9 - Sunday <strong>March</strong> 25<br />
25km M – Brendan Capell, Josh<br />
Santacaterina<br />
AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MEDAL TALLY<br />
Open Water swimming only<br />
GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL<br />
Perth 1991 1 - 1 2<br />
Rome 1994 2 1 1 4<br />
Perth 1998 - 1 1 2<br />
Fukuoka 2001 - - 1 1<br />
Barcelona 2003 - - - -<br />
Montreal 2005 - 1 - 1<br />
Totals 3 3 4 10
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COACH PROFILES<br />
NAME: GREG TOWLE<br />
D.O.B: 1977<br />
POSITION: Head Coach – Open Water Team<br />
LIVES: Sydney<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: SAL<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
2006 Pan Pacific Championships, Victoria, Canada;<br />
2006 World Open Water Championships, Napels, Italy<br />
NAME: DON WATSON-BROWN<br />
D.O.B: 1971<br />
POSITION: Coach<br />
LIVES: Townsville<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Gardens QLD<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
<strong>2007</strong> Jnr Pan Pacs, Maui
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ATHLETE PROFILES<br />
DAVID BROWNE<br />
NICKNAME: Brownie<br />
D.O.B: 09/10/1987<br />
AGE: 19<br />
BORN: Johannesburg, RSA<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
HGT: 180cm<br />
WGT: 78kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: St. Peters Western<br />
TRAINS (Pool): St. Peters Lutheran College<br />
COACH: Michael Bohl<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Finished seventh in 10km open water and<br />
was twelfth in 400m IM at 2006 Pan Pacific Championships….has<br />
won four medals at <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships….has won three<br />
gold and a bronze at <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Open Water Championships….<br />
won silver in 5km at the <strong>2007</strong> Swimming <strong>Australia</strong> Open Water<br />
Championships<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Was fifth in the 800m free and sixth in the 400m IM at the<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)….won silver<br />
in 5km & was fourth in 10km at the Swimming <strong>Australia</strong> Open Water<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 Finished fifth in 400m IM at Telstra Commonwealth Games<br />
Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>.…placed fourth in 5km and 10km at Swimming<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> Open Water Championships in Sydney….won gold in<br />
400m IM and bronze in 200m IM at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Sydney.…was 5th in 400m IM at Santa Clara<br />
International….claimed bronze in 10km at Qld<br />
Championships….was seventh in 10km open water, 12th in 400m<br />
IM and 16th in 800m free at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria,<br />
BC<br />
IN 2005 Placed fourth in 10km at <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water<br />
Championships on the Gold Coast….won gold in the 5km at the<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Age Open Water Championships on the Gold<br />
Coast….won silver in 400m IM at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Championships in Brisbane<br />
IN 2004 Won bronze in the 400m free at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Age Championships in Perth…added gold in 5km at <strong>Australia</strong>n Age<br />
Open Water Championships in Perth….won gold in 200m IM and<br />
400m free at Qld Age Championships in Brisbane….was fifth in<br />
1500m free and seventh in 800m free at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short<br />
Course Championships in Brisbane<br />
IN 2003 Gold medallist in 5km at <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Open Water<br />
Championships on the Gold Coast.…finalist in 400m and 1500m<br />
free at Fisher & Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Brisbane<br />
IN 2002 Won bronze in 5km at <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Open Water<br />
Championships in Sydney<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother – Debbie, Father - Phillip, Brother -<br />
Andrew, Sister - Emma; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My God<br />
and my coach; ROLE MODELS: Jesus Christ<br />
PERSONAL<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC, Canada 2006 7 th 10km; 12 th 400m IM; 16 th 800m free<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL<br />
BEST ST<br />
ALL-TIME<br />
AUSTRALIAN<br />
RANKING NG<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor of Economics at the University<br />
of Queensland; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS<br />
YOU PLAY NOW: Cross Country running and Athletics;<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU:<br />
At the end of training I like to pretend I’m a porpoise;<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: None; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Recovery<br />
sessions on Friday afternoon; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: I<br />
bake cookies!; ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Oxygen;<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: I like to<br />
go to gigging(concerts).<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Dolphins (the other<br />
Dolphins can come too); MOVIES: “The Corporation”; TV SHOW:<br />
John Safran’s Music Jamboree; BANDS/MUSIC: Moot; CDs: “Step<br />
Up”-Wiseacre; FOOD: Fruit Smoothies; DRINK: Lemon Lime<br />
Bitters; SWIM MEET: 2006 <strong>Australia</strong>n Titles(December 2006);<br />
HOBBIES: I collect bottle caps and I stretch; PETS: Sooty the three<br />
legged dog; BEST MATES: God; LAST BOOK YOU READ: My<br />
Bible; WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET?: I can’t be very angry<br />
with anybody for very long; HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY<br />
MEMBERS REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT<br />
AT A NATIONAL LEVEL?: My Dad played tennis; WHO HAS<br />
BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY:<br />
Jesus died for my sins(although I sometimes forget that);<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS?<br />
Let me think; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED?<br />
As someone who “Got it right”; SWIMMING SHORT TERM<br />
GOALS: To represent my country to the best of my ability at the<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong> World Championships; SWIMMING CAREER<br />
ULTIMATE GOAL: To represent my country to the best of my<br />
ability at the Olympic Games; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To do<br />
God’s will; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES<br />
DURING YOUR SWIMMING CAREER: Pain; WHAT AGE DID<br />
YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY?: At three months because<br />
someone put me in the water; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND<br />
WHY?: Josh Santacaterina because he gives his all; FAVOURITE<br />
ATHLETE AND WHY? Roger Federer because he wins with grace<br />
and Lance Armstrong because he got back on the bike; NOTABLE<br />
QUOTE: “It’s not where you come from, it’s where you going/ It’s<br />
not what you drive, It’s what drives you/ It’s not what’s on you, It’s<br />
what’s in you! Gatorade”-from a Gatorade Commercial.<br />
MEET<br />
400m freestyle 3:58.54 2006 Aust. Champs<br />
800m freestyle 8:11.75 <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs<br />
400m IM 4:26:11 <strong>2007</strong> Aust. Champs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
BRENDAN CAPELL<br />
NICKNAME: Cappa<br />
D.O.B: 26/9/1984<br />
AGE: 22<br />
BORN: Brisbane, QLD<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
HGT: 190cm<br />
WGT: 84kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: St Peter’s Western<br />
TRAINS (Pool):<br />
St Peter’s Western<br />
COACH: Michael Bohl<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won 25km at 2004 FINA World Open<br />
Water Championships….added silver in 25km at FINA World<br />
Championships in Montreal….has won two <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships….won silver and bronze at 2002 Oceania<br />
Championships<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 25km & was third in 10km at the Swimming <strong>Australia</strong><br />
Open Water Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> (Dec 06)….finished third<br />
in 2006/07 Swimming <strong>Australia</strong> Open Water Swimming Grand Prix<br />
Series<br />
IN 2006 Won 10km at <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Championships in<br />
Sydney….placed 13th in 10km at FINA World Open Water<br />
Championships in Naples<br />
IN 2005 Won silver in 5km & 10km before claiming maiden in<br />
national title with win in 25km at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water<br />
Championships on the Gold Coast….won silver in 25km and was<br />
eighth in 10km at FINA World Championships in Montreal<br />
IN 2004 Won gold in 25km at FINA World Open Water<br />
Championships in Dubai….placed second in 25km, third in 10km<br />
and fourth in 5km at <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Championships in<br />
Perth….won silver in 800m free and was sixth in 1500m free at<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Brisbane<br />
IN 2003 Silver medallist in 25km at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water<br />
Championships on the Gold Coast….finished 12th in 25km on<br />
senior international debut at FINA World Championships in<br />
Barcelona<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Dad – Kyle, Mum – Sharon, Sisters –<br />
Danielle and Stephanie; WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My<br />
family for their continued support and anyone who is trying to<br />
achieve their best; ROLE MODELS: Parents and also everyone at<br />
training who are doing the hard yards day in and day out with you.<br />
Grant Cleland – Took me under his wing on my first team in 2003<br />
and provided me invaluable advice and still does on a continual<br />
basis to this day. Have a lot of respect for what he achieved in<br />
combining both his successful swimming and working careers at the<br />
same time.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Have completed a bachelor of business<br />
(marketing) currently studying law; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING<br />
AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Surf lifesaving, Rugby Union,<br />
AFL; INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT<br />
YOU: There is no logical explanation for why I am so dark and I<br />
have an IQ of 140; SUPERSTITIONS: None ULTIMATE<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Champs Barcelona, Spain 2003 12th 25km<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 2nd 25km; 8th 10km<br />
World Open Water Dubai, UAE 2004 1st 25km<br />
Naples, Italy 2006 13th 10km<br />
Oceania Champs Noumea, New<br />
Caledonia<br />
2002 2nd 10km; 3rd 5km<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Titles: 3<br />
1 – 10km (06); 2 - 25km (05, 07)<br />
RELAXATION: Sleeping; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Eating;<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Sleep; WHAT DO YOU<br />
LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Movies, listening to<br />
music, going to the beach.<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Brisbane Broncos; MOVIES: Anchorman; TV<br />
SHOW: Entourage and Prison Break; BANDS/MUSIC: House<br />
Music (anything by Axwell); CDs: Ministry of Sound; FOOD: Thai;<br />
DRINK: Lime Cordial; SWIM MEET: 2004 World Open Water<br />
Swimming Championships – Dubai; HOBBIES: Sleeping, Listening<br />
to Music; PETS: Golden Retriever – Levis; BEST MATES: All the<br />
boys from Training; LAST BOOK YOU READ: Jonestown – Alan<br />
Jones Biography; WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET?<br />
Perseverance and commitment; HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY<br />
MEMBERS REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT<br />
AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Dad – Ex-Handler on the <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Open Water Swimming Team 2003 -2006; WHO HAS BEEN THE<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY: Parents and<br />
Coach – Without their support and dedication I would not have<br />
achieved what I have in sport and all aspects of life; HOW WOULD<br />
YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? Relaxed,<br />
dedicated and ambitious; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE<br />
REMEMBERED? In swimming - A fair competitor that always gave<br />
his best. In life – Ambitious, enthusiastic and caring; SWIMMING<br />
SHORT TERM GOALS: Podium finish in <strong>2007</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong> World<br />
Championships 25km; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL:<br />
Keep enjoying the sport and consistently perform at the top level;<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To be successful in all aspects of my<br />
life and any path I choose to follow; To become a successful<br />
businessmen who can become my own boss so I don’t have to<br />
work too hard and can enjoy spending more time with family and<br />
friends; HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR SWIMMING CAREER? Back (stress fractures) and shoulder<br />
injuries; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY?<br />
Ten after watching Kieren Perkins win gold at the 1994<br />
Commonwealth Games; FAVOURITE SWIMMERS AND WHY? Ian<br />
Thorpe – For what he has achieved in the sport and the countless<br />
times he performed under pressure. Also for being honest with<br />
himself when he decided to retire; Chris Fydler – For having a<br />
successful career in the swimming pool as well as making a<br />
successful transition into the corporate arena. This has obviously<br />
come from a hard work ethic in combining both training and study<br />
demands; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Andy Roddick –<br />
Honest and hardworking athlete of high integrity; NOTABLE<br />
QUOTE: “Success is the journey, not the destination."
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
KY HURST<br />
NICKNAME: Killer<br />
D.O.B: 11/03/1981<br />
AGE: 26<br />
BORN: Nambour, QLD<br />
LIVES: Gold Coast, QLD<br />
HGT: 182cm<br />
WGT: 87kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: SLC Aquadot/NSWIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool):<br />
Sutherland<br />
COACH: Tracey Menzies<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Has a silver medal and a tenth place in 5km<br />
at two FINA World Championships….was the <strong>Australia</strong>n 5km champion<br />
in 2000, 2005, 2006, <strong>2007</strong> and 10km champion in <strong>2007</strong>….regarded as<br />
the greatest surf swimmer of his generation, the winner of four<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Ironman championships and five open surf race<br />
championships….finished seventh in the 5km event at the 2000 FINA<br />
World Open Water Championships in Hawaii….placed fifth in 10km at<br />
2006 Pan Pacific Championships….finished third in the 1500m free at<br />
the 2004 Telstra Olympic Trials<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 5km & 10km at the Swimming <strong>Australia</strong> Open Water<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 Was fourth in 1500m free and seventh in 400m free at Telstra<br />
Commonwealth Games Trials in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….won 5km and was third<br />
in 10km at <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Championships….placed fifth in<br />
10km and 12th in 800m free at Pan Pacific Championships in Victoria,<br />
BC<br />
IN 2005 Finished fourth in the 800m free at the Telstra Trials in<br />
Sydney….won the 5km at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water<br />
Championships on the Gold Coast….placed tenth in the 5km at FINA<br />
World Championships in Montreal….was ninth in 400m free at the<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
IN 2004 Was third in the 1500m free and fifth in the 400m free at the<br />
Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials in Sydney….claimed bronze in<br />
the 1500m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships<br />
in Brisbane<br />
IN 2003 Was a finalist in the 400 and 1500m free at the Telstra<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Short Course Championships in Hobart….grabbed bronze in<br />
the 1500m free at the Telstra FINA World Cup in <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….grabbed a fifth placing in the 5km event at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Open<br />
Water Championships on the Gold Coast ….2001…. 2000….was a<br />
finalist in the 400 and 1500m free at the Telstra Olympic Trials in<br />
Sydney….won 5km at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Championships in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>….finished seventh in 5km at the FINA World Open Water<br />
Championships in Hawaii….1998….won silver in 5km at FINA World<br />
Championship in Perth<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Champs Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 1998 2nd 5km<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 10th 5km<br />
World Open Water Hawaii, USA 2000 7th 5km<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Victoria, BC,<br />
Canada<br />
2006 5th 10km; 12th 800m<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL ALL-TIME<br />
MEET<br />
BEST ST AUSTRALIAN<br />
RANKING NG<br />
200m freestyle 1:52.96 2004 Aust Champs<br />
400m freestyle 3:53.08 2004 Aust Champs<br />
800m freestyle 8:10.67 2005 Aust Champs<br />
1500m<br />
freestyle<br />
15:<strong>17</strong>.65 2004 Aust Champs<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Titles: 5<br />
4 – 5km (00, 05, 06, 07); 1 – 10km (07)<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum – Kerrie, Brother – Dane; WHAT OR WHO<br />
INSPIRES YOU: My mum Kerrie – she brought myself and my brother<br />
up on her own and made our lives very comfortable. PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Batchelor of Business and Urban<br />
Development at Bond University, Gold Coast; SPORTS BEFORE<br />
SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: Surf – Ironman, surfing,<br />
snowboarding and motorcross; ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Holidaying<br />
in Hawaii; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Lasagne; ONE THING YOU<br />
CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: The surf; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO<br />
AWAY FROM SWIMMING: Travel FAVOURITE: SPORTING TEAM:<br />
Chicago Bulls; MOVIES: The Shawshank Redemption; TV SHOW: The<br />
Simpsons; BANDS/MUSIC: Butterfingers, 50 cent, Ben Harper; CD’S:<br />
Frank Bennett; FOOD: Butterfingers Shortbread; DRINK: Mountain<br />
Dew; SWIM MEET: 2004 Olympic trials; HOBBIES: Surfing,<br />
snowboarding, travelling, wakeboarding and flying; PETS: Jet - a black<br />
Labrador and Dasha – a ragdoll cat; BEST MATES: The boys from the<br />
pool and surf club; LAST BOOK YOU READ: The Power of One.<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My feet; HAVE ANY OF YOUR<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED<br />
SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Yes. Mum Kerrie, Uncle Andrew<br />
McKinnon, Brother Dane and Great Uncle Keith; WHO HAS BEEN<br />
THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY: Mum for her<br />
support; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE<br />
WORDS? Honest, fit and healthy; HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE<br />
REMEMBERED? The greatest waterman in the world; SWIMMING<br />
SHORT TERM GOALS: To win the 5 and 10Km at the World Champs<br />
<strong>2007</strong>; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Make the Beijing<br />
Olympic team and medal; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To live a happy,<br />
healthy life and be a successful businessman; HAVE YOU<br />
ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR SWIMMING<br />
CAREER? Yes, having bad shoulders; WHAT AGE DID YOU START<br />
SWIMMING AND WHY? 9. Enjoyed it and used to surf; FAVOURITE<br />
SWIMMER AND WHY? Grant Hackett – he shows no mercy;<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Michael Jordan – the king of his<br />
game; NOTABLE QUOTE: “Limitation is the creation of your mind”
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: JOSH SANTACATERINA<br />
NICKNAME: Santa<br />
D.O.B: 21/05/1980<br />
AGE: 26<br />
BORN: Ayr, QLD<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
HGT: 190cm<br />
WGT: 80kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: St Peter’s Western<br />
TRAINS (Pool):<br />
St Peter’s Western<br />
COACH:<br />
Michael Bohl<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won gold in 25km at 2006 FINA<br />
Open Water Championships….won bronze in 5km at 2004<br />
FINA Open Water Championships….has won two <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Open Water Championships….won 800m free at 2004<br />
Telstra Olympic Team Selection Trials<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Was third in the 1500m free at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships in Brisbane (Dec 06)….won silver in 10km &<br />
bronze in 5km at the Swimming <strong>Australia</strong> Open Water<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> (Dec 06)….won 2006/07<br />
Swimming <strong>Australia</strong> Open Water Swimming Grand Prix<br />
Series IN 2006 Second in 5km & 10km at <strong>Australia</strong>n Open<br />
Water Championships in Sydney….won gold in 25km, was<br />
eighth in 10km & ninth in 5km at FINA World Open Water<br />
Championships in Naples IN 2005 Won 10km and was third<br />
in 5km at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Championships<br />
on the Gold Coast….placed fifth in 25km, was 14th in 10km<br />
& 16th in 5km at FINA World Championships in Montreal IN<br />
2004 Won bronze in 5km and was 11th in 10km at FINA<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Champs Barcelona, Spain 2003 5 th 5km<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 5 th 25km; 14 th 10km; 16 th 5km<br />
World Open Water Hawaii, USA 2000 15 th 25km<br />
Dubai, UAE 2004 3 rd 5km; 11 th 10km<br />
Naples, Italy 2006 1 st 25km; 8 th 10km; 9 th 5km<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Titles: 2<br />
1 – 5km (04); 1 – 10km (05)<br />
World Open Water Championships in Dubai….Claimed<br />
gold in 5km and silver in 10km at <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water<br />
Championships in Perth….won 800m free, was fifth in 1500m<br />
free and eighth in 400m free at Telstra Olympic Team<br />
Selection Trials in Sydney IN 2003<br />
Silver medallist in 5km, bronze medallist in 10km & 25km at<br />
Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Championships on the Gold<br />
Coast….finished fifth in 5km at FINA World Championships<br />
in Barcelona<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….grabbed silver in 25km at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water<br />
Championships on the Gold Coast….2001….finished second<br />
in 25km and third in 10km at <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water<br />
Championships in Brisbane….2000….was a finalist in the<br />
400m free at the Telstra Olympic Trials in Sydney….won<br />
silver in 25km at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Championships<br />
in <strong>Melbourne</strong>….finished 15th in 25km at the FINA World<br />
Open Water Championships in Hawaii
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
ALEXANDRA BAGLEY<br />
D.O.B: 02/03/1989<br />
AGE: 18<br />
LIVES: Townsville, QLD<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Gardens<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Townsville<br />
COACH: Don Watson-Brown<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won gold in 1500m free and<br />
10km at <strong>2007</strong> Jnr Pan Pacs….won silver in 10km & was<br />
third in 5km at <strong>2007</strong> Swimming <strong>Australia</strong> Open Water<br />
Championships<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong><br />
Won silver in 10km & was third in 5km at the Swimming<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> Open Water Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> (Dec<br />
06)….won 1500m free and 10km at Jnr Pan Pacs in Maui<br />
IN 2006<br />
Was fourth in 800m free and sixth in 400m free at Fisher &<br />
Paykel <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships in Sydney<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum - Tracey, Dad - Mark ,<br />
Brothers – Jonathon, Harrison and Mackenzie; WHAT OR<br />
WHO INSPIRES YOU: My Grandfather; ROLE MODELS:<br />
Past and Present Olympians<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Just graduated from yr 12 and<br />
have deferred university for a year and will commence a<br />
Bachelor of Medicine/surgery in 2008 at James Cook<br />
University in Townsville; SPORTS BEFORE SWIMMING<br />
AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW: I represented various<br />
regional teams at state level for basketball. Currently just<br />
do swimming; INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT<br />
KNOW ABOUT YOU: I’m a really big fan of the cricket<br />
and love following and watching the Ashes series;<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: None; ULTIMATE RELAXATION:<br />
Sleeping; SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Spaghetti; ONE<br />
THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Friends and Family;<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM SWIMMING:<br />
Shop & socialise with friends.<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: <strong>Australia</strong>n Telstra Dolphins; MOVIES:<br />
The Holiday, Family Stone, Pretty Woman (favourite oldie)<br />
; TV SHOW: Grey’s Anatomy; BANDS/MUSIC: The Fray,<br />
Ben Harper, Jack Johnson; CDs: Same as above; FOOD:<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Junior Pan Pac Champs Maui, USA <strong>2007</strong> 1 st 1500m free; 10km<br />
PERSONAL BEST TIMES AND RANKINGS- LONG COURSE:<br />
EVENT ENT PERSONAL<br />
BEST ST<br />
ALL-TIME<br />
AUSTRALIAN<br />
RANKING NG<br />
Chocolate; DRINK: Boost – Passion Mango; SWIM<br />
MEET: Age Nationals ; HOBBIES: shopping, listening to<br />
music, socialising; PETS: Though I’m not a big fan of<br />
animals we have a dog, a bird and fish; BEST MATES:<br />
Swimming friends; LAST BOOK YOU READ:<br />
Hmmm….don‘t read enough to remember; WHAT’S<br />
YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Focus and determination;<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR<br />
LIFE AND WHY: Mum - mainly because we share the<br />
same interests and aspirations. She is always there to<br />
guide and influence my decisions – someone I couldn’t do<br />
without; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN<br />
THREE WORDS? Dedicated, hard working, friendly;<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Not<br />
really sure; SWIMMING SHORT TERM GOALS: To<br />
improve skills and learn as much as I can to represent<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> proud at the <strong>2007</strong> World Champs for open water;<br />
SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: To make the<br />
Olympics; PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To achieve as much<br />
as I can in swimming, make as many national teams and<br />
then pursue a career in medicine; HAVE YOU<br />
ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
SWIMMING CAREER? Not major ones – but definitely<br />
experienced low periods like most people do; WHAT AGE<br />
DID YOU START SWIMMING AND WHY? At a very<br />
young age to learn to swim; FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND<br />
WHY? Libby Lenton – appears to always have a positive<br />
attitude; FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Rodger<br />
Federer …other than the fact that he is definitely good<br />
looking, he speaks well in front of the media, and most<br />
importantly respects fellow opponents.<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: To accomplish great things, we must<br />
not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also<br />
believe (Anatole, France).<br />
MEET<br />
800m freestyle 8:54.13 <strong>2007</strong> Jnr Pan Pacs<br />
1500m freestyle 16:45.45 <strong>2007</strong> Jnr Pan Pacs
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
KATE BROOKES-PETERSON<br />
NICKNAME: Squirrel<br />
D.O.B: 14/5/1984<br />
AGE: 22<br />
BORN: New Zealand<br />
LIVES: Redcliffe, QLD<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>3cm<br />
WGT: 65kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Redcliffe Leagues Lawnton<br />
TRAINS (Pool):<br />
Redcliffe<br />
COACH:<br />
Ken Wood<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Has represented <strong>Australia</strong> or<br />
New Zealand at three FINA World Championships / FINA<br />
World Open Water Championships….finished sixth in 5km<br />
and eighth in 10km at 2006 FINA World Open Water<br />
Championships….has won nine <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water<br />
titles (six officially and three as a visiting New<br />
Zealander)….won gold in 5km & 10km at 2002 Oceania<br />
Championships<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong><br />
Won 5km & 10km at the Swimming <strong>Australia</strong> Open Water<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> (Dec 06)….finished second<br />
in 2006/07 Swimming <strong>Australia</strong> Open Water Swimming<br />
Grand Prix Series<br />
IN 2006<br />
Won 5km & 10km at <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water<br />
Championships in Sydney….placed sixth in 5km and<br />
eighth in 10km at FINA World Open Water Championships<br />
in Naples<br />
IN 2005<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Champs Montreal, Canada 2005 14 th 10km; 16 th 5km<br />
World Open Water Naples, Italy 2006 6 th 5km; 8 th 10km<br />
NEW ZEALAND TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Champs Fukuoka, Japan 2001 8th 10km; 12th 5km<br />
Oceania Champs Noumea, New<br />
Caledonia<br />
2002 1st 5km, 10km<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Titles: 6<br />
3 – 5km (05, 06, 07); 3 – 10km ( 05, 06, 07)<br />
** Kate also won the 5km in 04 and the 10km in 02 & 04 when<br />
competing as a New Zealand citizen<br />
Gold medallist in 5km and 10km at the Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Open Water Championships on the Gold Coast….placed<br />
14th in 10km and 16th in 5km at FINA World<br />
Championships in Montreal<br />
IN 2004<br />
Won 5km & 10km when competing as a New Zealand<br />
citizen at <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Championships in Perth<br />
IN 2003<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….won 10km when competing as a New Zealand<br />
citizen at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Championships on<br />
the Gold Coast….gold medallist for New Zealand in 5km<br />
and 10km at Oceania Championships in<br />
Noumea….2001….placed eighth in 10km & 12th in 5km<br />
representing New Zealand at FINA World Championships<br />
in Fukuoka
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SHELLEY CLARK<br />
NICKNAME: Shell<br />
D.O.B: 13/02/1981<br />
AGE: 26<br />
BORN: Sydney, NSW<br />
LIVES: Newcastle, NSW<br />
HGT: 168cm<br />
WGT: 62kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Hunter<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Hunter<br />
COACH: Eric Arnold<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Has competed in 25km at two FINA<br />
World Championships….has raced in 25km at three FINA World<br />
Open Water Championships including placing eighth in<br />
2006….has won five <strong>Australia</strong>n 25km titles<br />
IN <strong>2007</strong> Won 25km at the Swimming <strong>Australia</strong> Open Water<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> (Dec 06)<br />
IN 2006 Won 25km and was second in 5km & 10km at<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Championships in Sydney….placed<br />
eighth in 25km and 15th in 5km at FINA World Open Water<br />
Championships in Naples<br />
IN 2004 Claimed bronze in 25km and was sixth in 5km & 10km<br />
at <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Championships in Perth<br />
IN 2003 Won 25km at Telstra <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water<br />
Championships on the Gold Coast….finished 12th in 25km at<br />
FINA World Championships in Barcelona<br />
PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
2002….won 25km at the <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Championships<br />
on the Gold Coast….finished 14th in 25km at FINA World Open<br />
Water Championships in Sharm El Sheikh….2001….won gold in<br />
25km and was third in 10km at <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water<br />
Championships in Brisbane….placed ninth in 25km at FINA<br />
World Championships in Fukuoka….2000….finished 11th in<br />
25km at the FINA World Open Water Championships in<br />
Hawaii….silver medallist in 25km at <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water<br />
Championships….1999….grabbed fourth in 25km at Pan Pacific<br />
Championships in Sydney….placed third in 25km at <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Open Water Championships<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum – Joan, Dad – David, Sister – Anne;<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Rodger Federer, coaches,<br />
my fellow <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water team mates and anyone who<br />
is the best at what they do;<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Studying Sports Science at<br />
University of Newcastle, working at Gloria Jeans; SPORTS<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS AND RESULTS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Champs Fukuoka, Japan 2001 9th 25km<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2003 12th 25km<br />
World Open Water Hawaii, USA 2000 11th 25km<br />
Sharm El Sheikh,<br />
Egypt<br />
2002 14th 25km<br />
Naples, Italy 2006 8th 25km; 15th 5km<br />
Pan Pacific Champs Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 1999 4th 25km<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Water Titles: 5<br />
5 – 25km (01, 02, 03, 06, 07)<br />
BEFORE SWIMMING AND SPORTS YOU PLAY NOW:<br />
Nothing but swimming, swimming, swimming; ULTIMATE<br />
RELAXATION: Sunbaking at the beach or watching a DVD with<br />
a big bag of Doritos; SPECIALITY IN THE KITCHEN: Spaghetti<br />
bolognaise; ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: My<br />
laptop and broadband; WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY<br />
FROM SWIMMING: Catching up with friends at the pub<br />
FAVOURITE<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Mariners (Soccer); MOVIES: Shawshank<br />
Redemption, Anchorman, Old School; TV SHOW: Rage, Drawn<br />
Together, Iron Chef; BANDS/MUSIC: Wolfmother and anything I<br />
can sing to; CDs: My iPod; FOOD: There isn't much I don't like;<br />
DRINK: Blacks and Golden Pash; SWIM MEET: Fiji Ocean<br />
Swim (Mana Island, Fiji); HOBBIES: My myspace page; PETS:<br />
None; BEST MATES: Too many to name; LAST BOOK YOU<br />
READ: Angels and Demons (and Chemistry for Dummies for<br />
Uni); WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? I can swim long<br />
distances; HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS<br />
REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A<br />
NATIONAL LEVEL? Cousin Andrew plays for the Mariners;<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY: My coach; HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE<br />
YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Swimmer, student, barista;<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a hard<br />
worker who never gave up; SWIMMING SHORT TERM<br />
GOALS: Worlds <strong>2007</strong>; SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE<br />
GOAL: To retire knowing that I did all I could to be the best<br />
swimmer I can be and to swim the perfect race; PERSONAL<br />
AMBITIONS: To continue travelling even after swimming; HAVE<br />
YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
SWIMMING CAREER? Too many to talk about, including<br />
jellyfish, blue bottles, cold water, hot water, dirty water, boats<br />
and bad weather; WHAT AGE DID YOU START SWIMMING<br />
AND WHY? Learnt to swim at five and started squads at nine;<br />
FAVOURITE SWIMMER AND WHY? All of them; FAVOURITE<br />
ATHLETE AND WHY? Rodger Federer because he has<br />
perfected every part of the game, he is humble and he is magic<br />
to watch; NOTABLE QUOTE: We're going streaking – through<br />
the quad to the gymnasium.
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
OPEN WATER RESULTS 1991 - 2005<br />
VI FINA World Championships<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
Jan. 3-13, 1991<br />
Women<br />
25km<br />
1. Shelley Taylor-Smith AUS 5.21:05.53<br />
2. M. Jahn USA 5.25:16.67<br />
3. Karen Burton USA 5.28:22.74<br />
Men<br />
25km<br />
1. Chad Hundeby USA 5.01:45.78<br />
2. Sergio Chariandini ITA 5.03:18.81<br />
3. David O’Brien AUS 5.08:53.35<br />
8. Peter Galvin AUS 5.19:27.99<br />
VIII FINA World Championships<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
Jan. 7-18, 1998<br />
Women<br />
5km<br />
1. Erica Rose USA 59:23.5<br />
2. Edith van Dijk NED 1:00:58.5<br />
3. Peggy Buchse GER 1:01:05.8<br />
6. Bronwen Whitehead AUS 1:01.10.7<br />
25km<br />
1. Tammy Smith USA 5:31:20.1<br />
2. Peggy Buchse GER 5:32:19.2<br />
3. Erica van Dijk NED 5:38:06.9<br />
4. Tracey Knowles AUS 5:40:20.0<br />
VII FINA World Championships<br />
Rome, Italy<br />
Sept. 5-11, 1994<br />
Woman<br />
25km<br />
1. Melissa Cunningham AUS 5.48:25.04<br />
2. R. Kovacs HUN 5.50:13.76<br />
3. Shelly Taylor-Smith AUS 5:53:12.82<br />
Men<br />
25km<br />
1. Greg Streppel CAN 5.35:26.56<br />
2. David Bates AUS 5.36:31.70<br />
3. Alexi Akatiev RUS 5.37:26.43<br />
Men<br />
5km<br />
1. Alexi Akatiev RUS 55:18.6<br />
2. Ky Hurst AUS 55:24.9<br />
3. Luca Baldini ITA 55:37.4<br />
25km<br />
1. Alexi Akatiev RUS 5:05:42.1<br />
2. David Meca ESP 5:07:22.9<br />
3. Pablo Chaillou ARG 5:07:52.6<br />
7. Grant Robinson AUS 5:14:40.2<br />
IX FINA World Championships<br />
Fukuoka, Japan<br />
July 16-21, 2001<br />
Women Men<br />
5km 5km<br />
1 Viola Valli ITA 1:00:23 1 Luca Baldini ITA 55:37<br />
2 Peggy Buchse GER 1:00:49 2 E Bezroutchenko RUS 56:31<br />
3 Hayley Lewis AUS 1:00:52 3 M Formentini ITA 56:42<br />
13 Trudee Hutchinson AUS 1:02:09 23 Herbert Ray AUS 59.16<br />
Leigh Bool AUS DQ<br />
10km 10km<br />
1 Peggy Buchse GER 2:<strong>17</strong>:32 1 E Bezroutchenko RUS 2:01:04<br />
2 I Abyssova RUS 2:<strong>17</strong>:47 2 V Diattchine RUS 2:01:06<br />
3 Edith Van Dijk NED 2:<strong>17</strong>:52 3 F Venturini ITA 2:01:11<br />
5 Hayley Lewis AUS 2:18:47 8 Mark Saliba AUS 2:01:37<br />
7 Trudee Hutchinson AUS 2:18:55 12 Leigh Bool AUS 2:04:08<br />
25km 25km<br />
1 Viola Valli ITA 5:56:51 1 Y Koudinov RUS 5:25:32<br />
2 Edith Van Dijk NED 6:00:36 2 S Gomez FRA 5:26:00<br />
3 Angela Maurer GER 6:06:19 3 S Lecat FRA 5:26:36<br />
9 Shelley Clark AUS 6:41:16 5 Mark Saliba AUS 5:29:<strong>17</strong><br />
2003 X FINA World Swimming Championships<br />
Barcelona, Spain<br />
July 13-27, 2003<br />
Men<br />
5k<br />
1 Evgeni Kochkarov (RUS) 0:53.11.9<br />
2 Christian Hein (GER) 0:53.13.9<br />
3 Vladimir Diattchine (RUS) 0:53.14.8<br />
4 Marco Formentini (ITA) 0:53.15.5<br />
5 Josh Santacaterina (AUS) 0:53.<strong>17</strong>.5<br />
6 Stefano Rubaudo (ITA) 0:0:53.<strong>17</strong>.8<br />
7 Emmanuel Poisser (FRA) 0:53.18.2<br />
8 Alan Bircher (GBR) 0:53.25.0<br />
9 Grant Cleland (AUS) 053.26.5<br />
10k<br />
1 Vladimir Diattchine (RUS) 1:50.58.8<br />
2 Christian Hein (GER) 1:51.06.5<br />
3 David Meca (ESP) 1:51.08.4<br />
4 Evgeny Bezruchenko (RUS) 1:51.08.5<br />
5 Petar Stoichev (BUL) 1:51.12.5<br />
6 Mark Saliba (AUS) 1:51.12.8<br />
7 Gillies Rondy (FRA) 1:51.13.0<br />
8 Damian Blaum (ARG) 1:51.13.8<br />
15 Grant Cleland (AUS) 1:51.40.6<br />
25k<br />
1 Yury Kudinov (RUS) 5:02.20.0<br />
2 David Meca (ESP) 5:02.20.4<br />
3 Petar Stoichev (BUL) 5:02.20.6<br />
4 Igor Majcen (SLO) 5:02.25.6<br />
5 Evgeni Kochkarov (RUS) 5:02.28.8<br />
6 Christof Wandratsch (GER) 5:02.28.9<br />
7 Stephane Gomez (FRA) 5:02.29.1<br />
8 Stephane Lecat (FRA) 5:06.40.7<br />
12 Brendan Capell (AUS) 5:07.38.2<br />
13 Mark Saliba (AUS) 5:09.41.8
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Women<br />
5k<br />
1 Viola Valli (ITA) 0:57.01<br />
2 Jana Pechanova (CZE) 0:57.03.09<br />
3 Britta Kamrau (GER) 0:57.06.4<br />
4 Ekatarina Seliverstova (RUS) 57.07.3<br />
5 Paula Wood (GBR) 0:57.07.8<br />
6 Yurema Requena (ESP) 0:57.08.2<br />
7 Stefanie Biller (GER) 0:57.08.6<br />
8 Edith Van Dijk (NED) 0:57.09.2<br />
10 T Hutchinson (AUS) 0:57.20.4<br />
2005 XI FINA World Championships<br />
Montreal, Canada<br />
July <strong>17</strong>-31.2005<br />
Women<br />
5km<br />
1 Larisa Ilchenko RUS 55:40.1<br />
2 Margy Keefe USA 55:44.3<br />
3 Edith Van Dijk NED 55:46.6<br />
4 Sara McLarty USA 55:56.1<br />
5 Jana Pechanova CZE 56:18.3<br />
6 Britta Kamrau GER 56:18.3<br />
7 Tanya Hunks CAN 56:18.7<br />
8 Ksenia Popova RUS 56.20.4<br />
11 Lauren Arndt AUS 56:22.8<br />
16 K Brookes-Peterson AUS 56:41.0<br />
Men<br />
5km<br />
1 Thomas Lurz GER 51:<strong>17</strong>.2<br />
2 Chip Peterson USA 51:18.8<br />
3 Simone Ercoli ITA 51:18.9<br />
4 Samuele Pampana ITA 51:37.5<br />
5 Alan Bircher GBR 51:37.6<br />
6 Daniil Serebrennikov 51:39.2<br />
7 Toni Franz GER 51:43.0<br />
8 Evgeny Drattsev RUS 51:54.5<br />
10 Ky Hurst AUS 51:57.7<br />
16 Josh Santacaterina AUS 52:05.2<br />
10k<br />
1 Viloa Valli (ITA) 1:59.49.9<br />
2 Angela Maurer (GER) 1:59.51.1<br />
3 Edith Van Dijk (NED) 1:59.53.0<br />
4 E Selivertsova (RUS) 1:59.55.9<br />
5 Britta Kamreu (GER) 1:59.58.4<br />
6 Trudee Hutchinson (AUS) 2:00.03.7<br />
7 Van Der Weijden (NED) 2:01.23.7<br />
8 Paula Wood (GBR) 2:01.56.6<br />
18 Chloe Abbott (AUS) 2:08.50.9<br />
10km<br />
1 Edith Van Dijk NED 1:56.00.5<br />
2 Federicka Vitale ITA 1:56.02.5<br />
3 Britta Kamrai GER 1:56.04.0<br />
4 Popova Ksenia RUS 1:56.04.5<br />
5 Trudee Hutchinson AUS 1:56.07.7<br />
6 Xenia Lopez ESP 1:56.08.5<br />
7 Moralieva Ivanka BUL 1:56.12.8<br />
8 Pechanova Jana CZE 1:56.14.3<br />
14 Brookes-Peterson K AUS 1:57.28.6<br />
10km<br />
1 Chip Peterson USA 1:46.38.1<br />
2 Thomas Lurz GER 1:46.45.2<br />
3 Petar Stoychev BUL 1:46.59.4<br />
4 Gilles Rondy FRA 1:47.04.9<br />
5 Maarten vd Weijden NED 1:47.07.4<br />
6 Fabio Venturini ITA 1:47.09.7<br />
7 Diego Nogueira ESP 1:47.18.8<br />
8 Brendan Capell AUS 1:47.11.2<br />
14 Josh Santacaterina AUS 1:47.47.2<br />
25k<br />
1 Edith Van Dijk (NED) 5:35.43.5<br />
2 Britta Kamrau (GER) 5:35.46.1<br />
3 Angela Maurer (GER) 5:35.46.5<br />
4 Ksenia Popova (RUS) 5:38.19.4<br />
5 Laura La Piana (ITA) 5:38.21.7<br />
6 Cindy Persoons (BEL) 5:38.54.8<br />
7Natalia Pankina (RUS) 5:39.12.0<br />
8 Briley Bergen (USA) 5:39.12.3<br />
12 Shelley Clark (AUS) 5:46.38.5<br />
20 Melissa Benson (AUS) 6:18.47.2<br />
25km<br />
1 Edith Van Dijk NED 5:25.06.6<br />
2 Britta Kamrau GER 5:25.06.9<br />
3 Laura La Piana ITA 5:25.11.5<br />
4 Oleysa Shalygina RUS 5:25.13.3<br />
5 Natalia Pankina RUS 5:25.14.7<br />
6 Ivanka Moralieva BUL 5:25.16.2<br />
7 Stefanie Biller GER 5:26.27.9<br />
8 Alessandra Romiti ITA 5:26.32.0<br />
10 Trudee Hutchinson AUS 5:27.29.7<br />
Lauren Arndt AUS DNF<br />
25km<br />
1 David Meca ESP 5:00.21,4<br />
2 Brendan Capell AUS 5:00.23.6<br />
3 Petar Stoychev BUL 5:00.28.4<br />
4 Stephane Gomez FRA 5:00.32.3<br />
5 Josh Santacaterina AUS 5:00.33.1<br />
6 Maarten vd Weijden NED 5:00.33.9<br />
7 Gilles Rondy FRA 5:00.35.4<br />
8 Mohamed Elzanaty EGY 5:01.37.1
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DIVING
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
AUSSIE TEEN TEAM READY TO ROCK THE BOARDS AT MSAC<br />
GONE ARE THE OLD FAMILIAR FACES – Matt Helm, Loudy Tourky, Chantelle and Robert<br />
Newbery and Steve Barnett –the main stays of <strong>Australia</strong>’s elite international diving troop for the<br />
past decade.<br />
But usher in the new generation – Melissa Wu, Sharleen Stratton, Bree Cole, Alex Croak, Grant<br />
Nel, Scott Robertson and Peter Hill – an average age of 19, not one Olympian among them but<br />
they have talent to burn.<br />
The “Emerging Seven” will form the basis of <strong>Australia</strong>’s Olympic squad not just for 2008 in Beijing<br />
but certainly 2012 in London.<br />
Under the watchful and astute eyes of National Head Coach Hui Tong, the teenage divers from<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> are not expected to match it with the class, the style and the poise of their Chinese,<br />
Russian and Canadian opponents.<br />
Qualifying for finals will put them on track, medals in <strong>Melbourne</strong> for “Generation Next” will be hard<br />
to come by – but a stepping stone to bigger and better things.<br />
It is a team laden with <strong>Australia</strong>’s brightest young talent with their sights set high in front of a home<br />
crowd at the <strong>Melbourne</strong> Sports And Aquatic Centre.<br />
The <strong>Australia</strong>ns will be spearheaded by triple <strong>Australia</strong>n gold medallist Sharleen Stratton who will<br />
be joined by Bree Cole, her partner in their gold medal win at the 2006 Commonwealth Games<br />
who will both be looking to replicate their performance, which wooed the <strong>Melbourne</strong> crowd just<br />
over 12 month ago.<br />
Teen sensation Melissa Wu, will once again line up against the worlds best on the 10m-platform at<br />
the very same pool that has seen her take two consecutive National titles.<br />
But unlike last year’s Games, where Wu won 10m synchro silver with former Olympic gymnast<br />
Alex Croak, she will have a new partner in the versatile Cole.<br />
Croak who is rising up the ranks after making the switch from Gymnastics to Diving in 2004, will<br />
join Wu in the individual 10m.<br />
In the men, Commonwealth Games finalist Scott Robertson – now the senior member of the male<br />
brigade - is hoping to continue his great form leading into the World Championships.<br />
With a number of perfect tens now under his belt Robertson is set to take on the world on both the<br />
3m-springboard and the 10m-platform becoming <strong>Australia</strong>’s latest diving all-rounder.<br />
Peter Hill and Grant Nel will be stepping up into the senior ranks for the very first time after some<br />
great performances at the World Junior Championships – Hill off 10m and Nel off 1m, with<br />
Robertson joining Hill on 10m synchro.<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong> will be a major stepping stone as Beijing beckons and London lingers….! – IAN<br />
HANSON.<br />
Their first steps into the elite senior competition are sure to be nervous ones but important as Diving <strong>Australia</strong> looks to cement its position as<br />
one of the best nation’sDiving <strong>Australia</strong>as invested heavily in the current crop of divers ensuring each one has gained all rnational<br />
competition.
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AUSTRALIAN DIVING TEAM<br />
WOMEN<br />
NAME 1Metre 3 Metre Platform 3 Metre Synchro Platform Synchro<br />
Sharleen Stratton X X X<br />
Bree Cole X X X<br />
Melissa Wu X X<br />
Alex Croak X X<br />
MEN<br />
Scott Robertson X X X X<br />
Peter Hill X X<br />
Grant Nel X X<br />
STAFF<br />
Hui Tong National Coach<br />
Chen Xiang Ning Coach<br />
Song Xu Hua Massage Therapist<br />
Jared Clarke <strong>Media</strong> Officer<br />
PREVIOUS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MEDAL WINNERS<br />
1998 X FINA World Championships, Perth, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
3m springboard Bronze Chantelle Newbery (nee Michell)<br />
2001 XI FINA World Championships, Fukuoka, Japan<br />
3m springboard Silver Irina Lashko<br />
10m platform Bronze Mathew Helm<br />
10m platform Bronze Loudy Tourky<br />
2003 XII FINA World Championships, Barcelona, Spain<br />
1m springboard Gold Irina Lashko<br />
10m synchro platform Gold Mathew Helm/Robert Newbery<br />
10m platform Silver Mathew Helm<br />
10m platform Silver Lynda Folauhola/Loudy Tourky<br />
2005 XIII FINA World Championships, Montreal, Canada<br />
10m synchro platform Silver Loudy Tourky/Chantelle Newbery<br />
10m platform Silver Loudy Tourky
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
COMPETITIVE FORMAT<br />
The one-metre springboard events (NON OLYMPIC) At the World Championships there shall be a preliminarary<br />
and final competition. The final competiton shall be conducted in a tournament system, the details of which shall<br />
be decided by the Bureau on the recommendation of the FINA Diving Technical committee.<br />
The final shall comprise the top twelve (12) ranked divers from the preliminary competition.<br />
3 Metre Springboard and 10 metre Platform<br />
There shall be a preliminary, a semi-final and a final competition. The semi-final shall compromise the top<br />
eighteen (18) ranked divers from the preliminary competition and the final shall compromise the top twelve<br />
(12) ranked divers from the semi-final. The preliminary, semi-final and final competitions are separate events each<br />
starting from zero (0) points.<br />
The Women's springboard competitions shall comprise five (5) dives from different groups without limit of degree<br />
of difficulty.<br />
The Men's springboard competitions shall comprise six (6) dives without limit of degree of difficulty, of which one<br />
dive shall be selected from each group, plus an additional dive which may be selected from any group.<br />
The Women's platform competitions shall compromise five (5) dives from different groups without limit of degree<br />
of difficulty.<br />
The Men's platform competitions shall compromise six (6) dives from different groups without limit of degree of<br />
difficulty.<br />
Types of Dives<br />
There are six different groups of platform and springboard dives. The first four types involve rotating in different<br />
directions relative to the board and the starting position. The fifth group includes any dive with a twist, and the final<br />
group, used in platform diving, begins with an arm stand.<br />
Judging<br />
1. Forward <strong>Group</strong>: The diver faces the front of the board and rotates toward the water. Dives in this<br />
group range from the simple front dive to the difficult four and one-half somersault. Dive numbers in this<br />
group begin with the number one (eg. 107B).<br />
2. Backward <strong>Group</strong>: All the dives in this group begin with the diver on the end of the board with their<br />
back to the water. The direction of rotation is away from the board. Dive numbers in this group begin with<br />
the number two (eg. 205B).<br />
3. Reverse <strong>Group</strong>: These dives begin with the diver facing the front of the board (using a forward<br />
approach) and rotating towards the board. Dive numbers in this group begin the number three (eg. 305C).<br />
4. Inward <strong>Group</strong>: The diver stands on the end of the board with their back to the water and rotates<br />
toward the board, the opposite of the backward groups' movement. Dives numbers in this group begin<br />
with the number four (eg. 405B).<br />
5. Twisting <strong>Group</strong>: Any dive with a twist is included in this group. There are four types of twisting dives,<br />
forward, backward, reverse and inward. Due to the possible combinations this group includes more dives<br />
than any other. Dive numbers in this group begin with the number five (eg 5253B).<br />
6. Arm stand <strong>Group</strong>: In platform diving there is a sixth, unique group of dives called 'arm stands'. here<br />
the diver assumes a handstand position on the edge of the platform before executing the dive. Dive<br />
numbers in this group begin with the number six (eg. 6241B).<br />
Divers are judged by a panel of seven judges who give a score between zero (0) and ten (10) points for each dive<br />
performed. The points awarded can categorise dives as follows:<br />
0 completely failed<br />
0.5-2 unsatisfactory<br />
2.5-4.5 deficient<br />
5.0-6.0 satisfactory
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6.5-8.0 good<br />
8.5-10 very good<br />
In classifying a dive into one of the judging categories, certain parts of each dive must be analysed and evaluated,<br />
and an overall award obtained.<br />
The parts of the dive are:<br />
1. Approach- Should be smooth but forceful showing good form.<br />
2. Take-off- Must show control and balance, plus the proper angle of leaving and landing for the particular<br />
dive being attempted.<br />
3. Elevation- The amount of spring or lift a diver receives from the take-off greatly affects the appearance of<br />
the dive. Since more height means more time, a higher dive generally affords greater accuracy and<br />
smoothness of motion.<br />
4. Execution- This is most important, for this is the actual dive. A judge watches for proper mechanical<br />
performance, technique, form and grace.<br />
5. Entry- The entry into the water is very significant because it is the last thing a judge sees and the part<br />
probably remembered best. The two criteria evaluated at entry are the angle of entry- which should be<br />
vertical, and the amount of splash- which should be as little as possible.<br />
Scoring<br />
Individual Events - when all 7 judges have allocated a score for a dive, the two highest and two lowest scores are<br />
eliminated. When more than two judges scores are equal then, only two of the equal awards shall be<br />
cancelled. If only five sjudges are used, the highest and lowest judges scores will be eliminated.<br />
In sycchronised diving, the highest and lowest scores for execution, and the highest and lowest scores for<br />
synchronisation shall be eliminated.<br />
When two or more judges scores are equal, either or the equal scores may be cancelled.
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COACH PROFILES<br />
NAME: HUI TONG<br />
D.O.B: 8 <strong>March</strong>, 1963<br />
POSITION ON<br />
TEAM<br />
National Head Coach<br />
BORN: Wuhan, China<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
OCCUPATION: Head Coach AIS<br />
CLUB <strong>Australia</strong>n Institute of Sport<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS (<strong>Australia</strong>n Teams):<br />
Coach - Olympic Games: 2000-2004;<br />
Commonwealth Games: 2002;2006 FINA World<br />
Championships 2001, 2003; 2005<br />
FINA World Cups: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006.<br />
PREVIOUS SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS:<br />
Athlete: 1984 Olympic Games (4 th 10m platform)<br />
WHEN I’M NOT INVOLVED IN DIVING I ENJOY: Spending time with my family.<br />
AUSTRALIAN ATHLETE ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
YEAR EVENT ATHLETE PLACE<br />
2004 Olympic Games, Athens Chantelle Newbery Gold<br />
Olympic Games, Athens Chantelle Newbery Bronze<br />
Olympic Games, Athens Mathew Helm Silver<br />
Olympic Games, Athens Robert Newbery Bronze x 3<br />
Olympic Games, Athens Steven Barnett Bronze<br />
PROFILE: Hui is the Head Coach of the AIS Diving program, a former athlete on the Chinese National team who<br />
won gold in the platform event at the 1985 and 1987 FINA Diving World Cups and finished fourth in the platform<br />
event at the 1984 Olympics. He then moved into coaching and was the National Team and Assistant Coach of the<br />
National Training Centre (Junior Development) in Beijing, China, from 1987-90. He moved to Canada and was<br />
Assistant Coach and then Head Coach with Dive Calgary Sports Society for a decade. In 2001, he joined the AIS<br />
Diving program in <strong>Australia</strong>. He is considered to be one of the world’s top diving coaches and he has been<br />
reappointed to spearhead the <strong>Australia</strong>n team towards the 2008 Games in Beijing. Prior to the arrival of Hui Tong<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> had not won a gold medal at an Olympics in 80 years.<br />
NAME: XIANGNING CHEN<br />
D.O.B: 13 September, 1974<br />
POSITION ON<br />
TEAM<br />
Coach<br />
BORN: China<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
OCCUPATION: Coach QAS<br />
CLUB Queensland Academy of Sport<br />
AUSTRALIAN ATHLETE ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
YEAR EVENT & ATHLETE PLACE<br />
2006 Melissa Wu – <strong>Melbourne</strong> Commonwealth<br />
Games, 10m synchronised platform<br />
2nd<br />
2006 <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Diving Championships, 10m<br />
platform<br />
1st<br />
2006 Fina Italian Grand Prix, 10m Platform 2nd<br />
2006 Ashley Du Muelenaere – National Elite Junior<br />
Championships, Girls 13 years and under<br />
1st<br />
2006 Rodger Lilleyman – National Elite Junior<br />
Championships, Synchronised Springboard<br />
1st<br />
WHEN I’M NOT INVOLVED IN DIVING I ENJOY: Travelling, music, movies and the computer
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ATHLETE PROFILES<br />
NAME: ALEXANDRA CROAK<br />
NICKNAME: Alex<br />
D.O.B: 9, July, 1984<br />
AGE: 22<br />
BORN: Sydney NSW<br />
LIVES: Sydney NSW<br />
HGT: 166cm<br />
WGT: 55 kg<br />
CLUB Perfect Ten Diving (NSWIS)<br />
TRAINS(Pool): Sydney Olympic Park<br />
COACH: Chava Sobrino<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Silver Medallist 10m Synchro<br />
Commonwealth Games 2006, 5th American Grand Prix<br />
2006, Silver Medallist 10m Synchro Italian Grand Prix<br />
2006<br />
IN 2005: Semi-finalist 1m World University Games 2005;<br />
IN 2004 Just started diving<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother – Heather McDonald, father –<br />
Michael Croak, brother – Ben, sisters – Emma and Rebecca<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE : Parents<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Lucas Neill!<br />
ROLE MODELS: Lucas Neill!<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Student at Sydney University doing<br />
Occupational Therapy, work with a promotions company on<br />
weekends<br />
SPORTS BEFORE DIVING/AUSTRALIAN TEAMS/MAJOR<br />
RESULTS: In above table<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW<br />
ABOUT YOU NOW:<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Watching TV in tracksuit and ugg<br />
boots<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Nothing – I don’t cook<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Chocolate<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM DIVING: Relax<br />
and hang out with friends<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Socceroos<br />
MOVIES: Girl interrupted<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Titles: 2,<br />
Stage 4 sub-junior All Around 1996,<br />
Senior All Around 2002 – (both for Gymnastics)<br />
TV SHOW: Last man standing, Will and Grace and Footballers<br />
Wives<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Pearl Jam and Triple J<br />
CD’S: Vitalogy – Pearl Jam, Celebrity Skin – Hole, Stripped –<br />
Christina Aguilera<br />
DRINK: Cold, cold water<br />
DIVING MEET: Olympics<br />
PETS: Jack and Honey – both cocker spaniels<br />
BEST MATES: Michelle Hayward, Erin Lowrie and Jacqui Dunn<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA<br />
OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Mum was a<br />
swimmer and dad was a cyclist, Emma was a surf lifesaver and<br />
swimmer at national level and Rebecca was a swimmer at<br />
national level<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Indecisive, worrier, determined<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? To be a<br />
dual Olympian for two different sports<br />
DIVING SHORT TERM GOALS: <strong>Melbourne</strong> Worlds <strong>2007</strong><br />
DIVING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Beijing Olympics 2008<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To succeed in everything I set out to<br />
do<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR DIVING CAREER? Just financial problems<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START DIVING AND WHY? 19 –<br />
because I wanted to take up another sport after my gymnastics<br />
career<br />
FAVOURITE DIVER AND WHY? Melissa Wu – she’s a little<br />
ripper, Loudy Tourky – extremely talented<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: Count your blessings, not your troubles<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR eg. RESULTS<br />
Olympics Sydney <strong>Australia</strong> 2000 7 th Teams Event - gymnastics<br />
World Championships Ghent Belgium 2001 All around finalist, 7 th Teams Event - gymnastics<br />
Commonwealth Games Manchester, England 2002 1st Teams Event, 2 nd vault, 4 th bars - gymnastics<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 2 nd 10m Synchro (Wu) – Diving<br />
Grand Prix Fort Lauderdale, America 2006 5 th 10m Platform – Diving<br />
Rome, Italy 2006 8 th 10m Platform, 2 nd 10m Synchro (Wu) – Diving<br />
World Cup Chang Shu, China 2006 15 th 10m Platform, 5 th Synchro (Wu) – Diving
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NAME: BRIONY (BREE) COLE<br />
NICKNAME: Bree<br />
D.O.B: 28 th February 1983<br />
AGE: 24<br />
BORN: <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
LIVES: Brisbane<br />
HGT: 160 cm<br />
WGT: 50 kg<br />
CLUB AIS / VIS<br />
TRAINS(Pool): Chandler, Brisbane<br />
COACH: Hui Tong<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Winning a gold medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games,<br />
in front of my home crowd, <strong>Melbourne</strong>. Set National<br />
Record with Sharleen Stratton in 3m synchro event at<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Championships earlier in 2006. Medallist at<br />
numerous FINA Grand Prix meets in 2006<br />
IN 2005: Finalist in my two events at the World<br />
Championship – 12 th 3m, and 8 th 3m synchro. Bronze<br />
medal and 6 th place at World University Games in 3m<br />
synchro and 3m respectively). Medallist at numerous<br />
international meets. IN 2004:Silver medal at <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Championships. Second place at Olympic trials in 3m<br />
synchro event.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: eg. Mum – Mary Cole, Dad –<br />
Wayne Cole, Older Sister – Sian Cole<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE : Family and coaches<br />
ROLE MODELS: Chantelle Newbery, Robert Newbery,<br />
Greg Louganis<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: PE teacher at a Primary School<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW<br />
ABOUT YOU NOW: That I am a Primary School Teacher<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Smoothies<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Computer and<br />
the Internet<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM DIVING:<br />
Read, relax, use the Internet, listen to music, watch<br />
movies<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Western Bulldogs for AFL<br />
MOVIES: True romance, Kill Bill 1 & 2, Reservoir Dogs,<br />
Pulp Fiction, Hostel, Austin Powers 1, 2 & 3, Dirty<br />
Dancing, Supersize Me, Empire Records<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Titles:<br />
2 – 3m Synchro (2006, 07)<br />
TV SHOW: Scrubs, Myth Busters, 30 Days, Sex and the<br />
City, the Simpsons, Futurama<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Wolfmother, Weird Al Yankovic, Bryan<br />
Adams, Chris Isaak, Elton John, Kylie, Lenny Kravits, Pete<br />
Murray, Powderfinger, Scissor Sisters, U2<br />
DRINK: Smoothies<br />
DIVING MEET: Commonwealth Games<br />
HOBBIES: Read, use the Internet, listen to music, watch<br />
movies<br />
PETS: Three cats in <strong>Melbourne</strong> – Mishka, Jasper and<br />
Kismet<br />
BEST MATES: Martin, and all the divers<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Fast Food Nation<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR<br />
LIFE AND WHY? Family and coaches<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3<br />
WORDS? Goal driven, positive, quirky<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED?<br />
Someone who trained hard and had fun doing it<br />
DIVING SHORT TERM GOALS: Dive at World<br />
Championships and medal<br />
DIVING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Medal at the<br />
Olympics<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Medal at the Olympics<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES<br />
DURING YOUR DIVING CAREER? Injuries<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START DIVING AND WHY? 10<br />
years old, diving looked like fun<br />
FAVOURITE DIVER AND WHY? Guo Jingjing – simply<br />
amazing<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: ‘Success is how high you bounce<br />
when you hit rock bottom’ George Paton.<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Championships Montreal, Canada 2005 12 th on women’s 3m & 8 th on women’s 3m synchronised with Sharleen<br />
Stratton<br />
Commonwealth Games <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1 st on women’s 3m synchronised with Sharleen Stratton<br />
Grand Prix Ft Lauderdale, USA 2006 2 nd on women’s 3m synchronised with Sharleen Stratton & 13 th on women’s<br />
3m<br />
Zhuhai, China 2006 3 rd on women’s 3m synchronised with Sharleen Stratton & 9 th on women’s<br />
3m<br />
Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 2 nd on women’s 3m synchronised with Sharleen Stratton & 8 th on women’s<br />
3m<br />
Rome, Italy 2005 3 rd on women’s 3m synchronised with Carlie Gidman, 7 th on women’s 3m &<br />
8 th on 1m<br />
World University Games Izmir, Turkey 2005 3 rd on women’s 3m synchronised with Amey Moors-Chantry, 6 th on women’s<br />
3m & 11 th on women’s 1m
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NAME PETER HILL<br />
D.O.B: 15 July 1988<br />
AGE: 18<br />
BORN: Beechworth, NSW<br />
LIVES: Sydney, NSW<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>8cm<br />
WGT: 82 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Wagga<br />
TRAINS (Pool): SOPAC<br />
COACH: Chava Sobrino<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
In 2006: 13 th - Platform, World Junior Championships, 11 th<br />
– Platform, Russia Grand Prix; IN 2004: 1 st - 1m, Camo<br />
International, Canada , 6 th - Platform, World Junior<br />
Championships<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum, Dad, 2 brothers and 1 sister<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Wearing the Aussie tracksuit<br />
ROLE MODELS: My Family<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: None<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Socialising with mates<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Everything<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My Car<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM DIVING: Fishing,<br />
football, water skiing, parties<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Championships <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> <strong>2007</strong><br />
Grand Prix Germany 2006 <strong>17</strong> th Platform<br />
Russia 2006 11 th Platform<br />
World Jnr Championships Brazil 2004 <strong>17</strong> th Platform<br />
Malaysia 2006 13 th Platform<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Warriors<br />
DIVING MEET: Country Championships<br />
HOBBIES: Fishing, Cars<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? Family – they have always been there for me.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Fun, exciting, grumpy<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a good<br />
person<br />
DIVING SHORT TERM GOALS: Olympics<br />
DIVING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Winning Olympic Games<br />
gold medal<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START DIVING AND WHY? 12, liked the<br />
idea of jumping from 10m in the air<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: ‘Kick out for gold’ (Glen Binny – first<br />
Coach)
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NAME GRANT NEL<br />
D.O.B: 7 <strong>April</strong> 1988<br />
AGE: 18<br />
BORN: JHB South Africa<br />
LIVES: Wonga Park, VIC<br />
HGT:<br />
WGT: 70kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: <strong>Melbourne</strong> Elite Diving Academy<br />
TRAINS (Pool): MSAC<br />
COACH: Pavel Plotnikov<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
IN 2006 Junior (A)diver of the year ; Competed at FINA<br />
World Junior Championships in KL Malaysia and the<br />
Russian and German Grand Prix.; IN 2005 CAMO<br />
international – 2 nd 3m Springboard , 5 th Platform , 8 th<br />
1m<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum- Avril Nel and dad – Viv Nel<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My parents support and my<br />
mates<br />
ROLE MODELS: Craig Mottram, Hicham el Guerrouj, Lance<br />
Armstrong<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Studying science at ACU in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT<br />
YOU NOW: I live on a farm<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Working on the farm<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Roast lamb or garlic prawns<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Family and friends<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM DIVING: Be<br />
around mates<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Western Bulldogs, Natal Sharks (Rugby<br />
Union)<br />
MOVIES: Borat<br />
TV SHOW: House, Simpsons<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: House/Phunk<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Championships <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>2007</strong><br />
Grand Prix Electrosal, Russia 2006<br />
Rostock, Germany 2006<br />
World Jnr Championships KL, Malaysia 2006 10 th in 3m Synchro, <strong>17</strong> th in 3m individual<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Titles:<br />
1 – 1m springboard (<strong>2007</strong>)<br />
FOOD: Shellfish, Roasts<br />
DRINK: Powerade<br />
DIVING MEET: Nationals <strong>2007</strong><br />
HOBBIES: Paintball<br />
PETS: 80 Cows, 7 chickens, 3 dogs and a cat they all have<br />
names<br />
BEST MATES: Pretto, Clough, Tom, Horsey, Tom, Polizzie<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Lance Armstrong – its not all about the<br />
bike<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Family<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Five<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA<br />
OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Mother World<br />
Champs for gymnastics<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? Parents because of there love and support<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Full of life<br />
DIVING SHORT TERM GOALS: Improve technique<br />
DIVING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic gold medal<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Own my own business and have<br />
kids one day<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR DIVING CAREER? Some injuries<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START DIVING AND WHY? 12 – School<br />
started it<br />
FAVOURITE DIVER AND WHY? Robert Newbery – a great<br />
person, works hard has and has good time management skills<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Hicham el Guerouj – 4<br />
time Olympic winner<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: Pain is temporary but glory lasts<br />
FOREVER
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
2004 World Junior Championships: 7th men’s 16-18 (A<br />
<strong>Group</strong>) 3m Springboard , 2nd men’s 16-18 3m Springboard<br />
Synchronised; 2006 Commonwealth Games, <strong>Melbourne</strong>: 7th men’s 1m Springboard, 4th men’s 3m Springboard Synchronised<br />
IN 2005 Fairly frustrating year spent on and off training due to<br />
injury. Began the year with a bronze in the men’s 16-18 1m<br />
Springboard, and a gold in the men’s U18 3m Springboard<br />
synchronised at the 2005 Youth Olympics Festival in Sydney. IN<br />
2004 Fairly solid year where I placed 5th on all boards at the<br />
2004 Open National Championships. At the 2004 Olympic Trials<br />
in Sydney I got a bronze in the men’s 10m synchronised event,<br />
a 4th place in the men’s 10m individual platform event and a 5th place in the men’s 3m individual springboard event. At the<br />
Junior Nationals later in the year I won 1 gold, 2 silver’s and 1<br />
bronze medal, and qualified for the World Junior<br />
Championships, where I place 7th NAME: SCOTT ROBERTSON<br />
NICKNAME: Chief Lazy Eye<br />
D.O.B: 24<br />
individually on the 3m<br />
springboard and won a silver medal in the 3m springboard<br />
synchronised event.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Dad- Stephen Robertson, Mum- Sylvia<br />
Robertson, Brother- Brett Robertson<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE : Ray Houghton, Doug Walton<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Kostya Tszyu, Andre Agassi<br />
& Tiger Woods<br />
th June 1987<br />
AGE: 19<br />
BORN: Sale, Victoria<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, Queensland<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>5cm<br />
WGT: 78kg<br />
CLUB Whitehorse Diving Club (AIS)<br />
TRAINS(Pool): Chandler Aquatic Centre<br />
COACH: Hui Tong<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Student, QUT- Construction<br />
Managment<br />
SPORTS BEFORE DIVING/AUSTRALIAN TEAMS/MAJOR<br />
RESULTS (with year): Tried everything, only diving stuck.<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT<br />
YOU:<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: don’t care too much about karma, like to<br />
check horoscopes<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: manual labour, working in the<br />
garden, cooking, building or mixing things<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: anything and everything, mostly<br />
gourmet pizza’s and egg & bacon toasted sangaz<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Food<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM DIVING: Cooking,<br />
Mini Golf, listen to music, going to the beach, beers with friends<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Western Bulldogs<br />
MOVIES: Chopper, Shawshank redemption, Braveheart,<br />
TV SHOW: Sport<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Rap/Hip Hop<br />
CD’S: ipod<br />
DRINK: Canadian Club and Cola, Alcoholic Slurpies, Vanilla<br />
thickshakes<br />
DIVING MEET: Brazil World Championships 2004<br />
HOBBIES: Cooking<br />
PETS: Rocky (dog), Lazareth (fish)<br />
BEST MATES: Pete Hill, Thomas Rickards, Rodger Lilleyman,<br />
Melissa Wu<br />
LAST BOOK READ: How to build your own home?<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: 3<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA<br />
OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Grandfather<br />
fought in the war<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? Doug Walton, because he taught me from when I<br />
was a young boy, not just diving skills, but sportsmanship,<br />
leadership, maturity, passion and commitment.<br />
DIVING SHORT TERM GOALS: Olympic medal<br />
DIVING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic medal<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Olympic medal<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR DIVING CAREER? Injury<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START DIVING AND WHY? 6 because<br />
my parents puled me out of gym and I needed something to do<br />
FAVOURITE DIVER AND WHY? Dmitri Saoutine (Russia)<br />
because his consistency, diving style and ability is something I<br />
look up to and work towards<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Commonwealth Games <strong>Melbourne</strong> 2006 7 th individual men’s 1m springboard; 4 th men’s 3m springboard<br />
synchronised<br />
Grand Prix China 2006 4 th men’s 3m springboard synchronised, 20 th men’s 3m springboard<br />
Florida 2006 2 nd men’s 3m springboard synchronised, 18 th men’s 3m springboard<br />
World Jnr<br />
Championships<br />
Italy 2006 22 nd men’s 3m springboard<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Titles:<br />
1 – 10 Platform (<strong>2007</strong>)<br />
Brazil 2004 2 nd under18 men’s 3m springboard synchronised7 th 16-18 men’s 3m<br />
springboard<br />
Germany 2002 27 th 14-15 men’s 1m, 20 th 14-15 men’s 3m
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NAME: SHARLEEN STRATTON<br />
NICKNAME: Shaz<br />
D.O.B: 9 October 1987<br />
AGE: 19<br />
BORN: Brisbane, QLD<br />
LIVES: Birsbane, QLD<br />
HGT: 157<br />
WGT: 50<br />
CLUB RAPS<br />
TRAINS(Pool): Chandler<br />
COACH: Hui Tong<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Bronze medallist 3m Springboard 2004 Junior World<br />
Championships, Brazil….member of the 2005 World<br />
Championships, Montreal….silver medallist 3m<br />
springboard 2005 FINA Grand Prix 11, Fort Lauderdale,<br />
2005 <strong>Australia</strong>n Champion 1 and 3m springboard<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Jean Stratton, Murray Stratton, Creina<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Fitness Instructor<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT<br />
YOU:<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Massage<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Family and friends<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM DIVING: Hang out<br />
with my boyfriend Allan and friends<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: All Blacks NBL<br />
MOVIES: Just Married<br />
TV SHOW: Desperate Housewives<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Any<br />
FOOD: Chocolate<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Championships Montreal, Canada 2005 8th 3m synchro (Cole),<br />
11th FINA Grand Prix Fort Lauderdale,<br />
USA<br />
2005 2nd 3m springboard<br />
Jnr World<br />
Championships<br />
Belem, Brazil 2004 3rd 3m springboard<br />
XIII Commonwealth <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1<br />
Games<br />
st 3m synchro springboard (Cole),<br />
2nd 1m springboard, 5th 3m<br />
springboard<br />
Southern Cross Grand Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 4<br />
Prix<br />
th 3m Springboard, 2nd 3m synchro<br />
(Cole)<br />
15th FINA World Cup Changshu, China 2006 4th 1m springboard, 3m springboard<br />
??<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Titles<br />
5- women’s 3m springboard (2005,<strong>2007</strong>),<br />
1m springboard (2005, 2006, <strong>2007</strong>)<br />
DRINK: Milo<br />
DIVING MEET: USA because its on the beach<br />
PETS: Dog<br />
BEST MATES: Allan, Bree, Elise, Olivia<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: 4<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As<br />
successful<br />
DIVING SHORT TERM GOALS: Top 6 world champs and<br />
medal in 3m synchro<br />
DIVING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Medal at Olympic games<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START DIVING AND WHY? 12 because<br />
I didn’t like gymnastics<br />
FAVOURITE DIVER AND WHY? Gauling Jing – because she is<br />
an excellent diver<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: ‘Just do it’
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NAME: MELISSA WU<br />
NICKNAME: Woodles<br />
D.O.B: 3 RD May 1992<br />
AGE: 14<br />
BORN: Windsor, NSW<br />
LIVES: Thornlands, QLD<br />
HGT: 136 cm<br />
WGT: 30kg<br />
CLUB AIS/Paradise Diving Club<br />
TRAINS(Pool): Sleeman Sports Centre, Chandler<br />
COACH: Xiangning Chen/Hui Tong<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 2006 Commonwealth Games was<br />
probably the highlight for me because it was my first open<br />
team, my first international competition, and the first time I<br />
had competed synchro. It was also my first major<br />
international medal.<br />
IN 2005 – Junior Elite Nationals because I won 3 Gold<br />
medals and was named junior C diver of the year. This was<br />
my highest achievement at that point.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum (Debbi Wu), Dad (Hapwain Wu), Sister<br />
(Emily Wu-15), Sister (Kirsten Wu-13), Brother (Joshua Wu-9),<br />
Sister (Madeline Wu-8)<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE : My coach Xiangning Chen and<br />
my mum.<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Chantelle Newbery, Fu Mingxia<br />
ROLE MODELS: Chantelle and Robert Newbery, Matthew Helm,<br />
Laura Wilkinson, and Alexandre Despatie<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Grade 9 Student<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU:<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: If I trained well in a pair of togs, I will wear them<br />
again to training the next day. No competition superstitions.<br />
(Except I take my big pink teddy bear called Patchie with me<br />
whenever I go away to sleep with.)<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Reading<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Being as far away from it as<br />
possible!!<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Patchie<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM DIVING: Read, sleep,<br />
eat, play the piano, write, msn, myspace, hang out with my siblings.<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: <strong>Australia</strong>n Diving Team!!<br />
MOVIES: Bringing Down The House, White Chicks, Cheaper By<br />
The Dozen, Meet The Fockers, Chopper and anything funny really.<br />
TV SHOW: Seinfeld, Frasier, 3 Non-Blondes, Sports Kids Moms<br />
and Dads, America’s/<strong>Australia</strong>’s Next Top Model<br />
Individual <strong>Australia</strong>n Titles<br />
2- Open women’s platform (2006, <strong>2007</strong>)<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Black Eyed Peas<br />
DRINK: Apple mango juice<br />
DIVING COMPETITION: World Cup, China 2006<br />
HOBBIES: Reading, writing, playing the piano, eating and<br />
sleeping.<br />
BEST MATES: Scotty Robertson, Emily, Brit,<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Last Man Standing-Steven Bradbury<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Courage and Determination<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Yes Sister Emily<br />
competes at nationals for swimming.<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? My Mum because she sacrifices for me, drives me<br />
everywhere, gives me support and encouragement and she shares<br />
all the ups and downs with me.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Short,<br />
funny, tough<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a good role<br />
model and the world’s best female platform diver.<br />
DIVING SHORT TERM GOALS: <strong>2007</strong> World Championships<br />
DIVING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic GOLD Medal<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To do well at school, and pursue a<br />
career as a writer or in the media, or sports science.<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
DIVING CAREER? In 2003 I broke my arm terribly and suffered<br />
permanent nerve damage. I was out of the water for approx 6<br />
months.<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START DIVING AND WHY? 10. I tried<br />
gymnastics for a couple of months and didn’t like it so I gave diving<br />
a try.<br />
FAVOURITE DIVER AND WHY? Chantelle Newbery because she<br />
has always shown great strength and determination. She also<br />
managed to not only combine a hectic training schedule with being<br />
a mother and a wife but went on to put <strong>Australia</strong>n Diving on the<br />
map by winning an Olympic Gold Medal. Chantelle has been a<br />
mentor to me for some time now and she has given me a great<br />
deal of support and encouragement and taught me so much by<br />
sharing her experiences with me.<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: “Strong minds suffer without complaining;<br />
weak minds complain without suffering.”<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Commonwealth Games <strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 Silver medal 10m synchro (Alex Croak), 5 th 10m individual event.<br />
Grand Prix Rome, Italy 2006 Silver medal 10m individual and pb score of 392.95, Silver medal 10m<br />
synchro (Alex Croak)<br />
World Cup Changshu, China 2006 5 th place 10m synchro (Alex Croak), 10 th place 10m individual<br />
World Jnr Championships Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2006 Gold medal 10m individual platform -Junior B, 11 th 3m springboard –junior B
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DIVING RESULTS 1973 – 2005<br />
1973 I FINA World Championships<br />
Belgrade, Yugoslavia<br />
Women<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Kohler GDR 442.<strong>17</strong><br />
2 Knape SWE 434.19<br />
3 Janicke GDR 426.33<br />
4 Henriksson SWE 407.47<br />
5 Dracke GBR 403.50<br />
6 Irish USA 385.98<br />
7 Boys CAN 383.55<br />
8 Chandler USA 375.06<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Knape SWE 406.77<br />
2 Duchkova TCH 387.18<br />
3 Kalinina URS 381.42<br />
4 Schaefer USA 367.08<br />
5 Janicke GDR 365.73<br />
6 Fiedler GDR 355.59<br />
7 Keplar USA 343.05<br />
8 Boys CAN 324.18<br />
1975 II FINA World Championships<br />
Cali, Columbia<br />
Women<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Irina kalinina URS 489.91<br />
2 Tatiana Volynkina URS 473.37<br />
3 Christine Loock USA 466.92<br />
4 Carrie Irish USA 452.10<br />
5 Ulrike Knape SWE 451.20<br />
6 Christa Kohler GDR 449.16<br />
7 Terry York CAN 428.31<br />
8 Heide Becker GDR 426.60<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Janet Ely USA 403.89<br />
2 Irina Kalinina URS 387.99<br />
3 Ulrika Knape SWE 387.90<br />
4 Elena Vaitsevskovskaia URS 372.99<br />
5 Milena Duchkova TCH 358.26<br />
6 Terry York CAN 347.46<br />
7 Karin Guthke GDR 341.49<br />
8 Heide Becker GDR 340.98<br />
1978 III FINA World Championships<br />
West Berlin, Germany<br />
Women<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Irina Kalinina URS 691.43<br />
2 Cynthia Potter USA 643.22<br />
3 Jennifer Chandler USA 637.41<br />
4 Karin Guthke GDR 636.12<br />
5 Beate Rothie GDR 633.81<br />
6 Janet Nutter CAN 589.38<br />
7 Valerie McFarlaneAUS 549.26<br />
8 Sue Wetteskog SWE 538.65<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Irina Kalinina URS 412.71<br />
2 Martina Jaeschke GDR 384.09<br />
3 Melissa Briley USA 364.74<br />
4 Barb Weinstein USA 363.84<br />
5 kerstin Krause GDR 362.16<br />
6 Elena Vaitsevskovskaia URS 361.11<br />
7 Rikkio Yamanaka JPN 348.60<br />
8 Valerie McFarlaneAUS 339.42<br />
Men<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Boggs USA 618.57<br />
2 Bibiasi ITA 615.18<br />
3 Russell USA 579.48<br />
4 Cagnotto ITA 574.05<br />
5 Strahov URS 554.01<br />
6 Vasin URS 550.91<br />
7 Hoffmann GDR 549.90<br />
8 Granham CAN 485.76<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Diviasi ITA 559.53<br />
2 Russell USA 523.74<br />
3 Hoffmann GDR 492.15<br />
4 Cagnotto ITA 492.06<br />
5 Mihailin URS 484.05<br />
6 Moore USA 484.02<br />
7 Ambartzmjan URS 479.97<br />
8 Granham CAN 470.88<br />
Men<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Phil Boggs USA 597.12<br />
2 Klaus Dibiasi ITA 588.21<br />
3 Viatcheslav Strakhov URS 577.59<br />
4 Tim Moore USA 558.60<br />
5 Franco Cagnotto ITA 549.45<br />
6 Falk Hoffmann GDR 537.45<br />
7 Frank Taubert GDR 508.26<br />
8 Norbert Huda WGE 503.37<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Klaus Dibiasi ITA 547.98<br />
2 Nikolai Mikhailin URS 532.94<br />
3 Carlos Giron MEX 529.71<br />
4 Kent Vosler USA 521.58<br />
5 Falk Hoffmann GDR 537.45<br />
6 Tim Moore USA 495.81<br />
7 David Ambartsumjan URS 490.35<br />
8 Franco Cagnotto ITA 472.23<br />
Men<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Phil Boggs USA 913.95<br />
2 Falk Hoffmann GDR 873.33<br />
3 Giorgio Cagnotto ITA 845.51<br />
4 Aleksandr Kosenikov URS 840.27<br />
5 Carlos Giron MEX 836.43<br />
6 Christopher Snode GBR 835.08<br />
7 Dieter Doerr GER 8<strong>17</strong>.08<br />
8 Jim Kennedy USA 814.73<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Greg Louganis USA 844.11<br />
2 Falk Hofmann GER 836.76<br />
3 Vladmimir Alenik URS 813.62<br />
4 Carlos Giron MEX 802.32<br />
5 David Ambartsumjan URS 769.23<br />
6 Dieter Doerr GER 749.55<br />
7 Mark Virts USA 725.69<br />
8 Scott Cranham CAN 705.21
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1982 IV FINA World Championships<br />
Guayaquil, Ecuador<br />
Women<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Megan Neyer USA 501.03<br />
2 Chris Seufert USA 490.02<br />
3 Yuan Chun Peng CHN 482.10<br />
4 Irina Sidorova URS 468.03<br />
5 Brita Baldus GDR 459.15<br />
6 Martina Proeber GDR 458.49<br />
7 Sylvie Bernier CAN 449.16<br />
8 Zhanna Tsirulnikova URS 441.72<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Wendy Wyland USA 438.78<br />
2 Ramona Wenzel DDT 4<strong>17</strong>.99<br />
3 Ji Hong Zhou CHN 399.78<br />
4 Chen Ziao Xia CHN 396.57<br />
5 Servard Emirzian URS 396.18<br />
6 Alla Lobankina URS 390.69<br />
7 Debbie Rush USA 380.37<br />
8 Azpilcueta Tenorio MEX 357.96<br />
1986 V FINA World Championships<br />
Madrid, Spain<br />
Women<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 M Gao CHN 582.90<br />
2 Y Li CHN 549.42<br />
3 M Babkova URS 525.21<br />
4 D Jongejans HOL 501.06<br />
5 B Baldus GDR 497.88<br />
6 K Bensing GDR 493.35<br />
7 M Mitchell USA 491.79<br />
8 K McCormick USA 489.75<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 L Chen CHN 449.67<br />
2 W Lu CHN 422.25<br />
3 W Wyland USA 412.47<br />
4 A Lobankina URS 408.45<br />
5 A Stasulevich URS 401.13<br />
6 K Inselmann GDR 399.30<br />
7 I Kovacs HUN 369.78<br />
Men<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Greg Loganis USA 752.67<br />
2 Sergei Kuzmin URS 636.15<br />
3 Alexandr Portnov URS 631.56<br />
4 Li Kongzheng CHN 627.90<br />
5 Falk Hoffman DDR 625.71<br />
6 Ron Merriott USA 624.30<br />
7 Carlos Giron MEX 597.72<br />
8 Christopher Snode GBR 597.21<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Greg Louganis USA 634.26<br />
2 Vladimir Aleinik URS 629.85<br />
3 Bruce Kimball USA 619.68<br />
4 Thomas Knutha GDR 597.21<br />
5 Li Hongping CHN 594.39<br />
6 Li Kongzheng CHN 588.81<br />
7 Falk Hoffmann GDR 577.32<br />
8 Dieter Doerr FRG 552.36<br />
8 M Mitchell USA 367.02<br />
Men<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 G Loganis USA 750.06<br />
2 L Tan CHN 692.28<br />
3 H Li CHN 642.06<br />
4 M Bradshaw USA 628.95<br />
5 N Stajkovic AUT 600.42<br />
6 A Killat FRG 591.78<br />
7 N Drozhin URS 584.52<br />
8 M Castellani ITA 568.02<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Greg Louganis USA 668.58<br />
2 K Li CHN 624.33<br />
3 B Kimball USA 599.91<br />
4 S Haage GDR 541.44<br />
5 H Tong CHN 539.19<br />
6 S Gurylev URS 530.25<br />
7 J Mondragon MEX 513.30<br />
8 G Starodubtsev URS 510.57
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1990 VI FINA World Championships<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
Women<br />
1m Springboard<br />
1 Gao Min CHN 478.26<br />
2 Wendy Lucero USA 467.82<br />
3 Heidemarie Bartova TCH 449.76<br />
4 Irina Lashko URS 446.82<br />
5 Mary DePiero CAN 421.89<br />
6 Jodie Rogers AUS 421.38<br />
7 Yu Xiaoling CHN 418.23<br />
8 Julie Ovenhouse USA 415.74<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Gao Min CHN 539.01<br />
2 Irina Lashko URS 524.70<br />
3 Brita Baldus GER 503.73<br />
4 Lu Haisong CHN 499.71<br />
5 Daphne Jongejans HOL 492.99<br />
6 Heidemare Bartova TCH 467.52<br />
7 Julie Overhouse USA 415.74<br />
8 Katrin Bensing GER 455.43<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Fu Mingxia CHN 426.51<br />
2 Elena Miroshina URS 402.87<br />
3 Wendy Lian Williams USA 400.23<br />
4 Xu Yanmei CHN 399.12<br />
5 Kim Chunk-Ok PRK 377.76<br />
6 Inga Afonina URS 376.74<br />
7 Doris Pecher GER 376.47<br />
8 Monika Kuhn GER 376.<strong>17</strong><br />
1994 VII FINA World Championships<br />
Rome, Italy<br />
Women<br />
1m Springboard<br />
1 Chen Lixia CHN 279.30<br />
2 Tan Shuping CHN 276.00<br />
3 Anne Pelletier CAN 273.84<br />
4 Cheril Santini USA 261.72<br />
5 Yulia Pakhalina RUS 263.16<br />
6 Vera Ilyina RUS 262.92<br />
7 Conny Schmalfuss GER 261.06<br />
8 Vivian Alberty PUR 230.70<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Tan Shuping CHN 548.49<br />
2 Vera Ilyina RUS 498.60<br />
3 Claudia Bockner GER 480.15<br />
4 Karen Dalton USA 471.42<br />
5 Yulia Pakhalina RUS 470.34<br />
6 Simona Koch GER 467.73<br />
7 Svetlana Alekseeva BLG 446.64<br />
8 Julia Cruz ESP 440.19<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Fu Mingxia CHN 434.04<br />
2 Chi Bin CHN 420.24<br />
3 Mary Jose Alcala MEX 396.48<br />
4 Eileen Richetelli USA 395.88<br />
5 Amme
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1998 VIII FINA World Championships<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
Women<br />
1m Springboard<br />
1 Irina Lashko RUS 296.07<br />
2 Vera Ilyina RUS 288.06<br />
3Jing Zhang CHN 260.31<br />
4 Jackie Schneider SUI 259.77<br />
5 Eryn Bulmer CAN 257.01<br />
6 Lang Rao CHN 205.26<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Yulia Pakhalina RUS 544.62<br />
2 Jingjing Guo CHN 518.76<br />
3 Chantelle Michell AUS 515.07<br />
4 Anna Lindberg SWE 497.82<br />
5 Olena Zhupyna UKR 494.19<br />
6 Vera lIyina RUS 488.88<br />
7 Irina Vyguzova KAZ 487.80<br />
8 Eryn Bulmer CAN 485.16<br />
3m synchronised Springboard<br />
1 Irina Lashko/Yulia Pakhalina RUS 282.30<br />
2 Lang Rao/Ronhjuan Li CHN 276.18<br />
3 Kathy Pasek/Tracy Bonner USA 263.91<br />
4 Julia Cruz/Dolores Saez de Ibarra ESP 259.68<br />
5 Claudia Bockner/Conny Schmalfuss GER 256.56<br />
6 Jackie Schneider/Katia Maliev-Aviolat SUI 242.31<br />
7 Oleng Zhupyna/Olga Lyeonova UKR 234.63<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Olena Zhupyna UKR 550.41<br />
2 Yuyan Cai CHN 536.25<br />
3 Li Chen CHN 519.45<br />
4 Chantelle Michell AUS 475.29<br />
5 Laura Wilkinson USA 472.65<br />
6 Annika Walter GER 472.35<br />
7 Irina Vyguzova KAZ 471.12<br />
8 Emilie Heymans CAN 465.48<br />
10m synchronsied platform<br />
1Olena Zhupyna/Svitlana Serbina UKR 278.28<br />
2 Li Chen/Yuyan Cai CHN 276.54<br />
3 Kristin Link/Lindsay Long USA 265.47<br />
4 Julie Danaux/Odile Arboles FRA 263.67<br />
5 Ute Wetzig/Anke Piper GER 261.63<br />
6 AnisoaraOpriea/Clara Ciocan ROM 261.21<br />
8 Rebecca Gilmore/Phil Tosh AUS 249.66<br />
7 Olga Khristoforova/Evgenia Olshevskaya RUS 255.72<br />
Men<br />
1m Springboard<br />
1 Zhuocheng Yu CHN 4<strong>17</strong>.54<br />
2 Troy Dumais USA 415.74<br />
3 Holger Schlepps GER 398.31<br />
4 Yilin Zhou CHN 391.32<br />
5 Dean Pullar AUS 383.73<br />
6 Evan Stewart ZIM 378.30<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Dmitry Sautin RUS 746.79<br />
2 Yilin Zhou CHN 694.92<br />
3 Vassiliy Lisovskiy RUS 651.60<br />
4 Imre Lengyel HUN 630.99<br />
5 Andreas Wels GER 609.39<br />
6 P.J. Bogart USA 608.22<br />
7 Philippe Comtois CAN 607.74<br />
3m synchronised Springboard<br />
1 Hao Xu/Zhuocheng Yu CHN 313.50<br />
2 Alexander Mesch/Holger Schlepps GER 308.2/8<br />
3 Shannon Roy/Dean Pullar AUS 305.16<br />
4 Tony Ali/Mark Shipman GBR 295.35<br />
5 P.J. Bogart/Kent Ferguson USA 276.72<br />
6 Donald Miranda/Nicola Marconi ITA 270.06<br />
7 Igor Loukashin/Alexandr Varlamov RUS 267.03<br />
8 Gilles Emptoz-Lacote/Frederic Pierre FRA 265.44<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Dmity Sautin RUS 750.99<br />
2 Liang Tian CHN 699.30<br />
3 Jan Hempel GER 624.15<br />
4 Shuwei Sun CHN 616.08<br />
5 Ken Terauchi JPN 607.95<br />
6 Mark Ruiz USA 588.57<br />
7 Vladimir Timoshinin RUS 583.86<br />
8 Heiko Meyer GER 547.02<br />
10m synchronised platform<br />
1Shuwei Sun/Liang Tian CHN 326.34<br />
2 Michael Kuehne/Jan Hempel GER 308.01<br />
3 Alexandr Varlamov/Igor Loukashin RUS 304.02<br />
4 Gilles Emptoz-Lacote/Frederic Pierre FRA 265.56<br />
5 David Pichler/Charles Wade USA 246.96<br />
6 Robert Newbery/Scott Weeks AUS 241.20<br />
7 Igor Kopecky/Chris Kalec CAN 226.14
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2001 IX FINA World Championships<br />
Fukuoka, Japan<br />
Men<br />
10m Platform synchro<br />
1 Liang Tian / Jia Hu CHN 361.41<br />
2 Eduardo Rueda/Fernando Platas MEX 336.63<br />
3 Roman Volodkov/Anton Zakharov UKR 336.06<br />
4 Mathew Helm/Robert Newbery AUS 323.85<br />
5 Jan Hempel/Heiko Meyer GER 322.80<br />
6 Roman Kormylitsin/Igor Loukashin RUS 318.90<br />
7 Mark Ruiz/Kyle Prandi USA 307.56<br />
8 Erick Fornaris Alvarez/Jose Guerra Oliva CUB 284.10<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Liang Tian CHN 514.62<br />
2 Alexandre Despatie CAN 446.73<br />
3 Mathew Helm AUS 394.47<br />
4 Jose Guerra Oliva CUB 389.88<br />
5 Jan Hempel GER 449.70<br />
6 Jia Hu CHN 488.64<br />
7 Heiko Meyer GER 444.36<br />
8 Mark Ruiz USA 436.32<br />
3m Springboard synchro<br />
1 Bo Peng/Kenan Wang CHN 342.63<br />
2 Joel Rodriguez/Fernando Platas MEX 338.49<br />
3 Alexander Dobroskok/Dimitry Saoutine RUS 335.19<br />
4 Mark Shipman/Antonio Ally GBR 319.38<br />
5 Andreas Wels/Tobias Schellenberg GER 310.68<br />
6 Robert Newbery/Steven Barnett AUS 307.08<br />
7 Troy Dumais/Thomas Davidson USA 284.94<br />
8 Jose Gil/Rafael Alvarez ESP 282.72<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Dimitry Saoutine RUS 725.82.<br />
2 Tianling Wang RUS 7<strong>17</strong>.27<br />
3 Ken Terauchi JPN 712.38<br />
4 Bo Peng CHN 712.29<br />
5 Robert Newbery AUS 659.28<br />
6 Fernando Platas MEX 659.07<br />
7 Andreas Wels GER 648.42<br />
8 Antonio Ally GBR 615.59<br />
1m Springboard<br />
1 Feng Wang CHN0 444.03<br />
2 Tianling Wang CHN 433.13<br />
3 Alexander Dobroskok RUS 414.21<br />
4 Thomas Davidson USA 369.60<br />
5 Troy Dumais USA 365.76<br />
6 Shannon Roy AUS 354.81<br />
Women<br />
10m Platform synchro<br />
1 Qing Duan/Xue Sang CHN 329.94<br />
2 Evgeniya Olshevskaya/Svetlana Timoshinina RUS 306.90<br />
3 Takiri Miyazaki/Emi Otsuki JPN 297.00<br />
4 Marion Reiff/Anja Richter-Libiseller AUT 279.78<br />
5 Loudy Tourky/Rebecca Gilmore AUS 274.92<br />
6 Kimiko Hirai-Soldati/Nicole Pohorenec USA 269.49<br />
7 Annett Gamm/Ditte Kotzian GER 264.42<br />
8 Olga Lyeonova/Olena Zhupina UKR 255.48<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Mian Xu CHN 532.65<br />
2 Qing Duan CHN 522.54<br />
3 Loudy Tourky AUS 511.50<br />
4 Olena Zhupina UKR 507.90<br />
5 Myriam Boileau CAN 481.11<br />
6 Takiri Miyazaki JPN 480.78<br />
7 Annika Walter GER 461.34<br />
8 Svetlana Timoshinina RUS 458.67<br />
3m Springboard synchro<br />
1Minxia Wu/Jingjing Guo CHN 347.31<br />
2 Youlia Pakhalina RUS 320.61<br />
3 Ditte Kotzian GER 303.03<br />
4 Hanna Sorokina UKR 293.40<br />
5 Chantelle Michell/Loudy Tourky AUS 281.34<br />
6 Paola Espinosa Sanchez/Laura Sanchez Soto MEX 280.74<br />
7 Kimiko Hirai-Soldati/Svetlana Alexeeva BLR 274.95<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Jingjing Guo CHN 596.67<br />
2 Irina Lashko AUS 552.39<br />
3 Youlia Pakhalina RUS 543.54<br />
4 Vera Ilyina RUS 541.35<br />
5 Anna Lindberg SWE 530.10<br />
6 Tinia Cagnotto ITA 503.73<br />
7 Ditti Kotzian GER 498.99<br />
8 Irina Vyguzova KAZ 495.15<br />
1m Springboard<br />
1 Blythe Harley CAN 300.81<br />
2 Minxia Wu CHN 297.57<br />
3 Jing Zhang CHN 294.15<br />
4 Heike Fischer GER 280.05<br />
5 Conny Schmalfuss GER 277.68<br />
6 Irina Lashko AUS 252.81
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2003 X FINA World Championships,<br />
Barcelona, Spain<br />
Men 10m Platform synchro<br />
1 Mathew Helm/Robert Newbery AUS 384.60<br />
2 Roman Volodkov/Anton Zakharov UKR<br />
3 Liang Tian/Jia Hu CHN<br />
4 Peter Waterfield/Leon Taylor GBR 356.94<br />
5 Jorge Martinez/Francisco Perez MEX 322.74<br />
6 Jorge Betancourt/Erick Fornaris CUB 321.36<br />
7 Troy Dumais/Justin Dumais USA 318.18<br />
8 Gleb Galperin/Igor Lukashin RUS 298.62<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Alexandre Despatie CAN 716.91<br />
2 Mathew Helm AUS 697.74<br />
3 Liang Tian CHN 696.06<br />
4 Jia Hu CHN 683.55<br />
5 Leon Taylor GBR 666.21<br />
6 Rommel Pacheco MEX 642.48<br />
7 Gleb Galperin RUS 623.94<br />
8 Anton Zakharov UKR 514.52<br />
3m Springboard synchro<br />
1Alexander Dobrosok/Dimitry Sautin RUS 369.18<br />
2 Tianling Wang/Feng Wang CHN 343.29<br />
3 Andreas Wels/Tobias Schellenberg GER 334.44<br />
4Joel Rodriguez/Fernando Platas MEX 328.26<br />
5 Justin Dumais/Troy Dumais USA 329.99<br />
6 Erick Fornaris/Jorge Betancourt CUB 322.59<br />
7 Robert Newbery/Steven Barnett AUS 3<strong>17</strong>.85<br />
8 Antonio Ally/Mark Shipman GBR 301.29<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Alexander Dobrosok RUS 788.37<br />
2 Bo Peng CHN 780.84<br />
3 Dimitry Sautin RUS 776.64<br />
4 Tianling Wang CHN 745.35<br />
5 Troy Dumais USA 706.08<br />
6 Alexandre Despatie CAN 704.85<br />
7 Ken Terauchi JPN 685.32<br />
8 Robert Newberry AUS 668.64<br />
1m Springboard<br />
1Xiang Xu CHN 431.94<br />
2 Kenan Wang CHN 412.41<br />
3 Joona Puhakka FIN 391.26<br />
4 Alexander Dobroskok RUS 378.45<br />
5 Tobias Schellengerg GER 340.35<br />
6 Nicola Marconi ITA 310.98<br />
Women<br />
10m Platform synchro<br />
1 Lishi Lao/Ting Li CHN 344.58<br />
2 Loudy Tourky/Lynda Folauhola AUS 323.34<br />
3 Evgenya Olshevskaya/Svetland Timoshinina RUS 300.12<br />
4 Laura Wilkinson/Brittany Viola USA 281.04<br />
5 Dolores Saezde Ibarra/Leire Santos ESP 281.04<br />
6 Paola Espinosa/Laura Sanchez MEX 277.38<br />
7 Olga Leonova/Olana Zhupina UKR 269.31<br />
8 Hyon Ju Jon/Kyon Ju Kim PRK 263.76<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Emilie Heymans CAN 597.45<br />
2 Lishi Lao CHN 595.56<br />
3 Na Li CHN 563.43<br />
4 Olena Zhupina UKR 526.26<br />
5 Loudy Tourky AUS 522.54<br />
6 Annett Gamm GER 5<strong>17</strong>.86<br />
7 Claire Febvay FRA 505.86<br />
8 Julia Koltunova RUS 480.99<br />
3m Springboard synchro<br />
1Mingxia Wu/Jingjing Guo CHN 357.30<br />
2 Julia Pakhalina/Vera Ilyina RUS 321.24<br />
3 Paola Espinosa/Laura Sanchez MEX 299.64<br />
4 Conny Schmalfuss/Ditte Kotzian GER 295.50<br />
5 Tandi Gerrard/Jane Smith GBR 293.55<br />
6 Lynda Folauhola/Chantelle Michell AUS 291.24<br />
7 Kristina Ischenko/Fedorova UKR 287.04<br />
8 Sara Hildebrand/Cassandra Cardinell USA 259.38<br />
3m Springboard<br />
1 Jinging Guo CHN 6<strong>17</strong>.94<br />
2 Julia Pakhalina RUS 611.58<br />
3 Minxia Wu CHN 589.80<br />
4 Vera Ilyina RUS 582.93<br />
5 Blythe Hartley CAN 575.28<br />
6 Sara Hilderbrand USA 545.55<br />
7 Loudy Tourky AUS 516.27<br />
8 Emilie Heymans CAN 510.03<br />
1m Springboard<br />
1 Irina Lashko AUS 299.97<br />
2 Conny Schmalfuss GER 296.13<br />
3 Blythe Hartley CAN 291.33<br />
4 Rongjuan Li CHN 285.27<br />
5 Heike Fischer GER 275.04<br />
6 Anna Lindberg SWE 259.68
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2005 XI FINA World Championships Results<br />
July <strong>17</strong>-31, Montreal, Canada<br />
WOMEN<br />
1m springboard<br />
1 Blythe Hartley CAN 325.65<br />
2 Min Xia Wu CHN 299.70<br />
3 Heike Fischer GER 299.46<br />
4 Anna Lindberg SWE 288.87<br />
5 Alejandra Fuentes VEN 280.14<br />
6 Christina Loukas USA 259.02<br />
29 Sharleen Stratton AUS 203.16<br />
3m springboard synchro<br />
1 Li Ting/Guo Jingjing CHN 349.80<br />
2 Kotzian Ditte/Schmalfuss Conny GER 319.05<br />
3 Ishchenko Kristina/Fedorova Olena UKR 308.82<br />
4 Espinosa Paola/Luna Jashia MEX 291.06<br />
5 Batki Noemi/Dallape Francesca ITA 288.87<br />
6 Saez De Ibarra Dolores/Eizaguirre Leyre ESP 286.98<br />
7 Moran Amanda/Dale Martha CAN 285.42<br />
8 Stratton Sharleen/Cole Briony AUS 280.44<br />
3m springboard<br />
1 Guo Jingjing CHN 645.54<br />
2 Wu Min Xia CHN 619.05<br />
3 Cagnotto Tania ITA 591.27<br />
4 Lindberg Anna SWE 586.26<br />
5 Pakhalina Yulia RUS 581.04<br />
6 Hartley Blythe CAN 557.97<br />
7 Fischer Heike GER 539.97<br />
8 Fedorova Olena UKR 522.12<br />
12 Cole Briony AUS 464.34<br />
Women 10m Synchro<br />
1 Tong Jia / Pei Lin Yuan CHN 351.60<br />
2 Loudy Tourky / Chantelle Newbery AUS 334.89<br />
3 Meaghan Benfeito / Roseline Filion CAN 328.80<br />
4 Annett Gamm / Nora Subschinski GER 321.12<br />
5 Cassandra Cardinell / Laura Ann Wilkinson USA 318.66<br />
6 Paola Espinosa / Jashia Luna MEX 308.46<br />
7 Marion Reiff / Anja Richter AUT 301.68<br />
8 Natalia Goncharova / Yulia Koltunova RUS 300.72<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Laura Ann Wilkinson USA 564.87<br />
2 Loudy Tourky AUS 551.25<br />
3 Tong Jia CHN 550.98<br />
4 Emilie Heymans CAN 546.84<br />
5 Pei Lin Yuan CHN 519.60<br />
6 Risa Asada JPN 518.19<br />
7 Chantelle Newbery AUS 495.27<br />
8 Valentina Marocchi ITA 464.91<br />
Men<br />
1m springboard<br />
1 Despatie Alexandre CAN 489.69<br />
2 Xiang Xu CHN 445.68<br />
3 Feng Wang CHN 445.56<br />
4 Joona Puhakka FIN 441.78<br />
5 Jevon Anton Tarantino USA 380.46<br />
6 Christopher Colwill USA 338.40<br />
30 Steven Barnett AUS 285.03<br />
3m springboard synchro<br />
1 Chong He / Feng Wang CHN 384.42<br />
2 Tobias Schellenberg / Andreas Wels GER 364.59<br />
3 Justin Dumais / Troy Dumais USA 360.27<br />
4 Steven Barnett / Robert Newbery AUS 357.03<br />
5 Jorge Betancourt Garcia / Erick Fornaris Alvarez CUB 339.96<br />
6 Ramon Fumado / Luis Villarroel VEN 334.20<br />
7 Nicola Marconi / Tommaso Marconi ITA 325.77<br />
8 Cesar Castro / Cassius Duran BRA 324.57<br />
3m springboard<br />
1 Alexandre Despatie CAN 813.60<br />
2 Troy Dumais USA 752.76<br />
3 Chong He CHN 730.77<br />
4 Bo PENG CHN 721.56<br />
5 Alexander Dobroskok RUS 705.39<br />
6 Jorge Garcia Betancourt CUB 681.93<br />
7 Cesar Castro BRA 681.69<br />
8 Andreas Wels GER 669.00<br />
22 Steven Barnett AUS 376.53<br />
35 Matthew Mitcham AUS 330.48<br />
10m Platform<br />
1 Hu Jia CHN 698.01<br />
2 Guerra Oliva José Antonio CUB 691.14<br />
3 Galperin Gleb RUS 656.19<br />
4 Pacheco Rommel MEX 655.20<br />
5 Dobroskok Dmitry RUS 649.62<br />
6 Taylor Leon GBR 642.81<br />
7 Yang Jinghui CHN 619.77<br />
8 Newbery Robert AUS 618.06<br />
12 Matthew Mitcham AUS 560.73<br />
10m synchro<br />
1 Dobroskok Dmitry/Galperin Gleb RUS 392.88<br />
2 YANG Jinghui/HU Jia CHN 374.79<br />
3 Waterfield Peter/Taylor Leon GBR 367.95<br />
4 Volodkov Roman/Zakharov Anton UKR 353.40<br />
5 Fornaris Alvarez Erick/Guerra Oliva José Antonio CUB 346.44<br />
6 Kaptur Vadzim/Varlamov Aliaksandr BLR 334.95<br />
7 Benedetti Michele/Dell‘ Uomo Francesco ITA 326.76<br />
8 TRAKAS Sotirios/GAVRIILIDIS Ioannis GRE 325.62
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<strong>2007</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>n Open Diving Championships<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong> Sports & Aquatic Centre<br />
January 12-14, <strong>2007</strong><br />
Men<br />
1m springboard<br />
Grant Nel VIC 790.85<br />
Cesar Castro BRA 779.30<br />
Scott Robertson VIC 719.90<br />
Rodger Lilleyman QLD691.30<br />
Thomas Rickards NSW 670.15<br />
Peter Hill NSW 644.40<br />
Nick Byron 594.30<br />
Jesse Carver QLD 542.95<br />
Damian Brown NZ 542.75<br />
Luke Hayes VIC 452.30<br />
3m springboard<br />
Cesar Castro BRA 1356.05<br />
Scott Robertson VIC 1206.70<br />
Rodger Lilleyman QLD 1140.40<br />
Grant Nel VIC 1081.95<br />
Nick Byron VIC 1041.25<br />
Thomas Rickards NSW 996.30<br />
Damian Brown NZ 946.00<br />
Shingo Yamada JAP 829.75<br />
3m synchronised springboard<br />
Grant Nel/Nick Byron 389.43<br />
Rodger Lilleyman/Scott Robertson 387.27<br />
Peter Hill/Thomas Rickards 358.35<br />
10m platform<br />
Scott Robertson VIC 1353.60<br />
Peter Hill NSW 1250.10<br />
Rodger Lilleyman QLD 1163.60<br />
Shingo Yamada JAP 775.95<br />
10m synchronised platform<br />
Scott Robertson/Peter Hill 339.72<br />
Women<br />
1m springboard<br />
Sharleen Stratton QLD 595.55<br />
Alexandra Croak NSW 532.55<br />
Kathryn Blackshaw NSW 531.10<br />
Bree Cole VIC 504.00<br />
Josie Wilson SA 496.05<br />
Olivia Wright NSW 470.60<br />
Kimberley Alexander VIC 456.75<br />
Jaele Patrick VIC 449.75<br />
Emily Moors-Chantry VIC 432.35<br />
Sayaka Shibusawa JAP 431.55<br />
Anabelle Smith VIC 391.75<br />
Ellen Gordon SA 354.60<br />
3m springboard<br />
Sharleen Stratton QLD 1021.00<br />
Bree Cole VIC 911.10<br />
Kathryn Blackshaw NSW 906.25<br />
Olivia Wright NSW 755.95<br />
Sayaka Shibusawa JAP 752.70<br />
Kimberley Alexander VIC 736.40<br />
Rhiannon Iffland NSW 725.75<br />
Natasha Cocker WA 707.70<br />
Jaele Patrick VIC 698.05<br />
Anna Gelai VIC 677.25<br />
Anabelle Smith VIC 668.35<br />
3m synchronised springboard<br />
Bree Cole/ Sharleen Stratton 323.64<br />
Anna Gelai/Anabelle Smith 256.26<br />
10m platform<br />
Melissa Wu/Alexandra Croak 319.20<br />
Natasha Cocker/Olivia Wright 274.89<br />
10m platform<br />
Melissa Wu QLD 10<strong>17</strong>.50<br />
Natasha Cocker WA 944.90<br />
Nicole Ng QLD 922.20<br />
Alexandra Croak NSW 9<strong>17</strong>.75<br />
Alexandra Croak NSW 9<strong>17</strong>.75<br />
Olivia Wright NSW 816.55<br />
Emi Otsuki JAP 785.40<br />
Rhiannon Iffland NSW 719.65<br />
Anabelle Smith VIC 643.15<br />
Sayaka Shibusawa JAP 604.20<br />
Tegan Heap NSW 595.55<br />
Nao Takioka JAP 587.80<br />
10m synchronised platform<br />
Melissa Wu/Alexandra Croak 319.20<br />
Natasha Cocker/Olivia Wright 274.89
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Water Polo
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AUSSIE WATER POLO TEAMS READY TO MAKE A SPLASH<br />
A number of exciting new players will join the experienced line-ups of both the <strong>Australia</strong>n men’s and<br />
women’s water polo teams as they take on the rest of the World at the 12 th FINA World<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>.<br />
The women’s team will be looking to cement their place at the top of the world rankings with a gold<br />
medal win against some formidable opposition. With an average age of just 22, the relatively young<br />
team is still very experienced and had a stellar 2006, winning the Commonwealth Championship and<br />
the World Cup.<br />
The 12 th FINA World Championships will be a family affair for the team, with sisters Mel and Bec<br />
Rippon along with their step-sister Kate Gynther leading the Aussie girls in the pool. They will be<br />
trying to replicate the success of past <strong>Australia</strong>n women’s teams at World Championships who won<br />
gold in 1986 and bronze in Perth in 1998.<br />
The men’s team is also a close-knit line-up, with coach David Neesham and son and team veteran<br />
Tim hoping to secure a good result in front of a home crowd.<br />
The men’s side will look to draw on the experience of their more senior players who play<br />
professionally in overseas leagues. The ‘Harry Kewell’s’ of <strong>Australia</strong>n Water Polo - Thomas Whalan,<br />
Jamie Beadsworth, Sam McGregor and Pietro Figlioli, like their soccer counterparts, have gone<br />
abroad and been contracted to play professionally in the European leagues amongst the best in the<br />
world. They will be able to share their knowledge of the European players amongst their Aussie<br />
teammates and help work on tactics to take on the likes of water polo heavy weights Serbia, Spain<br />
and Hungary.<br />
The European leagues have also been a fruitful training ground for some of <strong>Australia</strong>’s top female<br />
players, with Rebecca Rippon, Mia Santoromito, Sophie Smith and Fiona Hammond returning from<br />
recent overseas stints to join their teammates in <strong>Melbourne</strong>.<br />
With the 2008 Olympic Games less than 18 months away, both teams will be looking for a strong<br />
result at home before they take the next steps in fulfilling their goal of competing in Beijing. – JAMES<br />
WARD
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AUSTRALIAN WATER POLO TEAMS<br />
MENS SQUAD WOMENS SQUAD<br />
James Stanton Emma Knox<br />
Laurie Trettel Jane Moran<br />
Grant Richardson Nikita Cuffe<br />
Anthony Martin Bronwen Knox<br />
Daniel Marsden Fiona Hammond<br />
Gavin Woods Gemma Beadsworth<br />
Peter Tresise Amy Hetzel<br />
Pietro Figlioli Mia Santoromito<br />
Richie Campbell Gemma Hadley<br />
Robert Maitland Melissa Rippon<br />
Thomas Whalan Rebecca Rippon<br />
Sam McGregor Victoria Brown<br />
Trent Franklin Suzie Fraser<br />
Johno Cottrell Kate Gynther<br />
Tim Neesham Alicia McCormack<br />
Ryan Moody Jenna Santoromito<br />
Jamie Beadsworth Sophie Smith<br />
STAFF STAFF<br />
Coach: David Neesham Coach: Greg McFadden<br />
Manager: Chris Harrison Manager: Jeanette Gunn<br />
Assistant Coach: John Fox Assistant Coach: Eddie Dennis<br />
Assistant Coach: David Swift Assistant Coach: Aleks Osadchuk<br />
Video Analyst: Mark Hubbard Assistant Coach: Ryan Moar<br />
Physiotherapist: Andrew Stanford Physiotherapist: Danealle Lilley<br />
Physiotherapist:James Sutherland Doctor: Grace Bryant<br />
Doctor: Grace Bryant<br />
A BIT OF HISTORY<br />
In the middle of the 19th century in Great Britain, water polo was played as an aquatic version of polo. Gaining<br />
in popularity, it was made part of the Olympic program in Paris in 1900, where it became the first team sport in<br />
the modern Olympics. Great Britain won the gold.<br />
Water polo has evolved with the times. In its beginning, it was an extremely aggressive sport, where fights<br />
were commonplace. Players were held underwater and clutching on to swimming suits was part of the game.<br />
In 1911, FINA adopted the official rules of water polo, inspired by the Scottish version of the game with its<br />
emphasis on passing and scoring.<br />
At the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000, a women’s event was included for the first time.<br />
HOW THE GAME IS PLAYED<br />
Water polo players are not allowed to touch either the sides or the bottom of the pool. The match is divided<br />
into 4 periods of 7 minutes each, and is recognized as one of the most demanding sports in the world.<br />
Combining technique and endurance, the swimmers must have the skill of basketball players to execute their<br />
dribbling, passing and shooting. Teams are comprised of 13 players, only seven of whom may be in the water<br />
at any one time.<br />
There are many technical fouls for which penalties are called: holding the ball underwater with two hands<br />
(except the goalkeeper); hitting the ball with the head, the fist or the foot; changing position during a stoppage<br />
in play; keeping an opponent underwater and interfering with or splashing water in the face of an adversary.
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MEN'S COMPETITION<br />
<strong>Group</strong> A <strong>Group</strong> B <strong>Group</strong> C <strong>Group</strong> D<br />
Japan Croatia China Canada<br />
Germany <strong>Australia</strong> Greece Hungary<br />
Italy South Africa Spain Romania<br />
Serbia USA Russia New Zealand<br />
Time Tue 20 / 03 / 07 Thu 22 / 03 / 07 Sat 24 / 03 / 07 Mon 26 / 03 / 07 Wed 28 / 03 / 07 Fri 30 / 03 / 07 Sun 01 / 04 / 07<br />
WOMEN'S COMPETITION<br />
9:00 JPN v ITA NZL v ROM JPN v SRB 4A v 4B - 25 L25 v L26 - 31 L33 v L34 L41 v L42<br />
10:20 CRO v RSA JPN v GER CHN v RUS 4C v 4D - 26 W25 v W26 -32 W33 v W34 W41 v W42<br />
11:40 GER v SRB USA v RSA CRO v USA 2A v 3B - 27 L27 v L29 - 33 L35 v L36 - 41<br />
13:00 CHN v ESP SRB v ITA GER v ITA L28 v L30 - 34<br />
3A v 2B -28 1A v W29 - 35 L43 v L44<br />
<strong>17</strong>:00 GRE v RUS RUS v ESP GRE v ESP 2C v 3D -29 1B v W30 - 36 W43 v W44<br />
18:20 CAN v ROM CHN v GRE CAN v NZL 1C v W27 - 37 L37 v L38 - 42<br />
19:40 HUN v NZL CAN v HUN HUN v ROM W35 v W36 - 43<br />
21:00 AUS v USA CRO v AUS AUS v RSA 3C v 2D -30 1D v W28 - 38 W37 v W38 - 44<br />
<strong>Group</strong> A <strong>Group</strong> B <strong>Group</strong> C <strong>Group</strong> D<br />
China Canada Greece Cuba<br />
Russia Brazil Netherlands Italy<br />
Spain <strong>Australia</strong> Kazakhstan New Zealand<br />
Germany Puerto Rico USA Hungary<br />
Time Mon 19 / 03 / 07 Wed 21 / 03 / 07 Fri 23 / 03 / 07 Sun 25 / 03 / 07 Tue 27 / 03 / 07 Thu 29 / 03 / 07 Sat 31 / 03 / 07<br />
9:00 CHN v ESP CHN v RUS CHN v GER 4A v 4B - 25 L25 v L26 - 31 L33 v L34 L41 v L42<br />
10:20 BRA v PUR CAN v BRA CAN v PUR 4C v 4D - 26 W25 v W26 -32 W33 v W34 W41 v W42<br />
11:40 GRE v KAZ USA v KAZ RUS v ESP 2A v 3B - 27 L27 v L29 - 33 L35 v L36 - 41<br />
13:00 RUS v GER GER v ESP GRE v USA L28 v L30 - 34<br />
3A v 2B -28 1A v W29 - 35 L43 v L44<br />
<strong>17</strong>:00 NED v USA GRE v NED NED v KAZ 2C v 3D -29 1B v W30 - 36 W43 v W44<br />
18:20 CUB v NZL HUN v NZL CUB v HUN 1C v W27 - 37 L37 v L38 - 42<br />
19:40 ITA v HUN CUB v ITA ITA v NZL W35 v W36 - 43<br />
21:00 CAN v AUS PUR v AUS BRA v AUS 3C v 2D -30 1D v W28 - 38 W37 v W38 - 44
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
COACH PROFILES<br />
Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
DAVID NEESHAM<br />
18 Sept 1946<br />
Head Coach<br />
Attadale<br />
Melville Water Polo Club<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
1968 Mexico, 1972 Munich, 1973 Belgrade, 1975 Cali, 1976 Montreal (Captain), 1978 Berlin (Captain), 1980 Moscow (Captain)<br />
PREVIOUS SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS: Played <strong>Australia</strong>n Rules to WA League level, AUSSI Swimming age champion and<br />
national record holder. Coached <strong>Australia</strong>n Women to a first, second, and two thirds at World level.<br />
WHEN I’M NOT INVOLVED IN WATER POLO I ENJOY: Golf, Swimming and Travelling Country <strong>Australia</strong><br />
Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
DAVID SWIFT<br />
18 Sept 1946<br />
Assistant Coach<br />
Perth<br />
Fremantle Mariners<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS: AUS National Team Assistant Coach: 2005 - World League; 2006 – World League; 2006<br />
– Commonwealth Games; 2006 – China Tour<br />
PREVIOUS SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS: Professional Rugby League Player, <strong>Australia</strong>n Defence Force National Teams –<br />
Rugby Union & Water Polo<br />
WHEN I’M NOT INVOLVED IN WATER POLO I ENJOY: Listening to music, spending time with family<br />
Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
GREG MCFADDEN<br />
28 August 1964<br />
Head Coach<br />
Cronulla<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n institute of Sport<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS: Coach – 2005 Bronze Medal Fina World league; 2006 Gold Medal Fina World Cup<br />
PREVIOUS SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS: Player – 5 th 92 Barcelona Olympics; Bronze Medal 93 World Cup<br />
WHEN I’M NOT INVOLVED IN WATER POLO I ENJOY: Spending time with my family, wife Sonia, kids Rebel 4 years and<br />
Cooper 21 months and Nina (dog); Going to BBQ’s on the weekend; Horse Racing, Golf, Surfing<br />
Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
EDDIE DENIS<br />
14 October 1970<br />
Assistant Coach/ Goalkeeper Coach<br />
Adelaide<br />
South <strong>Australia</strong>n Sports Institute<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS: Assistant coach at 2001 Junior Men’s World Championships; Assistant Coach at 2006<br />
Women’s World Cup<br />
PREVIOUS SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS: 2000 Olympic Games; 1995 & 1998 World Championships; 1993 World Cup; 1991,<br />
1993, 1995 World Student Games<br />
WHEN I’M NOT INVOLVED IN WATER POLO I ENJOY: Relaxing with my wife Katrina, Personal Growth, Delving into the power<br />
of the mind, Metaphysical studies.<br />
Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
RYAN MOAR<br />
30 June 1976<br />
Assistant Coach<br />
Sydney<br />
New South Wales Institute of Sport<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS: Assistant Coach <strong>Australia</strong>n Women’s Team 2005 – Present, NSWIS Head Coach 2005 -<br />
Present<br />
PREVIOUS SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS: AIS Men’s Squad 1995/96, <strong>Australia</strong>n Universities Team 1999, <strong>Australia</strong>n; Junior<br />
Men’s Team 1995<br />
WHEN I’M NOT INVOLVED IN WATER POLO I ENJOY: Surfing, Snowboarding and Music<br />
Name:<br />
Born:<br />
Position:<br />
Lives:<br />
Club/Institute<br />
ALEKSANDR OSADCHUK<br />
19 February 1972<br />
Assistant Coach<br />
Carindale<br />
Queensland Academy of Sport<br />
PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN TEAMS:<br />
AUS National Team Assistant Coach: 2005 - World Championships, Montreal, Canada; 2005 - World League<br />
2006 – World League; 2006 – Holliday Cup, USA. PREVIOUS SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS: 2003 - World Championships,<br />
Barcelona, Spain; 2003- World League; 2004 – Olympic Games, Athens, Greece; 2004 – World League<br />
WHEN I’M NOT INVOLVED IN WATER POLO I ENJOY: My Family
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
ATHLETE PROFILES MEN<br />
NAME: JAMIE<br />
BEADSWORTH<br />
NICKNAME: bead<br />
D.O.B: 11 June 1985<br />
AGE: 21<br />
BORN: Perth WA<br />
LIVES: Perth WA<br />
MARITAL<br />
Single<br />
STATUS:<br />
HGT: 192cm<br />
WGT: 108 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Fremantle<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Bicton<br />
COACH: David Swift<br />
CAP No. 12<br />
POSITION: Centre forward<br />
HANDEDNESS: right<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum Julie father Gene and sister<br />
Gemma.<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Improving and reaching my<br />
potential<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Studying Law/Commerce at<br />
university of Western <strong>Australia</strong><br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT<br />
YOU:<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Sleeping<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Good food<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO:<br />
Relax<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: West Coast Eagles (AFL)<br />
MOVIES: Old School<br />
TV SHOW: The Footy Show<br />
FOOD: Pasta<br />
DRINK: Water<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: World Championships (so far)<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Championships Montreal, Canada 2005 10th<br />
Commonwealth Championships Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS) National League <strong>Australia</strong> 2006<br />
World Jnr Championships Naples, Italy 2003 9th<br />
Mar del Plata Argentina 2005 7th<br />
Overseas Clubs Barceloneta 2006 Still in progress<br />
BEST MATES: Many<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Prey<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Size<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother, father and sister<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA<br />
OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Sister is<br />
currently in national l womens team (water polo)<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? My parent s as they brought me up<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Selection and strong<br />
performance in the upcoming world championships<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: To win a medal at the<br />
Olympic Games<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To complete my degree<br />
successfully<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR WATER POLO CAREER? Recent serious injuries<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 10<br />
I was introduced to it through swimming<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Ivan<br />
Perez, the best in my position<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Chris Judd casue he is<br />
clearly the best
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: RICHARD CAMPBELL<br />
NICKNAME: Richie, chard<br />
D.O.B: 18 th September 1987<br />
AGE: 19<br />
BORN: Newcastle, nsw<br />
LIVES: Sydney, nsw<br />
MARITAL STATUS:<br />
HGT: 192 cm<br />
WGT: 91 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Wests waterpolo magpies/ nswis<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Ashfield/ homebush<br />
COACH: Erkin shagaev<br />
CAPS FOR AUST: 4<br />
CAP No.<br />
POSITION: Shooter/driver<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
My biggest career highlight was being selected to represent<br />
the <strong>Australia</strong>n open in 2006 and as still a member of the junior<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n team also. Other highlights which I should mention<br />
were being selected to play in the world championships in Mar<br />
Del Plata, Argentina where the team finished 7 th . Over my<br />
youth years I have also participated in a number of youth<br />
international tournaments where the team has achieved great<br />
results such as two 3 rd placings in Italy and Slovakia.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum (Debbie Campbell) Dad ( Bryan<br />
Campbell).<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: The crowds<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Pool attendant<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: music<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: pasta<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: ipod<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO:<br />
surfing, movies<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Jnr Championships Mar del plata, argentina 2005 7th<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: <strong>Australia</strong>n Cricket team<br />
MOVIES: forrest gump, the family guy movie<br />
TV SHOW: family guy, simpsons, antiques road show.<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Bloc party<br />
FOOD: Pizza and Pasta<br />
DRINK: coola<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: junior world champs<br />
HOBBIES: surfing<br />
PETS: cat<br />
LAST BOOK READ: The keys to the street<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Family and friends<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: 5<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Great grandfather<br />
(<strong>Australia</strong>n cricket team)<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Tall,<br />
spontaneous, fun<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: to play in an Olympic games<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: succeed in life<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 11, my<br />
swimming coach got me involved.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Michael Jordan, because he<br />
should everyone his athleticism and became the best.
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: JOHNNO COTTERILL<br />
NICKNAME: Yonno, Johnson<br />
D.O.B: 27 th October 1987<br />
AGE: 19<br />
BORN: Sydney, NSW<br />
LIVES: Sydney, NSW<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 192cm<br />
WGT: 83kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Wests Magpies<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Ashfield & Homebush<br />
COACH: Erkin Shagaev, Mark Hubbard &<br />
John Fox<br />
CAP No. 11<br />
POSITION: Centre Back / Utility<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Captaining the <strong>Australia</strong>n Junior team, and attending AIS for<br />
2 years. Touring Europe in 2004 – 6 and victories over<br />
European teams.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum – Anne Cotterill, Dad – John Cotterill,<br />
Sister – Naomi Cotterill<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Ambition to succeed and desire<br />
to achieve as well as family and friends<br />
ROLE MODELS: Andrew Johns, Ben Kennedy Matt Burke, Daniel<br />
Carter, Michael Bevan, Tamas Kasas.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Studying Economic / Arts Degree at<br />
UNSW.<br />
SPORTS BEFORE Water Polo/AUSTRALIAN TEAMS/MAJOR<br />
RESULTS (with year):<br />
Swimming, Rugby Union, Surf Club.<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: Always score the last shot in warm-up<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Swim at the beach<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Very little<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Sleep<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO:<br />
Beach, going out with friends, eating.<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: The Waratahs<br />
MOVIES: Remember the Titans, Zoolander, Lord of the Rings<br />
TV SHOW: Deal or no deal, The Simpsons<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Crowded House, Evermore, Powder Finger, Jack<br />
Johnson<br />
CD’S: U2 – 18 Singles, Powder Finger – Vulture Street<br />
FOOD: Lasagne & Thai<br />
DRINK: Blueberry Crush from Boost Juice<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: National League<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Tom Clancy – Hunt for Red October<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Sarcasm, attitude<br />
HOBBIES: Body surfing<br />
BEST MATES: Smell, Seamus & team mates<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? Parents, always been annoying but very very<br />
supportive<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Sarcastic, Motivated, worker<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Someone who<br />
achieved to the best of their ability and always kept going<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Be selected in Aus Junior<br />
team and Open Squad. Achieve success in <strong>2007</strong> National League<br />
and World Junior Champs<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Represent Aus at World<br />
Champs and Olympics. Play professionsaly in Europe.<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Achieve to the best of my ability,<br />
complete my uni degree and enter a profession I enjoy.<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? Balancing Water polo and education.<br />
Being reserve at the 2005 Junior World Champs<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 10 –<br />
Father and uncle were heavily involved<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Tamas Kasas<br />
– Because he’s achieved so much in the sport, and is such a game<br />
breaker. Tom Whalan – Again achieved a lot both in sport and<br />
education. Manuel Estiarte – Achieved so much without the typical<br />
attributes<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Ben Kennedy – So talented<br />
and so tough, never took a backward step. Andrew Johns – the<br />
most skilful player to grace the football field. Daniel Carter – Broke<br />
into such a strong All Blacks team, but lived up to all reputation<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: “When the going gets tough, the tough get<br />
going” & “If you do not compete I will dominate you” (Michael<br />
Jordan)
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: PIETRO FIGLIOLI<br />
NICKNAME: Piet<br />
D.O.B: 29, May, 1984<br />
AGE: 22<br />
BORN: Rio de Janeiro<br />
LIVES: Brisbane<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 190 cm<br />
WGT: 94 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Pro Recco<br />
TRAINS (Pool):<br />
COACH: Pino Porzio<br />
CAP No. 4<br />
POSITION: Attacker<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: I learn and get inspiration from<br />
watching others<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Athlete<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: Must Play with number 4<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Sleeping<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Waterpolo<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Ride<br />
my motorbike, any sort of social sports<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
TV SHOW: My name is Earl<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Anything<br />
FOOD: Everything<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: Olympics<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympics Athens 2004 9th<br />
World Championships Barcelona 2003 7th<br />
Montreal 2005 9th<br />
Commonwealth Games / Perth 2006 1st<br />
Champs<br />
PETS: Dog<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Lord Of The Rings<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum (Marta), Dad (Jose), Sister (Carla)<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Father went to 3<br />
Olympics for Brazil as a swimmer<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As an<br />
important part of <strong>Australia</strong>n and international waterpolo<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: win<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: win everything I can<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? Lack of motivation when times get<br />
tough during training and competition<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 15<br />
because I enjoyed playing it at high school with my friends<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS) C.N. Barcelona 2003-2004 National Champions and Winners of LEN Cup (European Champsionships)<br />
World Jnr Championships Naples 2003 9th
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: TRENT FRANKLIN<br />
NICKNAME: Frankos<br />
D.O.B: 12 th February <strong>2007</strong><br />
AGE: 27<br />
BORN: Sydney NSW<br />
LIVES: Sydney NSW<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 184 cm<br />
WGT: 83 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Sydney Uni / NSWIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Sydney Uni / SOPAC<br />
COACH: David Neesham<br />
CAPS FOR AUST: <strong>17</strong>0<br />
CAP No. 3<br />
POSITION: Shooter / Counter Attacker<br />
HANDEDNESS: Left<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
The Athens Olympics were a major experience and have instilled the drive<br />
for a medal at the Beijing Olympics. A silver medal at the World Junior<br />
Championships drove a number of us into the National Senior Team. The<br />
World Championships in Barcelona were a great result betting the current<br />
European Champions (Croatia) to progress through to the quarter finals.<br />
Personally I felt I played to my potential and have improved from that time<br />
on. Second highest goal scorer of the 2006 World League.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother – Desley Franklin, Father – Gary Franklin,<br />
Brother – Craig Franklin, Sisters – Denielle & Natasha Franklin<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Insurance Broker<br />
SPORTS BEFORE Water Polo/AUSTRALIAN TEAMS/MAJOR<br />
RESULTS (with year): Baseball – State U16 Development Squad<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Chilling on the couch<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: ordering a Pizza delivery<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Family and my phone<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Golf, Beach<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: <strong>Australia</strong>n Cricket Team<br />
MOVIES: Mallrats, Old School, Shawshank Redemption<br />
TV SHOW: Boston Legal<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Millen Colin<br />
CD’S: Any Ministry of Sound<br />
FOOD: Mexican<br />
DRINK: Chocolate Milk<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: Definitely the Olympics<br />
HOBBIES: Golf<br />
BEST MATES: They’re all Ladsy, you’re either a mate or your not.<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Seven Ancient Wonders by Matthew Reilly<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? I leave that question to others.<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympics Athens, Greece 2004 9th World Championships Fukuoka, Japan 2001 10th Barcelona, Spain 2003 7th Montreal, Canada 2005 10th Commonwealth Games /<br />
Champs<br />
Manchester, UK 2002 2nd Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st Club Titles (Aust and OS) Aust National League 2005 1st Aust National League 2003 1st Aust National League 2002 1st <strong>Australia</strong> Cup 2000 1st<br />
World Jnr Championships Kuwait City, Kuwait 1999 2 nd<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Determined,<br />
Ambitious, Driven<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As best I can<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Medal <strong>2007</strong> World Champs<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic Medal – Ideally Gold<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Success with Enrizen Insurance Solutions and<br />
happiness in life.<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? Nothing to stop me, only a few speed humps<br />
along the ways.<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 15 – Was a<br />
swimmer and baseball player and got dragged into playing a game of<br />
water polo<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Jhoshan “Squash”<br />
Jothlingham – Deternination over & above ability<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Ricky Pointing – Leads through his<br />
actions<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: “when did Noah build the ark …….. before the rain”
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: ROBERT MAITLAND<br />
NICKNAME: robo<br />
D.O.B: 4 September 1983<br />
AGE: 23<br />
BORN: Brisbane, QLD<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 190cm<br />
WGT: 98kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Sydney Uni<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Syd Uni, QAS<br />
COACH: James Moar, Simon Daley<br />
CAP No. 5<br />
POSITION: Centreback<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Steve & Fran Maitland, Peter (brother)<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: People who are better than me<br />
ROLE MODELS: Any one who dominates their sport and makes it<br />
look easy (eg. Kelly Slater, Roger Federa)<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Study undergrad – Human movements,<br />
Postgrad- Masters of Commerce.<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU<br />
NOW: Was the heaviest baby mater hospital (Brisbane) 1983, 13<br />
pound.<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: don’t believe in superstitions<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: surfing<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: searching the fridge for food.<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: my head<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO:<br />
relaxing at the beach with my mates and some beer.<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Any from Queensland<br />
MOVIES: Comedies<br />
TV SHOW: Sport<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Mostly rock but just about anything on TripleJ<br />
radio<br />
CD’S: don’t exist anymore with MP3 players<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Championships Montreal 2005 10th ?<br />
Commonwealth Games / Perth 2006 1st<br />
Champs<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS) Perth 2002 1 st<br />
Sydney 2003 1 st<br />
Brisbane 2005 1st<br />
World Jnr Championships Napels, Italy 2003 10th<br />
Istanbul, Turkey 2001 9 th<br />
FOOD: Lots of meat and best served if I haven’t cooked it<br />
DRINK: Water and icy cold beer<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: world champs<br />
HOBBIES: surfing, golf, holidays<br />
PETS: Want a dog<br />
BEST MATES: know who they are<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Complete history of the world<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? Mates to take me away from sport to a normal life<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Friendly, relaxed and fun<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Like a myth<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Olympics 2008<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: good result at Olympics 2008<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: reach my potential<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? Getting a paid job.<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 14<br />
because a friend got me into it.<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? The ones on<br />
my team, because I can’t lose to them<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? The ones who dominate one<br />
sport, or are professional at a few.<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a<br />
loser. VINCE LOMBARDI
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: DANIEL MARSDEN<br />
NICKNAME: Mars<br />
D.O.B: 16 November 1970<br />
AGE: 36<br />
BORN: Sydney NSW<br />
LIVES: Brisbane QLD<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Married<br />
HGT: 190 cm<br />
WGT: 95 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Club Name KFC Breakers<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Valley Pool Brisbane<br />
COACH: Self<br />
CAP No. 2<br />
POSITION: Utility<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
PERSONAL HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Wife – Vanessa<br />
Marsden (nee Sealey) swam 200m Backstroke for <strong>Australia</strong><br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympics Barcelona 1992 5th<br />
Sydney 2000 8th<br />
World Championships Perth 1991 7th<br />
Rome 1994 9 th<br />
Perth 1998 4 th<br />
World Cup Berlin 1989 7 th<br />
Barcelona 1991 7 th<br />
Athens 1993 3 rd<br />
Sydney 1999 8 th<br />
World Jnr Championships Sao Paulo, Brazil 1987 7 th<br />
France 1989 7th
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: ANTHONY MARTIN<br />
NICKNAME: Marto<br />
D.O.B: 22 nd <strong>March</strong> 1985<br />
AGE: 21<br />
BORN: Brisbane, Queensland<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, Queensland<br />
HGT: 193cm<br />
WGT: 94kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: KFC Breakers<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Musgrave Park<br />
COACH: Dave Neesham/Simon Daley<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum – Leonie Martin, Dad – Chris Martin,<br />
Sister – Nikki Martin, Brother – Robert Martin, Sister – Stephanie<br />
Martin<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: The desire to be the best I could<br />
possibly be<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor Business Management at<br />
University of Queensland<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Sitting by the pool or at the beach with<br />
a cool beverage or lying in bed<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Any type of pasta<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My phone<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Surf,<br />
hang out with mates and sleep!<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Brisbane Bronco’s<br />
MOVIES: The Bourne Identity<br />
TV SHOW: Deal or No Deal<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: The Killers<br />
CD’S: Sam’s Town, Ministry of Sound<br />
FOOD: Anything and Everything<br />
DRINK: Chocolate Breaka<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: World University Summer Games<br />
HOBBIES: Surfing, eating and sleeping<br />
BEST MATES: Streets, Brown, Web and Duggan – good lads<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Greg Norman Autobiography<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Jnr Championships Mar Del Plata, Argentina 2005 7 th<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My Chicken Legs<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Cousin – Trent<br />
Barrett <strong>Australia</strong>n Rugby League<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? My parents for supporting me with everything I have<br />
ever wanted to do<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Focused but easy<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a loving<br />
family member who achieved the best he could<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Make the World<br />
Championships Team<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Play at the Olympics for<br />
<strong>Australia</strong><br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Achieve well both in and out of the<br />
water<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
DIVING CAREER? Trying to juggle training with Uni and work<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 12, my<br />
sister’s friend needed another player for his under 14’s team<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Daniel<br />
Marsden, he was an awesome player in his time and has continued<br />
his career into his 30’s.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Roger Federer, he has taken<br />
his sport to a higher level.<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: it’s not what you know but who you know.
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: SAM MCGREGOR<br />
D.O.B: 12 August 1984<br />
AGE: 22<br />
BORN: Darwin, NT<br />
LIVES: Crescent Head, NSW<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Married<br />
HGT: 192cm<br />
WGT: 103kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Sydney Uni/ NSWIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Sydney Uni/ Homebush<br />
COACH: James Moar/ Mark Hubbard<br />
CAP No. 8<br />
POSITION: Centre back<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
In 2004 represented <strong>Australia</strong> at Athens Olympics. Played in the<br />
Spanish National League.<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Erin McGregor (wife), Peter and Elizabeth<br />
McGregor (parents) and Zita McGregor (sister).<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: A challenge.<br />
ROLE MODELS: My parents.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES: B. Commerce, Sydney University<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Pasta dishes<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My family<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Go to<br />
the beach, the pub and catch up with mates<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: F.C Barcelona<br />
MOVIES: The Matrix<br />
TV SHOW: Prison Break<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Live<br />
CD’S: Secret Samadhi<br />
FOOD: Roast lamb<br />
DRINK: Bourbon and coke<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: Olympics<br />
HOBBIES: Snowboarding and golf<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympics Athens, Greece 2004 9th<br />
World Championships Barcelona, Spain 2003 7th<br />
World Championships Montreal, Canada 2005 10th<br />
Commonwealth Games / Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st<br />
Champs<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS)<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n National League Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2003 1st<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> National League Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2005 1st<br />
Spanish Super Copa Barcelona, Spain 2006 1st<br />
Spanish Copa Del Rey Terrassa, Spain <strong>2007</strong> 1st<br />
World University Games Daegu, Sth Korea 2003 3rd<br />
World Jnr Championships Naples, Italy 2003 9th<br />
Overseas Clubs<br />
C. N Terrassa Terrassa, Spain 2003-2005 6th and 7th<br />
C.N Atletico Barceloneta Barcelona, Spain 2006-<strong>2007</strong> Currently ranked 1st<br />
BEST MATE: Erin McGregor<br />
LAST BOOK READ: A John Eales biography<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My nose<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? John McGregor,<br />
Empire Games 1901, <strong>Australia</strong>n Light Horse Tent Pegging and<br />
Lemon Cutting. Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals. Held in Sydney<br />
George Barton (my cousin’s husband) represented <strong>Australia</strong> in<br />
shooting at Athens Olympics 2004.<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? My parents. Without their support I wouldn’t be where<br />
I am today.<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: For <strong>Australia</strong> to win the<br />
<strong>2007</strong> World Championships and Barceloneta to win the <strong>2007</strong><br />
Spanish National League.<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: To play for <strong>Australia</strong> and win a<br />
gold medal at the Olympics.<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To have my own family.<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? When I<br />
was 13. My sister started playing and I didn’t want to just sit and<br />
watch.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Rodger Federer. He is an<br />
incredible athlete and a great role model on and off the court.
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: RYAN MOODY<br />
NICKNAME: Juggie<br />
D.O.B: 20, October, 1977<br />
AGE: 29<br />
BORN: <strong>Melbourne</strong>, Victoria<br />
LIVES: <strong>Melbourne</strong>, Victoria<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 197 cm<br />
WGT: 110 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Club Name <strong>Melbourne</strong> Collegians<br />
and Victorian Tigers<br />
TRAINS (Pool): MSAC<br />
COACH: Jeff Barrow<br />
CAP No. 12<br />
POSITION: Centre Forward<br />
HANDEDNESS: Left<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
ROLE MODELS: Nathan Thomas, Jeff Barrow, Peter Zumthor<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Architecture<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: not to be superstitious<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Thermal bath<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: No Comment<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Air<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO:<br />
Read, Art<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: <strong>Australia</strong>n Men’s Water Polo Team<br />
MOVIES: Mad Max<br />
TV SHOW: Iron Chef<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Hari Krishna<br />
CD’S: Sonic Youth<br />
FOOD: french<br />
DRINK: juice<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: School House Polo<br />
HOBBIES: sunbaking<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Championships Barcelona, Spain 2003<br />
Fukuoka, Japan 2001<br />
Commonwealth Games / Manchester, England 2002 2nd<br />
Champs<br />
Overseas Clubs Velenciq/Spain 03/04<br />
Tenerife/Spain 02/03<br />
Glyfada/Athens 01/02<br />
BEST MATES: Wally, Silvo, Jamie, Adash<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Building Trust: In Business, Politics,<br />
Relationships and Life.<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Compassion and Sensuality<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: sister Jade<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Father- <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
army rugby team, mother- Victorian water polo team<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? My mother, spent the most amount of time with her!<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Tall,<br />
Dark and natural brunette.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Someone who<br />
made the world a nice place to live in.<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Gold Medal M<strong>2007</strong><br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Gold Medal B2008<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Stay happy and Healthy<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 15, my<br />
mum started me playing to keep me away from girls and drugs<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Nathan<br />
Thomas- has all the attributes, offence, defence, leadership,<br />
passion and integrity<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: ‘Great Architecture takes time’ Peter Zumthor
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: TIM NEESHAM<br />
NICKNAME: Neesh<br />
D.O.B: 20/10/1979<br />
AGE: 27<br />
BORN: Fremantle<br />
LIVES: Attadale<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 184 cm<br />
WGT: 92 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Fremantle Mariners<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Melville Water Polo Club<br />
COACH: Dave Swift, Dave Neesham<br />
CAP No. 7<br />
POSITION: Left Hand Driver / Left hand Catch<br />
HANDEDNESS: Left<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Coming second at the World Junior Championships in Kuwait. Also well as<br />
both Olympics at Sydney and Athens. Playing at my home pool for the<br />
Tom Hoad Cup just recently would have to be a very big highlight in front<br />
of 3000 people in the pool I grew up in.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: All my friends and family<br />
ROLE MODELS: Father and family<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Finance and Manager of Swimtech Pty Ltd<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: spa and sauna then deck chair and good<br />
company<br />
IN the Kitchen: A chilli mussel risotto in a Brazil and white wined red<br />
sauce……….mmm<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My Girlfriend - Emily Reilly<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Socialise<br />
and Coach and have fun doing exciting adventures<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Dockers<br />
TV SHOW: Simpsons/Family Guy/ American Dad<br />
CD’S: get with the times it’s the I pod era<br />
FOOD: Anything well cooked<br />
DRINK: Mojito<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: Tom Hoad Cup in Fremantle Perth<br />
HOBBIES: Diving Golf Dancing Running Touch Rugby indoor Soccer<br />
PETS: He is in the skies<br />
BEST MATES: Plenty of them<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympics Athens, Greece 2004 9 th<br />
Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2000 8 th<br />
World Championships Japan, Fukuoaka 2001 12 th<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2003 8 th<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 10th<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong>, <strong>Australia</strong> <strong>2007</strong><br />
Commonwealth Games Manchester, England 2002 2nd<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS) Aust 1997 1st<br />
Aust 1999 1st<br />
Aust 2000 1st<br />
Aust 2003 1st<br />
Aust 2006 1st<br />
World Cup Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 1999 8th<br />
World Jnr Championships Havana, Cuba 1997 4 th<br />
Kuwait 1999 2 nd<br />
Overseas Clubs Nouto Catania 2002-3 6 th<br />
Florence 2003-4 9th<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
National Water Polo League <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st<br />
World Jnr Championships Mar del Plata, Argentina 2005 7th<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Batman, the secrets behind the man<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My sense of humour and ability to<br />
relate to people<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Dad Lincoln and Stephanie<br />
in Waterpolo, also cousins Rob, Bec and Fiona heaps<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY? Father<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Honest,<br />
caring and funny<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? With a 100ft statue in<br />
my newly discovered land on Timania<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: <strong>Melbourne</strong> and Beijing<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Medals at major international champs<br />
other than getting the game refereed properly again<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To rule the world<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? Yer… he was 6’10” and he was an obstacle I<br />
suppose<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? Aged 8-ish.<br />
Easy to get to training with a lift, than ride your bike to football<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Demagistres or<br />
Estiartes<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Jordan he had the guts to take the<br />
big shots and to take on all the players big or small<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: ‘Do’ or, ‘do not’. There is no ‘try’…
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: GRANT RICHARDSON<br />
NICKNAME: Richo, Breffy<br />
D.O.B: 27 <strong>April</strong> 1981<br />
AGE: 25<br />
BORN: Adelaide, SA<br />
LIVES: Sydney, NSW<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 183 cm<br />
WGT: 80kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Sydney University/NSWIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): SOPAC<br />
COACH: Mark Hubbard / James Moar<br />
CAP No. 7<br />
POSITION: Driver<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Captaining <strong>Australia</strong> at the 2001 World Jnr Championships is<br />
probably my biggest career highlight. Recently making my<br />
first senior men’s tour for the 2006 FINA world league where<br />
we finished 4 th . 2004 National League Championship. Every<br />
time I represent <strong>Australia</strong> is an honour.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: The dream of playing at the<br />
Olympic games<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Double degree in Commerce/Business<br />
(Commercial Law)<br />
Currently work for the Financial Advice Centre in Quality Assurance<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Sleeping<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Seafood Risotto<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Music<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: <strong>Australia</strong>n Cricket Team<br />
MOVIES: Bad Boys<br />
TV SHOW: Seinfeld<br />
FOOD: Seafood<br />
DRINK: Farmers Union Iced Coffee<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: Olympics<br />
HOBBIES: Surfing and sleeping<br />
PETS: Dog - Ninja<br />
BEST MATES: Fabio, Rafael, Djorde<br />
LAST BOOK READ: The Da Vinci Code<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My determination<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Ann and Trevor (Parents), Adam (older<br />
Brother), Travis (younger Brother)<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? My Brother Adam<br />
also plays Water Polo for <strong>Australia</strong><br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS)<br />
National League Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2004 1 st Brisbane Barracudas<br />
National League Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 2 nd Sydney University<br />
World League Athens, Greece 2006 4 th<br />
World Jnr Championships Istanbul, Turkey 2001 9 th<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? Parents – they are the ones who got up and took me<br />
training all the years that I couldn’t drive. They also supported me<br />
when I left Adelaide for Brisbane and Sydney to further my career<br />
and paid for countless water polo trips over the years.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Dedicated, Determined, Moody<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a myth<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: World Champs in<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Win an Olympic gold medal<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To retire early and live on the beach and<br />
represent <strong>Australia</strong> at the Olympics<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? When I was <strong>17</strong> had my first shoulder<br />
operation, since then I have had my other shoulder reconstructed<br />
(2004) and had surgery on my knee (2003). I left Adelaide in 2002<br />
to move to Brisbane to play with the Barracudas and train with<br />
QAS. In 2005 I moved to Sydney to play with Drummoyne and<br />
Sydney University which paid off playing in my first International<br />
tournament (FINA World League)<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? I<br />
started playing at 14 with my school team because I could swim<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Shaun Baker –<br />
plays hard, trains hard and loves his polo. He also taught me to<br />
play.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Robert Harvey (St Kilda AFL<br />
player) He is the ultimate professional getting the job done week<br />
after week<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: Beware of the Ninja’s….
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: JAMES STANTION<br />
NICKNAME: Stelmo, Stantonator<br />
D.O.B: 21 July 1983<br />
AGE: 23<br />
BORN: Mudgee NSW<br />
LIVES: Perth WA<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Occupied<br />
HGT: 200 cm<br />
WGT: 97 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Fremantle Mariners<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Bicton<br />
COACH: David Swift<br />
CAP No. 1<br />
POSITION: Goalkeeper<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Attending the Athens 2004 Olympics. Going to Spain to play<br />
professionally and loving the lifestyle, great food, a great<br />
waterpolo league, fantastic people and a nice big siesta in<br />
the middle of the day.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Deborah and John Stanton. Brother Damien<br />
and Sister Jessica<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Sarah French.<br />
ROLE MODELS: All international Goalkeepers. I don’t think I’ll stop<br />
learning from others until I stop playing.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Primary Education at ECU. Barman.<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU<br />
NOW: I once drowned a fish.<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: A long weekend down in Yallingup with<br />
all my mates.<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Chicken breasts stuffed with brie<br />
and tapenade on garlic mash.<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Fun<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO:<br />
Movies, Bodysurf, and generally live life to the fullest.<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: FC Barcelona<br />
MOVIES: Super Troopers, Rocky 4, The Usual Suspects<br />
TV SHOW: Family Guy<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Anything that sounds good<br />
CD’S: Faithless: Reverance<br />
FOOD: Tapas<br />
DRINK: Martini, stirred, not shaken, to a foxtrot beat.<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympics Athens, Greece 2004 9th<br />
World Championships Barcelona, Spain 2003 7th Montreal, Canada 2005 9th Commonwealth Games / Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st<br />
Champs<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS) Fremantle Mariners 1999 1st<br />
Fremantle Mariners 2000 2nd<br />
Fremantle Mariners 2001 2nd<br />
World Jnr Championships Istanbul, Turkey 2001 8th<br />
Naples, Italy 2003 7th<br />
Overseas Clubs CN Sabadell 2004/5 3rd<br />
CN Sabadell 2005/6 3rd<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: Tom Hoad Cup<br />
HOBBIES: Bodysurfing, movies, basketball<br />
BEST MATES: Lingy, simmo, jezz<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Freakonomics<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My hands<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: John (dad) Deborah (mum) Damien (brother)<br />
Jessica (sister)<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Dad rallied minis in<br />
the 80’s Version of Rally <strong>Australia</strong><br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? Nathan Thomas, for making me believe in myself.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Tall,<br />
fun, glib<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? For a long time<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Save them.<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic Gold<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Be successful in everything I do.<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 12, all<br />
my mates were doing it.<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Dani Ballart,<br />
because he has fun while he plays and he’s a cheeky little bugger.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Tomas Rosicky, because he’s<br />
sick(y)
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: PETER TRESISE<br />
NICKNAME: Pedro<br />
D.O.B: 06 June 1979<br />
AGE: 27<br />
BORN: Perth, WA<br />
LIVES: Perth, WA<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 200<br />
WGT: 100<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Fremantle<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Melville Water Polo Club<br />
COACH: David Neesham<br />
CAP No. 6<br />
POSITION: Utility<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
World League 2004-6… Fremantle Mariners National League<br />
Champions 1998, 1999, 2000, 2005…. Bronze Medal World<br />
Uni Games 1997 & 2003….. World Swimming<br />
Championships 2001….. Silver Medal World Junior Water<br />
Polo Championships 1999<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Anyone that is true to<br />
themselves and lives their life how they want<br />
ROLE MODELS: There have been many people in my life that<br />
have taught me a lot<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Student<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU<br />
NOW: I have an extra tooth!<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Beach<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Omelette<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Love<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO:<br />
Beach, Reading, Travel, Hangout with friends,<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Fremantle Mariners<br />
MOVIES: A Few Good Men<br />
TV SHOW: Documentaries, Comedies<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: John Butler Trio, Ben Harper, Xavier Rudd<br />
CD’S: Sunrise Over Sea; Live From Mars; Food in the Belly<br />
FOOD: Italian, Spanish, Seafood<br />
DRINK: Water<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Championships Fukuoka 2001 10th Commonwealth Games / Perth 2006 Gold<br />
Champs<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS) Aust 2005 Gold<br />
2001 Gold<br />
2000 Gold<br />
1998 Gold<br />
World Cup<br />
World Jnr Championships Kuwait 1999 Silver<br />
Havana 1997 4 th<br />
Overseas Clubs Hamm, Germany 2001<br />
Duisburg, Germany 2002<br />
HOBBIES: Beach, Reading, Relaxing, Travel, Laughing with mates<br />
PETS: Dog<br />
BEST MATES: Loz, Ash, Hoady, Neesh, Stants, Bead, Young Tim,<br />
K, Jeffo, Watto<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Q & A<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Family and friends<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum, Toby, James, Rory<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? God – without him I am lost<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Spiritual, loving, adventurous<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? He left the<br />
world a better place<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Make World<br />
Championships Team<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic Gold Medal<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Live a happy family life<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? A lot of injuries<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 14.<br />
Tom Hoad lived around the corner and he thought I’d be a good<br />
player<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? All my Freo<br />
waterpolo mates – they’re my best mates!!<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Luc Longley. He excelled in<br />
his sport, made a bucket load of cash and is giving back to the WA<br />
community.<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: God grant me the serenity to accept the things<br />
I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the<br />
wisdom to know the difference.
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: LAURIE TRETTEL<br />
NICKNAME: Loza, Lova<br />
D.O.B: 3 October, 1979<br />
AGE: 27<br />
BORN: Perth, Western <strong>Australia</strong><br />
LIVES: Perth, Western <strong>Australia</strong><br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 192 cm<br />
WGT: 93 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Fremantle Mariners<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Bicton Pool<br />
COACH: David Neesham, David Swift<br />
CAP No. 1 or 13<br />
POSITION: Goalkeeper<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Being able to represent Melville Water Polo Club and<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> at the highest level and achieve results such as<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n National League Champions and Finals MVP, and<br />
a Silver Medal at the Junior World Championships in Kuwait,<br />
1999.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum (Daniela Simon) Dad (John Trettel)<br />
Brothers (Paul & Dean Trettel)<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Jesus<br />
ROLE MODELS: People who have fought hard to achieve<br />
greatness against the odds.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor of Arts (Political Science,<br />
Industrial Relations, Italian) & Commenced Master of Business<br />
Administration<br />
SPORTS BEFORE Water Polo/AUSTRALIAN TEAMS/MAJOR<br />
RESULTS (with year): King of the Court handball champion at<br />
Aquinas College Year 7, 1991.<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU<br />
NOW: I dominated James Stanton during a lengthy SingStar<br />
session on <strong>Australia</strong> Day <strong>2007</strong> by scoring 9500 on ‘Aint No<br />
Sunshine.’<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Bodysurfing at Yallingup, or<br />
Snowboarding in San Martino, Italy<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Tuna Salad<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: The Beach<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO:<br />
Bodysurfing at Yallingup Beach, Western <strong>Australia</strong><br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Carlton - AFL, Napoli - Soccer<br />
MOVIES: Dumb and Dumber, Star Wars I - VI<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Championships Fukuoka, Japan 2001 10th Montreal, Canada 2005 10th Commonwealth Champs Manchester, England 2002 2nd Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st Club Titles (Aust and OS) Fremantle Mariners,<br />
Aust. National League<br />
Titles<br />
1998 1st 2000 1st 2001 1st 2006 1st World Jnr Championships Kuwait 1999 2nd Overseas Clubs RN Florentia, Italy 2003/4 7th TV SHOW: Seinfeld, Family Guy, Entourage, Pardon the<br />
Interruption BANDS/MUSIC: Ben Harper, Pearl Jam, Smashing<br />
Pumpkins, Radiohead, Jack Johnson, Mason Jennings<br />
FOOD: Anything but beetroot, and pineapple on pizza.<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: Tom Hoad Cup<br />
HOBBIES: Bodysurfing, Snowboarding, Basketball<br />
PETS: ‘Cody’ – Border Collie<br />
BEST MATES: The Original Melville 1995 Singapore/Civitavecchia<br />
Crew and many more.<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Triptych by Karin Slaughter<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Too many to mention, but<br />
possibly modesty would have to top the list.<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: John (Dad), Daniela (Mum), Paul and Dean<br />
(Brothers)<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? Mum and Dad - because they have given me the<br />
opportunity and support throughout my water polo career.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Reliable, Pensive, Honest<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? I haven’t really<br />
thought about it.<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>2007</strong> Medal<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Beijing 2008 Medal<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To have a beautiful and healthy family.<br />
Oh, and to own a beach-front house at Yallingup Beach.<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? Injuries, a players worst nightmare!<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 10,<br />
because I liked the idea of jumping in a pool for a summer sport.<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Gergely Kiss –<br />
Dual Olympic Gold Medallist and all-round top bloke.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Michael Jordan – the ultimate<br />
competitor and champion.
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: THOMAS WHALAN<br />
NICKNAME: Dub Dub, Whalos<br />
D.O.B: 13 October 1980<br />
AGE: 26<br />
BORN: Sydney, NSW<br />
LIVES: Savona, Italy<br />
MARITAL STATUS: In relationship<br />
HGT: 193cm<br />
WGT: 89kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: RN Savona, Sydney Uni Lions<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Savona, Italy<br />
COACH: Claudio Mistrangelo<br />
CAP No. 9<br />
POSITION: Outside Shooter<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
1st, Commonwealth Championships, Perth, <strong>Australia</strong>, 2006;<br />
Highest Goalscorer Spanish League 2002/03; 1st, <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
National League, 2002, 2003, 2005; 3rd, World Student Games,<br />
Daegu, South Korea, 2003; 2nd, Commonwealth Championships,<br />
Manchester, England, 2002; 2nd, FINA World Junior<br />
Championships, Kuwait, 1999<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Richard and Janet Whalan (parents), Brendon and<br />
Madeline<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Athletes/businessmen at the top of their<br />
profession<br />
ROLE MODELS: Keiren Perkins, Duncan Armstrong, Chris MacKay<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor Commerce/Law (1 subject to go!)<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU NOW:<br />
Play the guitar<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Sitting on the beach<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Spaghetti Cabonara<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Yoghurt<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Golf, Drive,<br />
Surf, Poker nights with mates, spend time with my girlfriend<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympics Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2000 8th<br />
Athens, Greece 2004 9th<br />
World Championships Fukuoka, Japan 2001 10th<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2003 7th<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 10th<br />
Commonwealth Games /<br />
Champs<br />
Manchester, England 2002 2nd Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS) <strong>Australia</strong>n National<br />
League<br />
2002,03,05 1st<br />
Spanish Kings Cup 2003,2004 1st<br />
Spanish Super Cup 2004 1st<br />
Len Qualifications with<br />
Nervi (Italy)<br />
2006<br />
World Cup Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 1999 8th<br />
World Jnr Championships Kuwait City, Kuwait 1999 2nd<br />
Overseas Clubs CN Barcelona (ESP) 2002/3<br />
Atletic Barceloneta (ESP) 2003/4<br />
Nervi (ITA) 2005/6<br />
Rari Nantes Savona<br />
(ITA)<br />
2006/7<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Sydney Swans (True blue bandwagon supporter)<br />
MOVIES: Anything with Will Farrell.<br />
TV SHOW: Seinfield, Friends, Lost, World Series of Poker, Sunrise (Friday<br />
Mornings)<br />
CD’S: Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Pink<br />
FOOD: Thai, Pizza,<br />
DRINK: Mango Smoothies<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: Post Competition Celebrations<br />
HOBBIES: Cars (Ford Mustangs), Car racing, Golf, reading, sharemarket<br />
PETS: Dog<br />
BEST MATES: Tiger Woods, Michael Schumacer, Joe Haschem<br />
LAST BOOK READ: The Zahir – Paolo Coelho<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Personality<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? The absolute<br />
best<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? The absolute best<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: World Champs Top 3<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic Gold<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Be successful in my own eyes<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 12 – sick of<br />
swimming and international opportunities<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Tamas Kasas – Best<br />
all round player.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Roger Federer – Dominating Tennis<br />
and his humbleness
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: GAVIN WOODS<br />
NICKNAME: Woodsy<br />
D.O.B: 3 rd <strong>March</strong>, 1978<br />
AGE: 28<br />
BORN: Sydney, NSW<br />
LIVES: Russell Lea, NSW<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Defacto<br />
HGT: 199<br />
WGT: 100<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Balmain/NSWIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Dawn Fraser Baths<br />
COACH: Ray Mayers<br />
CAP No. 10<br />
POSITION: Centre Forward<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Partner Caroline Hildreth, daughter Siahn 3,<br />
daughter Emmy 4 months.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Studying Accounting, working Accountant.<br />
SPORTS BEFORE Water Polo/AUSTRALIAN TEAMS/MAJOR<br />
RESULTS (with year):<br />
Full Basketball <strong>Australia</strong> Scholarship, 1993, aged 15.<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: Just thinking I’m superstitious<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Lying back with my feet up on the couch<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Spaghetti Bolognaise<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Breakfast<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Play<br />
golf<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: West Tigers, Rugby League<br />
MOVIES: Lord of the Rings<br />
TV SHOW: Supernatural<br />
CD’S: Pete Murray<br />
FOOD: Grilled chicken burgers<br />
DRINK: Coffee<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympics Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2000 8th<br />
Athens, Greece 2004 9th<br />
World Championships Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 1998 4th<br />
Fukuoka, Japan 2001 9th<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2003 8th<br />
Commonwealth Games / Manchester, England 2002 2nd<br />
Champs<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS) Barcelona, Spain 2002 Spanish League Champions<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2002 Cupa Del Rey<br />
World Cup Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 1999 8th<br />
World Jnr Championships Dunkirk, France 1995 4th<br />
Havana, Cuba 1997 4th<br />
Overseas Clubs Nuoto Catania, Italy 1998 7th<br />
Barcelona, Spain 2000-2003 2nd, 1st, 3rd.<br />
HOBBIES: I’d like it to be golf….<br />
PETS: a fish called ‘Fish’<br />
LAST BOOK READ: ‘The Big Red Bus’ to my daughter.<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Selective hearing!<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Partner Caroline Hildreth, daughter Siahn 3,<br />
daughter Emmy 4 months.<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL?<br />
Partner was an Olympic swimmer 2000, sister and cousin are<br />
Sydney Olympic Waterpolo gold medallists, father triple Olympian for<br />
Waterpolo.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? A<br />
Waterpolo player<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As an alright<br />
bloke<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: To win a major<br />
championship medal<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: To win a major championship<br />
gold medal<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To learn how to balance career, family,<br />
study and Waterpolo.<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? The opposition!<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? About 6.<br />
It looked like fun.
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
ATHLETE PROFILES WOMEN<br />
NAME: GEMMA BEADSWORTH<br />
NICKNAME: Gem, beads, beady etc<br />
D.O.B: <strong>17</strong>/07/87<br />
AGE: 19<br />
BORN: Perth Western <strong>Australia</strong><br />
LIVES: Perth Western <strong>Australia</strong><br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 180cm<br />
WGT: 83kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Fremantle Marlins (club) Western<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Institute of Sport & AIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Challenge Stadium and Bicton<br />
Pool WA<br />
COACH: Greg Mcfadden National coach,<br />
Wendy Arancini Club coach<br />
CAP No. 2<br />
POSITION: Centre forward, centre back<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Being a part of the gold medal winning 2006 World Cup team<br />
who competed in China, inaugural winners of women’s<br />
national league competition in <strong>Australia</strong> in 2004 and backing<br />
up in 2005. Being selected in the tournament seven for the<br />
2005 World Junior Women’s Championships.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Julie Beadsworth (mum) Gene Beadsworth (dad)<br />
Jamie Beadsworth (brother)<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Roger Federer for his unbelievable ability<br />
and skill.<br />
ROLE MODELS: Cathy Freeman, her ability to perform under so much<br />
pressure from the media and fans as well as the pressure she would have<br />
placed on herself.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor of Commerce (major Property, second<br />
year) Curtin University of Technology (Bentley WA)<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU NOW:<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: no superstitions, don’t like the idea of things that are out<br />
of my control<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: nice long massage, followed by a hot bath<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Cassata ( ice-cream cake pretty easy to<br />
do!)<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: hair dryer would be one of them<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: go out with<br />
friends, relax and read<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: West Coast Eagles AFL<br />
MOVIES: Dirty Dancing, The Departed, A Night at the Roxbury, Dodgeball,<br />
Wedding Crashers, The Notebook<br />
TV SHOW: Greys’s Anatomy, Seinfield, Friends, Frasier<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Sneaky Sound System, Mariah Carey, Beyonce, The<br />
Killers, Bloc Party, Snow Patrol<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Championships Montreal, Canada 2005 6th<br />
Commonwealth Games / Perth WA 2006 Gold medal<br />
Champs<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS)<br />
National League Sydney, NSW 2004 Gold medal<br />
National League Brisbane Qld 2005 Gold medal<br />
National League Sydney NSW 2006 Bronze medal<br />
World Cup Tianjin, China 2006 Gold medal<br />
World Jnr Championships Perth WA 2005 Bronze medal<br />
CD’S: Mariah Carey Music Box<br />
FOOD: seafood, sushi, sticky date pudding<br />
DRINK: coffee<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: (domestic) National league (international) World<br />
Championships<br />
HOBBIES: shopping, reading, floating and relaxing in my pool if that counts<br />
BEST MATES: ex-school mates and water polo friends<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Tandia, by Bryce Courtney<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Determination and family support<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED<br />
SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Yes, my brother is in the Men’s National<br />
Water polo team and has been playing professionally in Spain.<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY?<br />
My parents and my brother have always supported with everything.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Determined,<br />
loyal, laid- back<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: To make this World Championship<br />
team, followed by winning the championship<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Beijing Olympic Gold medal<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To achieve my full potential<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR WATER<br />
POLO CAREER? Injury wise I dislocated my knee cap in 2005 World<br />
Championships in the second last game of the tournament which kept me<br />
out of the water for two months, partially dislocated my left shoulder in<br />
Commonwealth Championships<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? I was nine years<br />
old, my brother and I swam with Claremont Uniswim Swimming Club and<br />
were told by friends to try Flippa ball (modified version of water polo) down at<br />
Melville Water polo club Bicton Pool and have played ever since.<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Kelly Heuchan, her<br />
natural ability and feel for the game also great person<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Roger Federer his outstanding ability<br />
and skill
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NAME: VICTORIA BROWN<br />
NICKNAME: Vb, veebs, beaver<br />
D.O.B: 27 July 1985<br />
AGE: 21<br />
BORN: <strong>Melbourne</strong>, Victoria<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, Queensland<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 183 cm<br />
WGT: 80 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Victorian Tigers<br />
COACH: Aleks Osadchuk<br />
CAP No. 1<br />
POSITION: Goalkeeper<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum – Lynette Brown, Dad – Ray Brown,<br />
Sister – Lindsey Brown<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU:<br />
Non Professional Athletes.<br />
Success and achievement through belief, determination and<br />
persistence.<br />
And my sister – for her strength, fortitude and achievement.<br />
ROLE MODELS: Lance Armstrong and my Mum<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor Property and Construction,<br />
<strong>Melbourne</strong> University<br />
SPORTS BEFORE Water Polo/AUSTRALIAN TEAMS/MAJOR<br />
RESULTS (with year):<br />
Equestrian<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU<br />
NOW: I like to turn the shower to cold before I get out.<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: A weekend at my farm and swimming in<br />
the ocean<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Prosciutto wrapped salmon with<br />
lentil, herb and yogurt salad – Jamie Oliver stole it off me…<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My Pillow<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Going<br />
Home to <strong>Melbourne</strong> and relaxing at the beach<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: <strong>Australia</strong>n Women’s Water Polo Team!<br />
MOVIES: Borat, Super Troopers, Anchorman<br />
TV SHOW: Greys Anatomy<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: The Fray, U2, Ben Harper, Snow Patrol, Death Cab<br />
for Cutie, Xavier Rudd, Bob Marley, Crowded House, Coldplay,<br />
Powderfinger, Jackson Browne, Michael Franti, David Grey, The<br />
Darkness, Best am I, Evermore, Eric Clapton, Dave Mathews Band<br />
CD’S: All of the above!<br />
FOOD: Roast Lamb and Mum’s Christmas Lunch<br />
DRINK: Pasito<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: 2004 <strong>Australia</strong>n Uni Games<br />
HOBBIES: Cooking, Music, Shopping, Beach, Socialising<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
6th FINA World<br />
Championships<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 6th World Jnr Championships<br />
World Jnr Championships Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2005 3rd<br />
PETS: Dan the man<br />
BEST MATES: Ellie, Kate, Jacko, Jamie, Janey, Rabbit, Charlie,<br />
Hugh, Tom, Jimmy, Frank the Tank<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Lance Armstrong – It’s not about the bike<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Optimism<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum, Dad and sister<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Yes. Mum – Fencing &<br />
Dad - Fencing<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY? There have been many, and for various reasons. Jamie<br />
Smyth, Kate Gilchrist, Jeanette Gunn, Denis Pocsik, Lyn Morrison,<br />
Greig Richardson, Aleks Osadchuk, Greg McFadden, Eddie Denis<br />
and me --because you have to have aspirations before you can be<br />
influenced.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Optimistic, Independent and Driven<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As someone<br />
who gave it all and enjoyed it along the way<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: 2008 Olympics<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: To be the best in the world and<br />
to win Olympic Gold<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: There are many but it all boils down to<br />
completing everything I set out to do and do it well.<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? Plenty! But it’s impossible to become an<br />
elite athlete without them.<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 14 -<br />
Because it was offered at school and I wasn’t the greatest swimmer!<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Eddie Denis –<br />
Professionalism, Determination, Persistence, Talent and Ability<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? At the moment - Rodger<br />
Federer – For being the king of his sport but remaining so humble,<br />
professional and unassuming<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: “I wanna be on you”
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NAME: NIKITA CUFFE<br />
NICKNAME: Keats<br />
D.O.B: 26 th September 1979<br />
AGE: 27<br />
BORN: Brisbane, Queensland<br />
LIVES: Sydney, NSW<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>8 cm<br />
WGT: 74 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Sydney University Lions<br />
TRAINS (Pool): SOPAC<br />
COACH: Greg McFadden<br />
CAP No. 3<br />
POSITION: CF<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
My career highlights are 10 years of friendships with a wonderful group of girls,<br />
travelling the world and competing at the highest possible level for Water Polo and<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>.<br />
The Water Polo and the experiences as a member of the <strong>Australia</strong>n Team, both the<br />
positive and negative, have developed my life skills, personal attributes, morals and<br />
confidence that can now be used to make decisions and choices in the work place,<br />
relationships and any other aspect of life.<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Team mates, coaches, family and having the goal<br />
to win in <strong>Melbourne</strong> and then Beijing. Strong desire to be regarded as one of the best<br />
players in the world.<br />
ROLE MODELS:<br />
Family and friends…..<br />
My sporting role models include previous Women’s Water Polo squad members and<br />
coaches.<br />
As well as Wayne Bennett : Motivating and consistently successful and Michael<br />
Milton: Set the record as the fastest down hill skier in <strong>Australia</strong> despite his disability, I<br />
respect his courage and fearlessness.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Completed a Bachelor Business Sport and Event<br />
Management.<br />
Currently work at the NSW Institute of Sport<br />
Also part -owner of Benji Design which is a fashion label for kids.<br />
www.benjidesign.com.au<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU NOW:<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: None, I think that they a waste of time and energy.<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Bora Bora with friends and endless daiquiris<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Too many to list….?!?!?!<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Family and friends, mobile phone for<br />
catching up with all of them.<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Holidays, movies,<br />
eating out, relaxing on the beach, seeing family and friends and working on Benji<br />
Design.<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: <strong>Australia</strong>n Women’s Water Polo<br />
MOVIES: Top Gun, Girls Just Want to have Fun….Dirty Dancing (all the classics!!)<br />
TV SHOW: Greys Anatomy / Sex and the City<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Anything that you can sing along too…..<br />
CD’S: Dirty Dancing Soundtrack<br />
FOOD: Sticky Date Pudding<br />
DRINK: Strawberry and lychee Daiquiri or mango……….<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympics Athens, Greece 2004 4th Olympics Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2000 Reserve, 1st World Championships Fukuoka, Japan 2001 5th Barcelona, Spain 2003 5th Commonwealth Games Manchester 2002 1st Club Titles (Aust and OS) State Senior Rep Since 1996<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Open Squad Since 1999<br />
AIS scholarship holder Since 1997<br />
NSWIS scholarship<br />
holder<br />
Since 2004<br />
QAS scholarship holder 1994-2004<br />
National Club<br />
Championships, Perth<br />
2002 MVP and highest goal scorer<br />
World Jnr Championships Messina, Italy 1999 1 st<br />
Overseas Clubs Pol. Mediterraneo<br />
Catania, Italy.<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: Olympic Games<br />
HOBBIES: Planning holidays, going to movies, eating out, going to beach<br />
PETS: One horrible mean cat named Tabby<br />
BEST MATES: High School and water polo friends<br />
LAST BOOK READ: The Magic Faraway Tree<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET: Family and friends<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum, Jan Dad, Greg and younger twin brother and sister Jeffrey<br />
and Sasha.<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT<br />
AT A NATIONAL LEVEL: Sasha also played Water Polo for <strong>Australia</strong> and hopes to<br />
again in the future.<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY: Mum and<br />
Dad, as they always said that I could do what ever I wanted. Then have supported me<br />
in all the good times and the bad both Water Polo and life related.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS: Future GOLD Medallist<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a passionate, supportive and<br />
understanding team mate and friend who played in the best team in the World for a<br />
while.<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Win gold at FINA World Swimming<br />
Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong>. Improve skills, swimming fitness and strength in the<br />
gym.<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Playing personally and in a team that are both<br />
consistently great and victorious. Olympic Gold and then retire happy.<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: A big happy family.<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR WATER POLO<br />
CAREER? Injuries, non selections and strength targets in the gym!!<br />
Shoulder injury : Missed World Championships in Montreal having surgery 2005<br />
Broken Foot: Missed World Cup victory as I slipped on driveway 2 days before the<br />
flight. 2006<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 13, it was offered as a<br />
team sport at my high school Brisbane Girls Grammar School and it looked like fun.<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Debbie Watson – longstanding<br />
member of the National Team- Captain for a lengthy time, she was retired but then<br />
made a come back to compete in Sydney and win an Olympic Gold medal.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Michael Milton: for his courage and fearlessness<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE:<br />
Be confident in your team mates ability, never doubt your own. Make everything you<br />
do from here on in count for the team.<br />
2002 2 nd Highest goal scorer for the season, 5 th
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
In 2006, was in the <strong>Australia</strong>n team that won gold at the Commonwealth<br />
Championships…..won a gold medal at the World Cup in Tianjing, China.<br />
Awarded the Debbie Watson medal for Most Valuable Player in the <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
National League. Member of the All Stars team for the National League and<br />
was also the highest goal scorer.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum - Julie Fraser; Dad – Ian Fraser; sister – Alana<br />
Fraser<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: People who have overcome adversity<br />
inspire me. For example, John Maclean who became a paraplegic after a traffic<br />
accident and completed the Hawaiin Ironman and crossed the English<br />
Channel; and Lance Armstrong who recovered from testicular cancer to win so<br />
many Tour de France races. But not just sporting people - people who have<br />
overcome personal or health battles. Also my parents and my team mates -<br />
they inspire me to reach new levels in everything I do.<br />
ROLE MODELS: The above people and past water polo Olympians – Naomi<br />
Castle (Sydney 2000, Captain Athens 2004) and Melissa Byram (Sydney 2000<br />
and a fellow left hander!)<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Studying a Bachelor Science/Laws degree at the<br />
University of Queensland (am in my 6th NAME: SUZIE FRASER<br />
NICKNAME: Suze, Frase, Fraz<br />
D.O.B: 27 August 1983<br />
AGE: 23<br />
BORN: Brisbane, Queensland<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, Queensland<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>5cm<br />
WGT: 63kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: KFC Queensland Breakers/ QAS/ AIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Somerville House/ Yeronga/ Valley pool<br />
COACH: Aleks Osadchuk (QAS coach)<br />
CAP No. 5<br />
POSITION: Driver<br />
HANDEDNESS: Left<br />
and final year!)<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU NOW: I was<br />
a tomboy when I was little; I was going to be a physio instead of a lawyer (I did<br />
first year physio and transferred to science/law).<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: I’m trying to get out of the habit.<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Lying in the ocean on a calm day at the beach.<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: A few are still being perfected but the latest is<br />
a good lamb roghan josh.<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Breakfast<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Be normal and<br />
go out on week nights!! Also, spend time at the beach with friends and family.<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: The Wallabies<br />
MOVIES: Love Actually/ Dirty Dancing<br />
TV SHOW: Grey’s Anatomy<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Snow Patrol (at the moment but changes regularly)<br />
CD’S: The Big Chill – an oldie but a goodie.<br />
FOOD: A tie between gelati and hot chips (depending on weather)<br />
DRINK: Mocha frappacino<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: Sydney 2000 Olympics – watching<br />
the girls win gold HOBBIES: Going to the beach, learning to surf (not yet a<br />
hobbie but will be when I start learning!), trying new restaurants, going out for<br />
gelati, spending time with friends & family.<br />
PETS: None at moment – did have a crazy Springer Spaniel dog who has put<br />
the family off pets for a while<br />
BEST MATES: Midge, Jess and Nic.<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Whitethorn by Bryce Courtenay<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Optimism<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum, Dad, sister.<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? My<br />
mum and dad. They have provided constant support, encouragement, advice<br />
and motivation and have always been behind me no matter what. I could not<br />
have got to where I am without them.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Stubborn,<br />
hardworking, tenacious.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As someone who made<br />
every day count and lived life to the fullest.<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Make the <strong>Melbourne</strong> World<br />
Championship team and win gold at the Championships.<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Be in the gold medal winning <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
team at the Beijing Olympics.<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Go overseas and travel; Work in New York for at<br />
least a year; Live in a different <strong>Australia</strong>n city; pursue a career in law<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR WATER<br />
POLO CAREER? The usual setbacks that most athletes have experienced but<br />
none that are notable. One of the things I had to do to really make a go of<br />
waterpolo was become a lot stronger and bulk up so I could mix it with the<br />
bigger girls on the international stage – I think I put on about 7kg of muscle in<br />
six months.<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 13 My older sister<br />
and friends played it at high school. I enjoyed swimming and netball and any<br />
sport involving ball skills – water polo combined all of the above and was good<br />
to do in summer.<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Very difficult to choose –<br />
Melissa Byram because she was an awesome left hander and gave me so<br />
many valuable tips; Sophia (a player in the Russian waterpolo team) because<br />
she is an absolute freak at all aspects of the game and no matter how much<br />
teams try to shut her down she still stands out.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Michael Jordan – he has had a<br />
spectacular career and I like the philosophies he stands by.<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: Michael Jordan: ‘I can accept failure. Everyone fails at<br />
something. But I can’t accept not trying.’<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Championships Montreal, Canada (11th FINA Women’s Water<br />
Polo World Championships)<br />
2005 6th Commonwealth Games /<br />
Champs<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st<br />
Club Titles Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2004 Silver medal in the <strong>Australia</strong>n National League as a member<br />
of the Queensland Breakers team.<br />
World Cup Tianjing, Beijing (14th FINA Women’s Water<br />
Polo World Cup)<br />
2006 Gold medal<br />
World Jnr Championships Calgary, Canada (5th FINA World Junior Water<br />
Polo Championships)<br />
2003 6th
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NAME: KATE GYNTHER<br />
NICKNAME: G.G.<br />
D.O.B: 5 July 1982<br />
AGE: 24<br />
BORN: Brisbane, QLD<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>4cm<br />
WGT: 73kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Brisbane Barracudas/QAS/AIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Somerville House/ Musgrave Park<br />
COACH: Aleks Osadchuk, Greg Mcfadden<br />
CAP No. 8<br />
POSITION: Driver<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Competing at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Winning the 2006<br />
World Cup.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My family<br />
ROLE MODELS: Lance Armstrong<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Diploma of Justice/ admin assistant<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: the ocean/ music<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Toblerone Cheesecake<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My pillow<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Catch<br />
up with friends, go to the beach<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Brisbane Lions<br />
MOVIES: Dirty Dancing/ The Matrix<br />
TV SHOW: Whose Line is it Anyway?<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: David Gray, Counting Crows<br />
CD’S: White Ladder, August and Everything After<br />
FOOD: Thai/ Lollies<br />
DRINK: Cola<br />
HOBBIES: Beach, movies<br />
PETS: 2 dogs, Bonnie and Buster<br />
BEST MATES: Mel, Wendy, Nat, Jo, Gil, Caroline<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Reading “The Power of One’<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Work ethic<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum, Dad, 2 brothers, step-dad, 2 step-sisters<br />
and 2 step-brothers.<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Step-sisters, Mel and<br />
Bec both in national team.<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY? My parents, always supported and encouraged me no matter<br />
what I was doing.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Stubborn, determined, quirky.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As someone<br />
who loved the game<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Gold <strong>Melbourne</strong> World<br />
Champs<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic Gold Medal<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Finish my study and work in a job that I<br />
love doing.<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 10,<br />
Mum and Dad both played and my brother and I were just always at<br />
the pool.<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Simone Hankin,<br />
because she was an amazing player and also coached me at Junior<br />
Worlds and really inspired me to keep playing and improving.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Lance Armstrong, he is just an<br />
amazing example of what a person can achieve against the odds.<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: ‘’All our dreams can come true, if we have the<br />
courage to pursue them’’ – Walt Disney<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympics Athens, Greece 2004 4 th<br />
World Championships Barcelona, Spain 2003 7 th<br />
Montreal, Canada 2005 6 th<br />
Commonwealth Games / Champs Manchester, England 2002 1 st<br />
World Cup Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2002 6 th<br />
Tianjing, China 2006 1 st<br />
World Jnr Championships Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 2 nd<br />
Overseas Clubs Patras, Greece 2005-06 3 rd
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NAME: GEMMA HADLEY<br />
NICKNAME: Gem, Hads<br />
D.O.B: 30th <strong>March</strong> 1981<br />
AGE: 25<br />
BORN: Harrogate, England<br />
LIVES: Perth, Western <strong>Australia</strong><br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>9 cm<br />
WGT: 81kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: City Beach/ WAIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Challenge Stadium<br />
COACH: Greg McFadden<br />
CAP No. 11<br />
POSITION: Outside Shooter/ Utility<br />
HANDEDNESS:<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Right<br />
My highlights to date are winning the Commonwealth Championships in<br />
2006 and the silver medal as part of the World Junior Championships both<br />
held in front of a home crowd in my home pool. Also touring as part of the<br />
National Team and winning the Bronze medal at the 2006 Holiday Cup in<br />
the USA. Representing your country is always special.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother- Fran Hadley, Father- Brian Hadley<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Many people have inspired my Water<br />
Polo career so I could thank many people, but they know who they are.<br />
ROLE MODELS: Simone Hankin (2000 Gold Medallist)<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: High School Teacher (Music and Physical<br />
Education)<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU NOW: I<br />
love playing and singing music. I play a number of musical Instruments.<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Music-singing or playing<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Mexican Food<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Music, Family, Friends<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Spend time<br />
with my family and friends<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Too many! I do follow the Wallabies though.<br />
MOVIES: The Bodyguard<br />
TV SHOW: 24<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Crowded House, Billy Joel. I listen to anything that I can<br />
sing along with.<br />
CD’S: I have too many!!<br />
FOOD: Would have to say Sunday Roast Dinner which is a family tradition<br />
in our house.<br />
DRINK: Don’t have one.<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: Olympic Games<br />
HOBBIES: Music, reading, playing with my nieces and nephews and<br />
teaching.<br />
PETS: Billie the Labrador.<br />
BEST MATES: The City Beach Water Polo Girls. The rest know who they<br />
are.<br />
LAST BOOK READ: James Patterson – Judge and Jury<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? I would like to think that I am hard<br />
working, dedicated and have fun with what ever I do.<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Commonwealth Games /<br />
Champs<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st<br />
Holiday Cup California, USA 2006 3rd<br />
Kirishi Cup Kirishi, Russia 2004 5th<br />
Club Titles – NWPL <strong>Australia</strong> 2004 4th Perth Challenge Comets<br />
NWPL <strong>Australia</strong> 2005 4th Perth Challenge Comets<br />
World Jnr Championships Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 2nd<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum, Dad, Andrew, Alison, Claire, Richard and Zoe<br />
(Brothers and Sisters)<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Yes, Claire has represented<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> both in Trampolining and Water Polo, Zoe was a member of the<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Junior Water Polo Team, and my brothers have represented<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> at Rugby Union.<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY? I would have to say both my family as they are always there to give<br />
support and advice and John Green and family, John became a<br />
quadriplegic after a rugby accident 18years ago and through his journey<br />
has made me aware of what is truly important in life.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? What you<br />
see.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Someone who loved<br />
what she did and always worked hard to be the best that she could be.<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Make the World Championship<br />
Team.<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic Games<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Stay healthy, have a family and be successful.<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? Like anyone else injuries have played a part in<br />
my career. I have had both my hip and knee operated on but thanks to a<br />
great support staff particularly my sister Alison who has been my physio I<br />
have been able to achieve what I have achieved to date.<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 10 years old<br />
when I started flippaball (mini water polo), I started because my older<br />
sisters played so I just followed I guess!<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Simone Hankin<br />
because she has been the best coach and a really great friend.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? I admire all athletes as they all work<br />
hard to be the best that they can be.<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: “ everything happens for a reason, you may not<br />
understand why at the time but it will make you a better person”
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: FIONA HAMMOND<br />
NICKNAME: Fi<br />
D.O.B: 10 th May 1983<br />
AGE: 23<br />
BORN: Sydney, NSW<br />
LIVES: Sydney, NSW<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>2 cm<br />
WGT: 67 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Sydney University<br />
TRAINS (Pool): SIAC<br />
COACH: Ryan Moore<br />
CAP No. 6<br />
POSITION: Utility<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Winning Gold at the World Cup in China 2006.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum: Lyn Hammond. Dad: Bruce Hammond.<br />
Brothers: Michael Hammond, Ian Hammond. Sister: Melissa<br />
Hammond.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Just finished Bachelor of Human<br />
movement ED at Sydney University<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: sometimes have one but if it doesn’t work once<br />
will change, so nothing specific<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: sleep in a comfy bed or a good<br />
massage.<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: go to<br />
the beach, relax with friend.<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Sydney Swans<br />
FOOD: Magoes<br />
DRINK: Diet Cola<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: World Cup 2006<br />
MOVIES: Notting Hill<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Lior at the moment<br />
CD’S: Augie <strong>March</strong> Crowded Hour<br />
HOBBIES: going to the beach<br />
PETS: 2 dogs<br />
BEST MATES: Rob, Nat, Millie and Phoebe<br />
LAST BOOK READ: ‘The secrets of the last temple’, Paul Sassman<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum, dad, 2 brother and sister<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World League Russia 2005 3rd World League Cassenza, Italy 2006 4th Commonwealth Games / Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st Champs<br />
World Cup Beijing, China 2006 1st World Jnr Championships Calagary, Canada 2003 5th Pithea Cup, Greece 2002 3rd Overseas Clubs Varese Olona Nuoto,<br />
Italy<br />
2006/7 Currently ranked 7th<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL?<br />
Sister is in the junior national squad<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY?<br />
Parents supported me and helped me out with a lot of my water polo<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Relaxed, easy going.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED?<br />
Winning gold at Beijing<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: World Championships team<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Gold Beijing Olympics<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Successful water polo career and a job<br />
that I love.<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? Difficult playing overseas, mentally<br />
getting used to a different lifestyles and communicating without<br />
speaking the same language.<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? At 13,<br />
was a swimmer from a young age and wanted a change and I found<br />
the team sport more enjoyable.<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Nathan Thomas,<br />
smart player and very skilful.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Barry Hall, Swans. Great<br />
Player<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the<br />
size of the fight in the dog.<br />
-Archie Griffen, two-time Heisman winner (5ft 9)
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: AMY HETZEL<br />
NICKNAME: Pret<br />
D.O.B: 27 <strong>April</strong> 1983<br />
AGE: 23<br />
BORN: Rockhampton, Queensland<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, Queensland<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>8cm<br />
WGT: 69 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Queensland Academy of Sport<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Sommerville House, Brisbane<br />
COACH: Aleks Osedchuk<br />
CAP No. 12<br />
POSITION: Driver<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Captaining the <strong>Australia</strong>n Junior team at the 2003 World Junior<br />
Championships. Representing <strong>Australia</strong> at my first World<br />
Senior Championships 2005. Playing in the Italian National<br />
League 2006<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mother, Jackie Hetzel; Father, Jay Hetzel;<br />
Sisters, Mimi and Katherine Hetzel.<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My training partners whom I<br />
endure each session and each day with<br />
ROLE MODELS: My parents and my sisters<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Completing degree in Occupational<br />
Therapy<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Sleeping or watching a movie<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Vegetarian Lasagne<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: the support and love<br />
from my friends and family<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO:<br />
spending time on my family’s farm in northern NSW or our beach<br />
house on Flinders Island, Tasmania. Also just spending time with my<br />
friends and family.<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Brisbane Lions AFL<br />
MOVIES: The Pursuit of Happiness<br />
TV SHOW: Grey’s Anatomy<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Pete Murray, KT Tunstall<br />
FOOD: gelato<br />
DRINK: smoothies<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: the Olympics<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympics Athens 2004 Reserve for <strong>Australia</strong>n Team<br />
World Championships Montreal, Canada 2005 6 th<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS) Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2004 1st<br />
World Jnr Championships Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 2nd<br />
Calgary 2003 6th<br />
Overseas Clubs Rari Nantes Florentia 2006 5th<br />
HOBBIES: Travelling, outdoor activities<br />
LAST BOOK READ: <strong>March</strong>ing Powder, Rusty Young<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My positive and optimistic<br />
nature<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: my parents and 2 sisters<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? My sisters represented<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> in swimming and waterpolo<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY? My family, they’ve encouraged me to achieve my dreams<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Happy,<br />
optimistic and creative<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a passionate<br />
and creative player who excelled in areas of life outside and<br />
including waterpolo<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Win a gold medal at the<br />
World Champs<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Win an Olympic Gold medal and<br />
play a pivotal role in the <strong>Australia</strong>n team that achieves that.<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To be successful in and out of the pool<br />
whilst maintaining a balanced life filled with fun-loving and positive<br />
people<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? I have overcome injuries and avoided<br />
surgery on my shoulders and hips 3 times<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 12, my<br />
eldest sister was playing at the time and encouraged me to try it.<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Naomi Castle,<br />
for her skilful, professional and determined approach to the game<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Lance Armstrong, for his<br />
triumph over adversity
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: EMMA KNOX<br />
NICKNAME: Knoxy<br />
D.O.B: 3 <strong>March</strong> 1978<br />
AGE: 28<br />
BORN: Dampier, WA<br />
LIVES: Perth, WA<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>3cm<br />
WGT: 70kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Claremont/ Freo Marlins/WAIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Challenge Stadium<br />
COACH: Greg McFadden<br />
CAP No. 1<br />
POSITION: Goalkeeper<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Winning the World Cup in 2006 was a moment I will never forget. Coming 4 th<br />
at the Athens Olympics was heartbreaking but also an achievement I am<br />
very proud of. I was MVP at the Canada Cup in 2000. Winning gold in<br />
Manchester 2002 for the Commonwealth GamesTournament. <strong>Australia</strong>n all<br />
star team 2004 and 2005.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: There are so many people that have given me<br />
inspiration along the way. I carry something from each one of them when I play. They<br />
know who they are and how much I appreciate them.<br />
ROLE MODELS: I have a few people that I have learnt so many things from, not only<br />
in water polo but also for my personal life. Tomaz Lasic played a big role in my early<br />
career and a lot of my technique stems from him. Eddie Dennis has taught me so<br />
much in goalkeeping over the last few years and I have become a more rounded<br />
player from that. Hopefully I can continue working with him. Dani Woodhouse and<br />
Simone Hankin have taught me so much about water polo and life and if I turn out to<br />
be half the person they are I will be very lucky. There are others but just not enough<br />
room!<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Customs Officer with the <strong>Australia</strong>n Customs Service.<br />
SPORTS BEFORE Water Polo/AUSTRALIAN TEAMS/MAJOR RESULTS (with<br />
year): State rep for basketball during high school.<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU NOW: I hate public<br />
phones. They scare me.<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: None really. I think you make your own fate.<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Lying on white sand with clear blue water all around me<br />
and an ice cold pina colada next to me.<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Spaghetti Carbonara – Sicilian style<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My pillow<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Walk my dogs, watch<br />
movies that I have missed. Catch up with my friends.<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Wallabies<br />
MOVIES: Night at the Roxbury, Mystery men, anything that will make me laugh.<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympics Athens, Greece 2004 4th World Championships Fukuoka, Japan 2001 5th Barcelona, Spain 2003 7th Commonwealth Games / Manchester. England 2002 1st Champs<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS) Perth Comets 2004 4th Perth Comets 2005 4th Perth Comets 2006 9th World Cup Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2003 5th Tian Jin, China 2006 1st World Jnr Championships Prague, Czech Rep 1997 2nd Overseas Clubs Pol Mediterraneo,<br />
Catania - Italy<br />
2002 6th at end of season<br />
TV SHOW: Medium<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Anything I can sing along to.<br />
CD’S: At the moment it’s Little Birdy<br />
FOOD: Sunday Roast<br />
DRINK: Banana Smoothies<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: Holiday Cup - USA<br />
HOBBIES: Going to the movies, coffee with my friends, reading anything science<br />
fiction….<br />
PETS: My 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 bird and 2 fish.<br />
BEST MATES: Deb! You’re a champ!<br />
LAST BOOK READ: At Risk by Patricia Cornwell.<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Sense of humour.<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum and Brother<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? There are<br />
a few, but these are mine so Im not going to tell!!<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Funny, ridiculous and<br />
huggable.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? For having a good work ethic and<br />
making people smile.<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Not have a heart attack during one of my<br />
training sessions!<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Gold Gold Gold at Beijing!!!!<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: I would like to go out knowing I gave it my best shot.<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR WATER POLO<br />
CAREER? Knee surgery in 1998, hip surgery 10 months prior to Athens Olympics.<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? I was 12 and I was asked<br />
to fill in for someone who couldn’t play.<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Jesus Rollan Prada because he<br />
was unbelievably athletic and undoubtedly the best goalkeeper during the 1990’s if not<br />
ever. I liked his charisma in the pool and there was never a dull moment when I<br />
watched him play.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Andre Agassi. His persistence and athletic<br />
ability was amazing but his modesty and the level of respect he held for every one of<br />
his opponents was what set him apart from the rest.<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: Somewhere in the world right now, someone is training to beat<br />
me. So I will train twice as hard today to make sure that doesn’t happen.
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: BRONWEN KNOX<br />
NICKNAME: Bron/Bronnie<br />
D.O.B: 16, <strong>April</strong>, 1986<br />
AGE: 20<br />
BORN: Brisbane, QLD<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 181 cm<br />
WGT: 87kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: KFC QLD Breakers/ QAS<br />
COACH: Aleks Osadchuk<br />
CAP No. 6?<br />
POSITION: Centre back/forward<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mun (Helen Knox), Dad (Andrew Knox),<br />
Sisters (Kirtsy, Meredith), Brothers (Tom, Hamish)<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Stories of People/Athletes<br />
overcoming hardship to compete at the highest level possible, to do<br />
the impossible<br />
ROLE MODELS: Naomi Castle (McCarthy)<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor of Biomedical Science<br />
NTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU<br />
NOW: High School Drama Captain – lead role in musicals<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Reading Newspaper or good book<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Chocolate Brownie<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: my Favourite pillow<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Hang<br />
out with friends<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Soccer Roos<br />
MOVIES: anything with a good story line<br />
TV SHOW: Greys Anatomy<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Snow Patrol<br />
FOOD: Chocolate<br />
DRINK: Juice<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: World Cup<br />
HOBBIES: reading, going to movies, hanging out with friends<br />
LAST BOOK READ: For Freedom – Joy Chambers<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Length/height<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY? Family, especially my mother, as always supportive and<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Championships Montreal 2005 6 th<br />
World Cup China 2006 1 st<br />
World Jnr Championships <strong>Australia</strong> 2005 3 rd<br />
Overseas Clubs USA College – Hartwick<br />
College<br />
2006 6 th<br />
encouraging with trying to play sport, study, earn a living and have a<br />
life<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Self<br />
confident, easy going,<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? as being one of<br />
the best players in my position<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Gold at World Champs<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Gold in 2008 Olympics<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To accomplish my sporting goals, and<br />
graduate with a degree and career oportunities<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? Recurring injuries and setbacks and<br />
trying to fit in studying with trainings, camps and tours<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 14 years<br />
to make up numbers for a club team<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Mark Oberman,<br />
because first game I saw scored an amazing CF goal with huge gash<br />
on head and blood running down face got out and got stiches and<br />
got back in to keep playing<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Petria Thomas because<br />
overcame so much to reach sporting victory<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: “The important thing in life is not the victory but<br />
the contest; the essential thing is not to have won but to have fought<br />
well.”
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: ALICIA MCCORMACK<br />
NICKNAME: Macca<br />
D.O.B: 7 TH June 1983<br />
AGE: 23<br />
BORN: Helensburgh, NSW<br />
LIVES: Helensburgh, NSW<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 167 cm<br />
WGT: 77kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Cronulla / NSWIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Sutherland / Homebush<br />
COACH: John Davie / Ryan Moar<br />
CAP No. 1<br />
POSITION: Goal Keeper<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Winning the World Cup in 2006<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: eg. Mum (Deb McCormack) Dad (Ron<br />
McCormack) Brother (Jake McCormack)<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: People who battle against the<br />
odds and triumph<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Administration Officer, NSW Institute of<br />
Sport<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Weekend Getaway<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Chicken Butternut Pumpkin Risotto<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Friends and Family<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Beach,<br />
go out with friends, read, shopping, BBQ’s<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Women’s Water Polo 2000 Olympic Team<br />
MOVIES: Top Gun, Coach Carter<br />
TV SHOW: Law & Order SVU, Prison Break<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Robbie Williams<br />
CD’S: Robbie Williams Greatest Hits<br />
FOOD: Ice cream<br />
DRINK: Fresh fruit juice<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: World Cup 2006<br />
HOBBIES: Reading<br />
BEST MATES: Dave, Elysha, Michelle<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
World Championships Montreal, Canada 2005 6th<br />
Commonwealth Games / Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st<br />
Champs<br />
National League Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st<br />
World Cup Tanjing, China 2006 1st<br />
World Jnr Championships Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 2nd<br />
Calgary, Canada 2003 6th<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Friendly<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Patricia Cornwell – Portrait of a killer<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Ron, Deb & Jake<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Fun,<br />
Passionate, Dedicated<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a Champion<br />
to made it through playing clean but tough Water Polo.<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: World Championship Gold<br />
<strong>2007</strong> & World League Team <strong>2007</strong><br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic Gold 2008 Women’s<br />
Water Polo<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Complete Uni Degree after Water Polo<br />
career.<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? Mental barriers.<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 15 yrs.<br />
for School Sport at Kirrawee High<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Karen Kerr has<br />
taught me so much about the sport and its history, no one loves the<br />
game more than her.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Many athletes inspire me to do<br />
better and be great but I do not have a favourite. Getting to know<br />
athletes from other sports has been invaluable to my growing as an<br />
athlete.<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.<br />
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: JANE MORAN<br />
NICKNAME: Janey<br />
D.O.B: 6 June, 1985<br />
AGE: 21<br />
BORN: Murwillumbah, NSW<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, QLD<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 167cm<br />
WGT: 70kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Brisbane Barracudas<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Musgrave Park<br />
COACH: Natalie Hoitz & Aleks Osadchuk<br />
CAP No. 10<br />
POSITION: Driver<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Representing <strong>Australia</strong> at the World League Super Finals in Italy,<br />
2006 and coming 3 rd at the FINA Junior World Championships in<br />
Perth in 2005.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Parents Kerry and Richard Moran and siblings<br />
Alan, Ashley, Felicity and Hugh<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: The gold medal the girls won at<br />
the 2000 Olympics<br />
ROLE MODELS: All of the water polo players that I have been lucky<br />
enough to be coached by or influenced by in some way.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Structural Engineer<br />
SPORTS BEFORE Water Polo/AUSTRALIAN TEAMS/MAJOR<br />
RESULTS (with year): Swimming, <strong>Australia</strong>n Age Championships,<br />
2000, 1 st 7.5km Open Water<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU<br />
NOW: I cry in a lot of movies, even cartoons.<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: I like to be the first one in the water for warm-up<br />
before a game<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Massage<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Morrocan Lamb salad<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My pillow – it goes on all<br />
of my travels<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: Water<br />
ski and sail<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Brisbane Lions<br />
MOVIES: Looking for Alibrandi<br />
TV SHOW: Prison Break<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Michael Franti, Regurgitator, Jose Gonsalez, Red<br />
Hot Chilli Peppers<br />
CD’S: Best of U2<br />
FOOD: Seafood<br />
DRINK: Dry Ginger Ale<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: The finals of any championships are always<br />
exciting. So far, its been World League Super Finals<br />
HOBBIES: Hockey, beaching, pubbing<br />
PETS: Two dogs – Sandy and Bugsy<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS) Brisbane, QLD 2005 3 rd at National League Finals<br />
Sydney, NSW 2006 5 th at National League Finals<br />
Sydney, NSW 2003 5 th at National League Finals<br />
World Jnr Championships Perth, WA 2005 3 rd<br />
BEST MATES: Sheridan Knell<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Exodus<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Honesty<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Kerry, Richard, Alan, Ashley, Felicity and Hugh<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Yes, my brother Alan<br />
was in the <strong>Australia</strong>n Triathlon Team and competed in four World<br />
Championships and my cousin Patty was a swimmer and the first<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n woman to go under 1 minute for 100 yards freestyle.<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY? The people I’m surrounded by – my family, friends, and<br />
sporting colleagues<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Honest, happy and curious<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As the one who<br />
never gave up<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: To make the Beijing<br />
Olympic Team<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: To win at the Beijing Olympics<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To work my way up the management<br />
ladder in a large engineering firm<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? Yes, I was helping with renovations<br />
around the house and my hand got cut by a circular power saw and<br />
severed nerves, tendons and chipped the knuckle. I had four months<br />
out of the water.<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? I started<br />
playing for my high school at 14. It was a progression from<br />
swimming and other ball sports<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? There are too<br />
many. I think I admire all of them because they play an amateur<br />
sport simply for the love of it, without any financial gains.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Lance Armstrong because of<br />
the adversity that he overcame to do as well as he did<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: Winners make sacrifices, losers make excuses
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: REBECCA RIPPON<br />
NICKNAME: Bec<br />
D.O.B: 26 December 1978<br />
AGE: 28<br />
BORN: Sydney,NSW<br />
LIVES: Sydney,NSW<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 167<br />
WGT: 71<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Balmain Tigers/ NSWIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): SOPAC<br />
COACH: Phil Bower/Ryan Moore<br />
CAP No. 4<br />
POSITION: Counter Attack/Driver<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Being part of the <strong>Australia</strong>n Team to compete in the 2004 Olympic Games. However,<br />
part of the team which won a bronze medal at the 2006 world league and recently won a<br />
gold medal at the World Cup in China, are also the 2 other major achievements I have<br />
been proud to have been a part of.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Dad (Steve Rippon), Brothers (Adam and Justin Rippon), Sister<br />
(Melissa Rippon), Step-mum (Leigh Rippon), Step Sister (Kate Gynther), Step Brothers<br />
(Scott and Drew Gynther)<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My entire family and my mother especially; people<br />
who are able to overcome great obstacles in their life to achieve their goals and people<br />
who are willing to work for what they want.<br />
ROLE MODELS: My sister, Simone Hankin, Grant Hackett<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Completed my university degree in Sport Management. Work<br />
as a swimming coach when I am living in Sydney<br />
SPORTS BEFORE Water Polo/AUSTRALIAN TEAMS/MAJOR RESULTS (with year):<br />
Swimming and Open water swimming (represented <strong>Australia</strong> at Open water swimming<br />
once in the Oceania Swimming Championships<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU NOW: I have a soft<br />
toy dolphin that travels the world with me. My mothers side of the family is Lebanese<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Catching waves at the beach until I am so tired that I can<br />
come home and fall asleep on the lounge watching dvds<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: bacon and eggs on pancakes<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My toothbrush<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: go to the beach, movies,<br />
go out for dinner, hang out with good friends and my family<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Canberra Raiders NRL, <strong>Australia</strong>n Cricket team, Liverpool Football<br />
club<br />
MOVIES: A few good men, Lost in Translation, The prestige, Austin Powers series<br />
TV SHOW: Prison Break BANDS/MUSIC: Madonna, Garbage<br />
CDs: Christina Aguilera- Stripped, Madonna- The Immaculate Collection<br />
FOOD: Lebanese DRINK: Cola and Lemon squash<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: National club Championships<br />
HOBBIES: Beach, listening to music, movies, shopping<br />
PETS: I don’t have any of my own but I claim my brothers 2 labradors (Wilson and<br />
Chloe) as my own<br />
BEST MATES: Fee, Tash, Hank, Sista,<br />
LAST BOOK READ: “The Lincoln Lawyer” by Michael Connelly<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? The ability to laugh at myself<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Liam (my Nephew)<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT<br />
AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? My sister Melissa and my Step sister Katie are both<br />
members of the <strong>Australia</strong>n Womens waterpolo team<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? My mum.<br />
She had a very gentle personality but inside was a very strong woman and never just let<br />
anything or anyone beat her without a real fight. Her attitude has taught me that nothing<br />
can beat me if I don’t let it<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Stubborn, cheecky, loyal<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? I like to live my life how I want doing<br />
things that I am passionate about and enjoy so that I am happy but also hard working to<br />
achieve what I want along the way. So I guess I would like to be remembered like this.<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: to play well and help my team win a medal at<br />
the world championships in <strong>March</strong><br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: To win a gold medal in 2008 in Beijing<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To have a career in the aquatic environment with both<br />
swimming and waterpolo- perhaps with school children. To travel to certain parts of the<br />
world that have eluded me so far and enjoy experiencing life there. Maybe to learn the<br />
drums or guitar one day.<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR WATER POLO<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 14. I began playing at<br />
school because they asked me to help the team as I knew how to swim. And I had seen<br />
my brother playing and it seemed like a bit of fun<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Mel- my sister. She plays a game I<br />
like and that I try and play myself. She does a lot of creative things in the water and is<br />
more involved in setting up situations for others than just for herself.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Grant Hackett. I love his attitude and his work ethic<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: if it doesn’t kill you it makes you stronger<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympics Athens, Greece 2004 4th World Championships Barcelona, Spain 2003 7th Montreal, Canada 2005 6th Commonwealth Games /<br />
Champs<br />
Manchester, UK 2002 1st Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st Club Titles (Aust and OS) National Club Championships, Newcastle 2003 1st with Cronulla Sharks<br />
Club Champions Trophy, SIAC 2003 1st with Cronulla Sharks<br />
National League, Sydney (finals) 2004 3rd with Balmain Tigers<br />
National League, Brisbane (finals) 2005 2nd with Balmain Tigers<br />
World Cup Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2002 5th Tian Jing, China 2006 1st World Jnr Championships Quebec, Canada 1995 2nd Prague, Czech Republic 1997 2nd Overseas Clubs Rasula Alta; Sicily, Italy A2 competition 2000/1 2nd Rasula Alta; Sicily, Italy A2 Competition 2001/2<br />
Vouliagmeni Nautical Club; Athens Greece 2006 1st in Greek Domestic Competition<br />
European Champions Cup; Final 4 (Sicily, Italy)<br />
Vouliagmeni Nautical Club; Athens Greece 2006/7 Currently playing
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: MELISSA RIPPON<br />
NICKNAME: Mel<br />
D.O.B: 20/January/1981<br />
AGE: 26<br />
BORN: Sydney NSW<br />
LIVES: Brisbane QLD<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 169 cm<br />
WGT: 71 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Brisbane Barracudas/QAS/AIS<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Somerville House<br />
COACH: Aleks Osadchuk<br />
CAP No. 13…11<br />
POSITION: Utility<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Competing in Athens at the 2004 Olympics. Winning World Cup 2006.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My family. They have been there from<br />
the very beginning supporting both me and Bec (and now Katie!). As a<br />
group they keep me focused and grounded and aware that everyone is<br />
fighting their own battles even if its not in the pool.<br />
ROLE MODELS: Definitely my sister Bec, No matter what she is going<br />
through she manages to make sure she comes out smiling and she has<br />
such focus, I admire her. Also Michael Jordan and Lance Armstrong for<br />
their achievements both on and off the sporting arena. They have<br />
overcome adversity and still risen to the top.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Student- Fitness TAFE & 1 st year-sport and<br />
exercise nutrition/ Work- Water polo development officer<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU NOW: I<br />
cant think of anything… its pretty hard to have a secret with 2 sisters in the<br />
team!<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: I chew gum in the warm up of every game<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: good tunes maybe some waves and warm<br />
sun, though not too hot<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: hmmm thai green curry???<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: chocolate!!!<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO: anything that<br />
involves a good laugh and good friends<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Any team I am playing in<br />
MOVIES: Top Gun, Dirty Dancing (the classics) Old school, Dodgeball<br />
TV SHOW: Seinfeld, SVU<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: A bit of everything. Eminem, Counting Crows, David Gray<br />
though at the moment I love Snow Patrol<br />
CD’S: A good mix never hurt anyone<br />
FOOD: Chocolate<br />
DRINK: Water and purple can<br />
HOBBIES: Reading, Movies, Beach, hanging out and having a good old<br />
laugh<br />
PETS: Currently living with Buster and Bonnie 2 dogs and have 3 other<br />
dogs in the family Wilson, Chloe and Maximus<br />
BEST MATES: Katie, Bec and Simone and of course Kai<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Bad Ground the Story about Brant Webb and Todd<br />
Russell being stuck in the mine<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? To have a good time doing pretty<br />
much anything… or nothing. I love to have a good laugh<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Dad Steve, Step Mum Leigh, Sister Bec, brothers<br />
Adam and Justin, Step sister Katie, Step Brothers Drew and Scott, Sister<br />
In Law Ange and 1 st nephew Liam with another bubba on the way<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Sisters both in the team with<br />
me at the moment. Bec also represented <strong>Australia</strong> in Open water<br />
Swimming.<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY? My mum. She showed me How to become the person I want to be<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Stubborn,<br />
competitive, outgoing<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Someone who did<br />
anything to win but had fun doing it<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: Make the team for World Champs<br />
and WIN<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic Gold<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To be doing what I love and to live life<br />
with no regrets<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? Almost everyday<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 13… I did what<br />
most little sisters do… I copied my big sister<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Karen Kuipers,<br />
HOLLAND she was able to play in a variety of positions and lead by<br />
example. Simone Hankin AUSTRALIA an all round athlete with such<br />
determination and spirit. Had the ability to change a game on her own<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? That’s a tough one though I Michael<br />
Jordan and Lance Armstrong are still up there for me. For those a little<br />
closer to home, Michael Voss and Mike Hussey<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: NO REGRETS!<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Olympics Athens Greece 2004 4th World Championships Montreal Canada 2005 6th Barcelona Spain 2003 7th Commonwealth Games /<br />
Champs<br />
Manchester England 2002 1st Perth <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st Club Titles (Aust and OS) Orrizonte, Italy 2002 1st Italian League, 1st European Club Championship<br />
Cronulla, <strong>Australia</strong> 2002 1st Sydney Comp, 1st <strong>Australia</strong>n Club Nationals<br />
World Cup Perth <strong>Australia</strong> 2002 6th Tianjing China 2006 1st World Jnr Championships Prague Czech Republic 1997 2nd Messina Italy 1999 1st Perth <strong>Australia</strong> 2001 2nd Overseas Clubs Orrizonte, Italy 2002 1st Italian League, 1st European Club Championship
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: JENNA SANTOROMITO<br />
NICKNAME: Jen Jen<br />
D.O.B: 21ST JANUARY 1987<br />
AGE: 20<br />
BORN: SYDNEY NSW<br />
LIVES: SYDNEY NSW<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 169cm<br />
WGT: 65kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Cronulla<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Homebush<br />
COACH: Ryan Moar, John Davies<br />
CAP No. 8<br />
POSITION: Driver<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Sandy Santoromito, Richard<br />
Santoromito, Mia Santoromito, Blaze Santoromito<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: People with a never give up<br />
attitude and those who know what they want and will do<br />
anything to achieve it.<br />
ROLE MODELS: Simone Hankin<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: bachelor of Business Administration<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT<br />
YOU NOW: I love reality tv<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: sleep<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: cakes<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: family<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO:<br />
beach, shop, socialise<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
MOVIES: dirty dancing<br />
TV SHOW: laguna beach, prison break<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: house and r n b<br />
CD’S: ministry of sound<br />
FOOD: chocolate and lollies<br />
DRINK: diet cola<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: national league final 06<br />
BEST MATES: waterpolo and uni friends<br />
LAST BOOK READ: catch me if you can<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Commonwealth Games /<br />
Champs<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS) Cronulla National League 2006 1st<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA<br />
OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Older sister<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? Coaches and family, for always being supportive<br />
and doing whateveer they can to help me achieve my goals<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Fun, friendly, easy to make laugh<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As being<br />
friendly and supportive team mate who never gave up and<br />
always tried their best<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: world championships,<br />
world junior gold medal<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympic gold medal<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: to play the best possible<br />
waterpolo that I am capable of<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY?<br />
13, my older sister played<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Simone<br />
Hankin, was a club member that I respected and was lead by<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Lance Armstrong,<br />
achieved amazing things that was deemed near impossible<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: “Don’t live knowing what could have<br />
been”
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: MIA SANTOROMITO<br />
D.O.B: 29 th of <strong>March</strong>, 1985<br />
AGE: 21<br />
BORN: Sydney, N.S.W<br />
LIVES: Bonnet Bay, N.S.W<br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 169cm<br />
WGT: 80 kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Cronulla<br />
TRAINS (Pool): Homebush<br />
COACH: John Davis<br />
CAP No. 13<br />
POSITION: Centre back<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My family and friends keep me<br />
strong and focused<br />
ROLE MODELS: People who try their hardest to achieve their goals<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Student Studying <strong>Media</strong> and<br />
Communications at Wollongong University<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Going to the beach<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: T.V<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO:<br />
Movies, BBQ<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
MOVIES: Night at The Roxbury, Dumb and Dumber, Zoolander<br />
TV SHOW: Prison Break<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: The Killers<br />
FOOD: Sushi, spring Rolls, Seafood<br />
DRINK: Beer<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Can’t remember, probably a uni textbook<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? I am strong<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Commonwealth Games /<br />
Champs<br />
Club Titles (Aust and OS)<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st<br />
Cronulla Waterpolo Sydney, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st<br />
World Cup Beijing 2006 1st<br />
World Jnr Championships Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2005 3rd<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR<br />
PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Yes, Sister Jenna<br />
Santoromito plays waterpolo<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND<br />
WHY? All the coaches who have taught me how to play over the<br />
years because without them I wouldn’t be where I am today<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Strong,<br />
Physcial, funny<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Someone who<br />
played hard and had fun<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: World Champs<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: Olympics<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To Graduate from uni and do Honours<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Simone Hankin<br />
because the way she played and understood waterpolo was amazing
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: SOPHIE SMITH<br />
NICKNAME: Soph<br />
D.O.B: 26 February, 2006<br />
AGE: 20<br />
BORN: Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
LIVES: Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
MARITAL STATUS: Single<br />
HGT: 181cm<br />
WGT: 73kg<br />
CLUB/INSTITUTE: Barracudas<br />
TRAINS (Pool):<br />
COACH: Aleks Osadchuk<br />
CAP No. 3<br />
POSITION: Centre Back<br />
HANDEDNESS: Right<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Playing in the Junior Fina Women’s World Championships in<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong>, 2005 and finishing 3rd , being picked in the<br />
Senior team to tour for World League in Kirishi, Russia and<br />
finishing 3rd , winning Commonwealth Champs in Perth in<br />
2006.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Liz and Greg Smith and Holly (23), Jackson<br />
(18) and Patrick (16)<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Mum and Dad with their<br />
constant support and constructive criticism. Sharyn Gist and Aleks<br />
Osadchuk (QAS Head Coaches) have also inspired me to achieve<br />
and believe in myself.<br />
ROLE MODELS: John Buchanan, <strong>Australia</strong>n Cricket Coach, for<br />
giving me advice on my sporting career<br />
PERSONAL<br />
STUDIES: Bachelor of Urban Development (majoring in Property<br />
Economics), Queensland University of Technology<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU<br />
NOW: Had Meningitis at 4mths old and was not expected to live!<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: Due to my mum I am a believer in old wives<br />
tales such as don’t walk under ladders and don’t put new shoes on<br />
the table.<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Thai Foot Spa, Park Road, Milton,<br />
Brisbane<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Buttermilk Pancakes with<br />
Caramelised banana<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: my family<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM WATER POLO:<br />
Cook, go to the beach, shop<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Wallabies, <strong>Australia</strong>n Rugby Union Team<br />
MOVIES: Love Actually<br />
TV SHOW: Sex and the City, Grey’s Anatomy and Desperate<br />
Housewives<br />
SINGER: Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera<br />
CD’S: Any mix Cassie Grayson puts together<br />
FOOD: Arnott’s Mint Slice<br />
DRINK: Veuve Clicquot<br />
WATER POLO EVENT: Commonwealth Championships, Perth,<br />
AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS<br />
EVENT LOCATION YEAR RESULTS<br />
Commonwealth Games /<br />
Champs<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2006 1st World Jnr Championships Perth, <strong>Australia</strong> 2005 3rd Overseas Clubs Oneonta, New York 2005<br />
Varese Olona Nuoto 2006-<strong>2007</strong><br />
<strong>Australia</strong> 2006<br />
HOBBIES: Travelling, cooking, going to the beach, spending time<br />
with family and friends<br />
PETS: Millie, Barney and Eddie (3 dogs)<br />
BEST MATES: Cassie Grayson, Patsy Redmond and Eleni<br />
Anderson<br />
LAST BOOK READ: The Last Secret of the Temple, Paul<br />
Sussman<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Being born with extremely<br />
long arms<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? Mum and Dad for their financial and emotional support<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Independent, ambitious and loyal<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a smart,<br />
hard-working player who never gives up<br />
WATER POLO SHORT TERM GOALS: To make the <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
National teams in the lead up to Beijing.<br />
WATER POLO ULTIMATE GOAL: To play and win a gold medal<br />
at the Olympic Games<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To play at the Olympic Games and to<br />
own my own Real Estate Firm focussing on Prestige Real Estate<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR<br />
WATER POLO CAREER? Disappointments when missing out on<br />
national teams<br />
WHAT AGE DID YOU START WATER POLO AND WHY? 13,<br />
when I went to High School it was a major sport and coming from a<br />
swimming background it seemed a good sport to try.<br />
FAVOURITE WATER POLO PLAYER AND WHY? Melissa Bryon<br />
(nee: Mills) (2000 Olympic Gold Medalist), when I was starting to<br />
learn how to play water polo for taking time to give advice on my<br />
game and career while also inspiring me to be able to play like her.<br />
FAVOURITE ATHLETE AND WHY? Adam Scott(golfer) because<br />
he is talented and is very easy on the eye<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: “They never said it would be easy, they only<br />
said it would be worth it.”
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WATER POLO RESULTS<br />
Women - Final Teams Standings<br />
2005<br />
XI FINA World Championships<br />
Montreal, Canada<br />
1 Hungary<br />
2 United States<br />
3 Canada<br />
4 Russia<br />
5 Greece<br />
6 <strong>Australia</strong><br />
7 Italy<br />
8 Germany<br />
2003<br />
X FINA World Championships<br />
Barcelona, Spain<br />
1. United States<br />
2. Italy<br />
3. Russia<br />
4. Canada<br />
5. Hungary<br />
6. Netherlands<br />
7. <strong>Australia</strong><br />
8. Spain<br />
Men - Final Teams Standings<br />
2005<br />
Montreal, Canada<br />
1Serbia & Montenegro<br />
2 Hungary<br />
3 Greece<br />
4 Croatia<br />
5 Spain<br />
6 Romania<br />
7 Russia<br />
8 Italy<br />
10 <strong>Australia</strong><br />
2003<br />
X FINA World Championships<br />
Barcelona, Spain<br />
1. Hungary<br />
2. Italy<br />
3. Serbia and Montenegro<br />
4. Greece<br />
5. Spain<br />
6. United States<br />
7. <strong>Australia</strong><br />
2001<br />
IX FINA World Championships<br />
Fukuoka, Japan<br />
1. Spain<br />
2. Yugoslavia<br />
3. Russia<br />
4. Italy<br />
5. Hungary<br />
6. Greece<br />
10. <strong>Australia</strong><br />
1998<br />
VIII FINA World Championships<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
1Spain<br />
2 Hungry<br />
3 Yugoslavia<br />
4 <strong>Australia</strong><br />
2001<br />
IX FINA World Championships<br />
Fukuoka, Japan<br />
1. Italy<br />
2. Hungary<br />
3. Canada<br />
4. United States<br />
5. <strong>Australia</strong><br />
6. Russia<br />
7. Greece<br />
8. Kazakhstan<br />
1998<br />
VIII FINA World Championships<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
1 Italy<br />
2 Netherlands<br />
3 <strong>Australia</strong><br />
4 Russia<br />
5 Greece<br />
6 Canada<br />
7 Hungry<br />
8 United States America<br />
1994<br />
VII FINA World Championships<br />
Rome, Italy<br />
1 Hungary<br />
2 Netherlands<br />
3 Italy<br />
4 United States<br />
5 Canads<br />
6 <strong>Australia</strong><br />
7Russia<br />
5 Italy<br />
6 Russia<br />
7 United States America<br />
8 Greece<br />
1994<br />
VII FINA World Championships<br />
Rome, Italy<br />
1Italy<br />
2 Spain<br />
3 Russia<br />
4 Croatia<br />
5 Hungary<br />
6 United States<br />
10 <strong>Australia</strong><br />
1991<br />
VI FINA World Championships<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
1Yugoslavia<br />
2 Spain<br />
3 Hungary<br />
4 United States<br />
5 Germany<br />
6 Italy<br />
7 Soviet Union<br />
8 <strong>Australia</strong><br />
1986<br />
V FINA World Championships<br />
Madrid, Spain<br />
1 Yugoslavia<br />
2 Italy<br />
3 USSR<br />
4 United States<br />
5 Spain<br />
6 Germany<br />
7 Cuba<br />
8 France<br />
1982<br />
IV FINA World Championships<br />
Guayaquil, Ecuador<br />
1991<br />
VI FINA World Championships<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
1. Netherlands<br />
2 Canada<br />
3 United States<br />
4 Hungary<br />
5 <strong>Australia</strong><br />
6 Germany<br />
7 New Zealand<br />
1986<br />
V FINA World Championships<br />
Madrid, Spain<br />
1 <strong>Australia</strong><br />
2 Netherlands<br />
3 United states<br />
4 Canada<br />
1982<br />
IV FINA World Championships<br />
Guayaquil, Ecuador<br />
1 Netherlands<br />
2 <strong>Australia</strong><br />
3 United States<br />
4 Canada<br />
1978<br />
III FINA World Championships<br />
West Berlin, Germany<br />
1 Netherlands<br />
2 <strong>Australia</strong><br />
3 United States<br />
4 Canada<br />
5 Germany<br />
1 USSR<br />
2 Hungary<br />
3 Germany<br />
4 Netherlands<br />
5 Cuba<br />
6 United States<br />
7 Yugoslavia<br />
8 Spain<br />
1978<br />
III FINA World Championships<br />
West Berlin, Germany<br />
1 Italy<br />
2 Hungary<br />
3 Yugoslavia<br />
4 USSR<br />
5 Romania<br />
7 Germany<br />
8 Bulgaria<br />
1975<br />
II FINA World Championships<br />
Cali, Columbia<br />
1 USSR<br />
2 Hungary<br />
3 Italy<br />
4 Cuba<br />
5Romania<br />
6 Germany<br />
7 Netherlands<br />
8 United States<br />
1973<br />
I FINA World Championships<br />
Belgrade, Yugoslavia<br />
1 Hungary<br />
2 USSR<br />
3 Yugoslavia<br />
4 Italy<br />
5 United States<br />
6 Cuba<br />
7 Romania<br />
8 Netherlands
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Synchronised<br />
Swimming<br />
2006 World Cup Team
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AUSTRALIAN GIRLS IN SYNCH FOR MELBOURNE<br />
Synchronised swimmers when compared to other Olympic athletes are second only to long distance<br />
runners in aerobic capacity and to gymnasts in flexibility. Often described as “all-round” athletes they<br />
must combine endurance, strength, flexibility and coordination with finely honed technical skills,<br />
possess a strong creative streak, and develop an ability to interpret music.<br />
Achieving this level of physical fitness and strength demands many hours of training, with pool workouts<br />
averaging 25 to 30 hours each week and additional hours in other fitness activities.<br />
To execute the underwater portion of the routines, the swimmer must be trained to hold her<br />
breath, whilst also moving her legs above the water, or supporting her team mates in the execution of a<br />
platform, lift or throw.<br />
In the sport’s solo, duet and team events, movement is Synchronised to music. In duet and team, the<br />
athlete must also swim in harmony with her team members. In every event, strength, endurance and<br />
coordination combine with grace and beauty in a display of athleticism.<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> has been competing in World Championships Belgrade 1973, in the Solo event, and with<br />
duets and solos in the following years. The first team to compete at a World Championships was in<br />
Madrid in 1986, and since then <strong>Australia</strong> has been represented at World Championship events in either<br />
Solo, duet or the team events, the last one being in 2005 in Montreal.<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> also competed at the first Olympic Games for Synchronised Swimming in 1984 in Los Angeles<br />
and have only missed one Olympic event since that year.<br />
The base squad for the World Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> was formed following the World<br />
Championships in Montreal in 2005, with further selections held and the final team of (10) selected in<br />
2006.<br />
The Team will compete in the Solo, Duet and Team events. – JACINTA GUTHRIE<br />
AUSTRALIAN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING TEAM<br />
NAME ATHLETES SOLO SOLO DUET DUET TEAM TEAM FREE COMBO<br />
FREE TECH TECH FREE TECH FREE<br />
Dannielle Leisch X X X X X<br />
Taryn Otte X X X X X<br />
Beth Studdard-Walsh X X X<br />
Coral Bentley X X X<br />
Samatha Reid X X X<br />
Amber Burke X X X<br />
Bianca Hammett X X X<br />
Tamika Domrow X X X<br />
Eloise Amberger X X X X<br />
Sarah Bombell X X X X<br />
COACHES & STAFF<br />
Head Coach Anna Nepotacheva<br />
Assistant Marina Kholod<br />
Coach<br />
Team<br />
Jacinta Guthrie<br />
Manager
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Ten Athletes have been named in the team events but eight will be named. The coach has the discretion under<br />
Fina rules to name the eighth (8th) swimmer up to 2 hours prior to the routine being swum, provided that the<br />
swimmer is already listed on the entry form. (FINA SS 13.2.1)<br />
A BRIEF HISTORY<br />
An aquatic version of gymnastics, Synchronised swimming was popularized in the 1920s. After being<br />
introduced as a demonstration sport in the 1952, 1956, and 1968 Olympics, Synchronised swimming<br />
made its competition debut in the first world championships, which were held in Belgrade in 1973<br />
before becoming an official Olympic event in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. From then on,<br />
Synchronised swimming is gaining in popularity.<br />
The sport is divided in four different events: solo, duet, team of eight swimmers, and combination. The<br />
first three events are made of two programs, the technical and free. The combination event is a mix of<br />
the solo, duet and team routine.<br />
HOW IT IS DONE<br />
Don’t let their smile fool you… Synchronised swimming athletes must master technique, strength,<br />
power and grace. Moreover, they must perform most of the figures under water, which is why the nose<br />
plug is a must. Underwater speakers also play an important role since they allow swimmers to hear the<br />
music and Synchronise their movements.<br />
EVALUATION<br />
In the technical program, swimmers perform mandatory figures in a precise order. In the free program,<br />
athletes present a choreography at their image, there are no restrictions. Also, whether it is a technical<br />
or free routine, the athletes can chose their swimsuits and music.<br />
Synchronised swimmers are judged on a scale of 10. There are two panels of five judges each; one<br />
focuses on the technical merit while the other evaluates the overall artistic impression. Judges also take<br />
into consideration technique, execution, creativity and ease of performance.
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COACH PROFILES<br />
NAME: ANNA NEPOTACHEVA<br />
D.O.B: 25 September 1973<br />
POSITION ON<br />
TEAM<br />
National Coach<br />
BORN: U.S.S.R.<br />
LIVES: <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
OCCUPATION: Sunchronized Swimming<br />
Coach<br />
CLUB Sunchronized Swimming<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> Inc<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS (<strong>Australia</strong>n Teams) Coached for Synchro <strong>Australia</strong> -Commonwealth Games (2006)– Solo – Bronze, Duet –<br />
Silver Fina World Cup (Japan) – Team event – 12 th , Montreal (2005) Team event -<strong>17</strong> th , and other international competitions<br />
during 2004, 2005, 2006.<br />
PREVIOUS SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS: Coached Synchronized Swimming in Russia for 14 years working with members<br />
of the Russian National Team and composing choreography for Junior Teams as well as Open Solo. Also worked in Beijing<br />
with a number of the Chinese national athletes. Awarded Highest Level of Government Recognition for Sports Coaching in<br />
Russia.<br />
WHEN I’M NOT INVOLVED IN SYNCHRO I ENJOY: Caring for my baby son.<br />
NAME: MARINA KHOLOD<br />
D.O.B: 23 August, 1980<br />
POSITION ON<br />
TEAM<br />
Assistant Coach<br />
BORN: Ukraine<br />
LIVES: Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
OCCUPATION: Coach<br />
CLUB ASSI<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS (<strong>Australia</strong>n Teams) Oceania Games 2006, Nationals 2006, Coach for National team World Cup 2006<br />
WHEN I’M NOT INVOLVED IN SYNCHRO I ENJOY: Photography, Art, Ballet, Literature
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ATHLETE PROFILES<br />
NAME: ELOISE AMBERGER<br />
NICKNAME: Ella, Elle, Bippy<br />
D.O.B: 28/01/87<br />
AGE: 19<br />
BORN: Brisbane<br />
LIVES: Brisbane<br />
HGT: 165cm<br />
WGT: 55kg<br />
CLUB Neptunes<br />
COACH: Marina Kholod<br />
YEARS IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING: 8<br />
PREVIOUS STATE/AUST TEAMS IN SYNCHRONISED<br />
SWIMMING: State team since 2000, National Junior Team<br />
2002 - 2004 National Open Team since 2004<br />
PREVIOUS STATE/AUST TEAMS IN OTHER SPORTS: QLD<br />
Swimming<br />
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING:<br />
(who & how long) Mum – Club Secretary & State Committee<br />
Representative<br />
HOW DID YOU START SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING: Saw it<br />
on TV<br />
THREE BEST CAREER RESULTS: <strong>Australia</strong>n Duet at Worlds<br />
2005 and World Cup 2006, <strong>Australia</strong>n Soloist Junior Worlds<br />
2004<br />
FAVOURITE EVENT: Open Free Duet with Sarah Bombell,<br />
Open Combination Team<br />
BEST EVENT: Open Free Duet<br />
TRAINING ROUTINE (eg 5 swims, 2 gym): 37 hours per week<br />
– land and water<br />
<strong>2007</strong> SEASON GOALS: to make Top 20 in Free Duet at Worlds<br />
07<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING TERM GOALS: Be the<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Duet for Olympics 2008<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Be<br />
the <strong>Australia</strong>n Duet for Olympics 2008, Win a medal at 2010<br />
Commonwealth Games<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: eg. Mum (first name/surname) Dad<br />
(first name/surname) etc Mum – Elma Amberger, Dad –<br />
Wayne Amberger, Brother – Josh Amberger, Half Sister – Trina<br />
Amberger.<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA<br />
OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Dad –<br />
represented New Zealand in Marathon, water polo, squash,<br />
volley ball, swimming. Represented singapore in marathon.<br />
Brother is <strong>Australia</strong>n Triathlete and represented <strong>Australia</strong> for<br />
Swimming<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE: Gemma Mengual, My Dad<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Gemma Mengual. <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Synchro girls<br />
ROLE MODELS: Gemma Mengual, Marina Kholod<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor of Applied Science – Maj. In<br />
Forensic Science<br />
SCHOOL / UNIVERSITY / JOB: Queensland University of<br />
Technology / Full time athlete / Casual Waitress<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: ALL BLACKS!<br />
MOVIES: Austin Powers Trilogy, Saw Trilogy, Napoleon<br />
Dynamite, Anchorman….<br />
TV SHOW: Will & Grace, Prison Break, Supernatural<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Alternative, Dance, Electro<br />
CD’S: Crazy Itch Radio – Basement Jaxx, Everything you ever<br />
wanted to know about silence - Glassjaw<br />
DRINK: Diet Coke, Malibu<br />
HOBBIES: Shopping for shoes ☺<br />
PETS: Two cockatiels- Brandy and Galliano<br />
BEST MATES: Sarah Bombell, Marina Kholod, Carla McConnell<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Scar Tissue – Anthony Kiedis (autobiography)<br />
ACTOR: Will Ferrell<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW<br />
ABOUT YOU<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: Karma, walking under double posted signs!<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: The Beach<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Nutella Spoons<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Blistex<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM THE POOL:<br />
Sleep, watch movies<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My witt<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? My Dad – he has the strongest personality of<br />
anyone I know and has achieved incredible things in his life<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As<br />
someone who deserves the great opportunities I’ve been given<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To make Synchronzied Swimming a<br />
more recognized and respected sport in <strong>Australia</strong><br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER? Our Sports<br />
Low Profile<br />
FAVOURITE SPORTS PERSON AND WHY? Gemma Mengual<br />
IF YOU COULD INVITE THREE PEOPLE TO A DINNER<br />
PARTY DEAD OR ALIVE WHO WOULD THEY BE? Will<br />
Ferrell, James Brown, Carmen Electra<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Lively, competitive and motivated<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: Ginger Rodgers did everything Fred Astair<br />
did, but she did it backwards and in high heels! – Faith<br />
Whittlesey
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NAME: CORAL BENTLEY<br />
NICKNAME: Cozza<br />
D.O.B: 30/12/1984<br />
AGE: 22<br />
BORN: <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
LIVES: <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
HGT: 167cm<br />
WGT: 53kg<br />
CLUB Dandee Dolphins<br />
COACH: Anna Nepotacheva<br />
YEARS IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING: 10 years<br />
PREVIOUS STATE/AUST TEAMS IN SYNCHRONISED<br />
SWIMMING: National Junior Team 2001/2002, National Team<br />
05/06/07<br />
HOW DID YOU START SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING: 15<br />
years of Calisthenics and Swimming<br />
THREE BEST CAREER RESULTS: 12 th in team – World Cup<br />
2006<br />
FAVOURITE EVENT: Technical Duet<br />
BEST EVENT: Combination Team<br />
TRAINING ROUTINE: 6 water sessions per week<br />
<strong>2007</strong> SEASON GOALS: World Championships<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING TERM GOALS: Improve<br />
eggbeater height<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL:<br />
2008 Beijing Olympics<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum (Wendy ) Erin, (Sister), Tim<br />
(brother)<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE: My parents, they taught me<br />
everything I know and I owe a lot to them I couldn’t have<br />
achieved everything I have today without their support.<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My other team mates, I work<br />
hard at training to keep up with them, without the 9 other girls at<br />
training synchro wouldn’t be as much fun as it is with them<br />
ROLE MODELS: My boyfriend Nick Byron, trains for<br />
springboard diving, his dedication and effort at training is<br />
admirable. To have someone who understands what its like to<br />
train for something and make sacrifices for your sport is great<br />
and I don’t think I could do this without his support.<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Completed a Bachelor of Exercise<br />
Science,<br />
SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY/JOB: Currently swim Teaching (North<br />
Lodge Swimming Academy Dandenong).<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Essendon Bombers (AFL)<br />
MOVIES: Dirty Dancing<br />
TV SHOW: So you think you can dance?<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Britney Spears<br />
CD’S: Britney Spears Greatest hits<br />
DRINK: Apple and Raspberry Cordial<br />
HOBBIES: Dancing<br />
BEST MATES: Beth<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Greg Louganis – Breaking the Surface<br />
ACTOR: Drew Barrymore<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW<br />
ABOUT YOU<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Lying in the sun listening to music<br />
or reading a good book<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Anything sweet<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Tim (Teddy)<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM THE POOL:<br />
Dance<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Big green eyes<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? My dad I’ll always remember everything he taught<br />
me<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? Happy<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Have my own family<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER? Injuries<br />
FAVOURITE SPORTS PERSON AND WHY? Loudy Wiggins,<br />
although she is an amazing Olympian and world champion she<br />
is a beautiful person with a lovely heart<br />
IF YOU COULD INVITE THREE PEOPLE TO A DINNER<br />
PARTY DEAD OR ALIVE WHO WOULD THEY BE? 1. Mike<br />
(my dad) 2. Elvis Presley 3. Danny Bhoy (comedian)<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Dedicated, Smiley, Nervous<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: ‘Go confidently in the direction of your<br />
dreams. Live the life you have imagined’. Henry David Thoreau
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NAME: SARAH BOMBELL<br />
NICKNAME: Saz, Bombelly<br />
D.O.B: 12/04/83<br />
AGE: 23<br />
BORN: Sydney<br />
LIVES: Gold Coast<br />
HGT: 167cm<br />
WGT: 60kg<br />
CLUB Neptunes<br />
COACH: Marina Kholod<br />
YEARS IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING: 13 years<br />
PREVIOUS STATE/AUST TEAMS IN SYNCHRONISED<br />
SWIMMING: State team since 1997, National Open Team since<br />
2004<br />
HOW DID YOU START SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING: Ballet<br />
and injuries drove me to the pool. I went to do squad and the<br />
synchro club was training at the same time. They asked me to<br />
come and try and I never stopped.<br />
THREE BEST CAREER RESULTS: <strong>Australia</strong>n Duet at Worlds<br />
2005 and World Cup 2006<br />
FAVOURITE EVENT: Open Free Duet with Eloise Amberger,<br />
Open Combination Team<br />
BEST EVENT: Open Free Duet<br />
TRAINING ROUTINE (eg 5 swims, 2 gym): 37 hours per week<br />
– land and water<br />
<strong>2007</strong> SEASON GOALS: to make Top 20 in Free Duet at Worlds<br />
07<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING TERM GOALS: Be the<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Duet for Olympics 2008<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Be<br />
the <strong>Australia</strong>n Duet for Olympics 2008, Win a medal at 2010<br />
Commonwealth Games<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: eg. Mum (first name/surname) Dad<br />
(first name/surname) etc Mum – Pam Bombell, Dad – Brian<br />
Bombell, Brother – Daniel Bombell.<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA<br />
OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? No<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE: My honest hard working<br />
parents<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Competing at International<br />
Competitions. Getting to watch the best in the world training,<br />
competing and pulling off moves you thought were impossible is<br />
really inspiring.<br />
ROLE MODELS: Gemma Mengual, Brooke <strong>Hanson</strong>, Marina<br />
Kholod<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor of Exercise Science,<br />
Masters of Physiotherapy (Accepted to begin 2009)<br />
SCHOOL / UNIVERSITY / JOB: Emmanuel College, Griffith<br />
University (Gold Coast) / Full time athlete / Casual Sales<br />
Assistant.<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM:<br />
MOVIES: The Benchwarmers, Anchorman, 40 year old Virgin,<br />
TV SHOW: Will & Grace, House, Supernatural<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Ben Harper, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley.<br />
CD’S: Live From Mars – Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals<br />
DRINK: Coffee, Diet Coke.<br />
HOBBIES: Don’t really have time for any<br />
PETS: Mini (Italian Greyhound), Chloe (Toy Poodle), Fred<br />
(Cockatiel)<br />
BEST MATES: Eloise Amberger, Marina Kholod, Kate Schulz,<br />
Vanessa Rosvall, My Mum.<br />
LAST BOOK READ: The Art of Happiness, Dalai Lama<br />
ACTOR: Will Ferrell, Steve Carrell.<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW<br />
ABOUT YOU<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: Karma<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: The Beach, Massage.<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Baking Desserts, Asian stir frys<br />
and soups<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Coffee, Blistex<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM THE POOL: Shop,<br />
Beach, Watch Movies, Hang out with friends.<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My ability to always find<br />
the best of a bad situation.<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? My Grandfather. I admire how he coped with the<br />
many hardships in his life.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a hard<br />
working and dedicated person.<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To make Synchronzied Swimming a<br />
more recognized and respected sport in <strong>Australia</strong>, to become a<br />
Sports Physiotherapist.<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER? Constant<br />
injuries.<br />
FAVOURITE SPORTS PERSON AND WHY? Brooke <strong>Hanson</strong>.<br />
A perfect example of how hard work and determination pays off<br />
in the end, no matter how old you are, or how may times you<br />
fail.<br />
IF YOU COULD INVITE THREE PEOPLE TO A DINNER<br />
PARTY DEAD OR ALIVE WHO WOULD THEY BE? Will<br />
Ferrell, Jim Carey and Steve Carrell.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Analytical, Laid Back, Persistent.<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: The pain of discipline is far less than the<br />
pain of regret.
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: AMBER BOURKE<br />
NICKNAME: Bambi<br />
D.O.B: 2 <strong>March</strong> 1989<br />
AGE: <strong>17</strong><br />
BORN: Brisbane<br />
LIVES: Brisbane<br />
HGT: 165 cm<br />
WGT: 50 kg<br />
CLUB Aqualina<br />
COACH: National: Anna Nepotacheva<br />
State: Marina Kholod<br />
Club: Laurel Glancy,Tania<br />
Razouvaeva<br />
YEARS IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING: 4 years<br />
PREVIOUS STATE/AUST TEAMS IN SYNCHRONISED<br />
SWIMMING: QLD<br />
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING:<br />
Mum: Fundraiser for Aqualina, 1yr<br />
HOW DID YOU START SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING:<br />
Needed something to do on a Saturday<br />
THREE BEST CAREER RESULTS: Open Free Combo Gold at<br />
Oceania 2006, QLD junior duet State champs 2006<br />
FAVOURITE EVENT: Combo Team<br />
BEST EVENT: Figures<br />
TRAINING ROUTINE: 6 swims, 2 land sessions, 1 ballet<br />
session<br />
<strong>2007</strong> SEASON GOALS: FINA World Championships<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING TERM GOALS: Do the best I<br />
can<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL:<br />
Olympics<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Parents: Erica and Brendan Bourke, Little<br />
Brother: Blaine<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE: My Mum<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: My fish, Theodore. Because<br />
no matter what he always acts content with life.<br />
ROLE MODELS: Older swimmers in the team<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Engineering<br />
UNIVERSITY: QUT<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Broncos<br />
MOVIES: Pirates of the Caribbean, Howl’s Moving Castle<br />
TV SHOW: House<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Panic! At the disco, My Chemical Romance,<br />
The Used<br />
DRINK: Mountain Dew<br />
PETS: Gizmo and Theodore<br />
BEST MATES: Shelly and Nic<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Lisey’s Story by Stephan King<br />
ACTOR: Johnny Depp<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW<br />
ABOUT YOU<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Hot chocolate and a Book<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Anything that says: “Just add<br />
water”<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Hair Straightener<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM THE POOL:<br />
Relax, catch up with my mates<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? My Mum and Dad because they always enjoy life<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Live life to the Fullest, Experience<br />
as much as I can.<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER? Hip and knee<br />
injury<br />
IF YOU COULD INVITE THREE PEOPLE TO A DINNER<br />
PARTY DEAD OR ALIVE WHO WOULD THEY BE? Gandhi,<br />
Johnny Depp, Gerard Way.
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: TAMIKA DOMROW<br />
NICKNAME: Mika, Meeky<br />
D.O.B: 06.09.89<br />
AGE: <strong>17</strong><br />
BORN: Bris. Qld. Aus.<br />
LIVES: Bris.Qld .Aus<br />
HGT: 165cm<br />
WGT: 54kg<br />
CLUB Neptunes<br />
COACH: Marina Kholod<br />
YEARS IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING: 7 years<br />
PREVIOUS STATE/AUST TEAMS IN SYNCHRONISED<br />
SWIMMING: 2005 World Championships Montreal, World Cup<br />
2006 Japan, Qld. teams<br />
HOW DID YOU START SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING:<br />
Someone from swimming said I should try it.<br />
THREE BEST CAREER RESULTS: 11 th Team event, World<br />
Cup 2006, Gold –Team Oceania Championships<br />
FAVOURITE EVENT: Free Combination (Team)<br />
BEST EVENT: Team events<br />
TRAINING ROUTINE: 6 swims, 2 Gym<br />
<strong>2007</strong> SEASON GOALS: <strong>2007</strong> World Championships, Olympics<br />
team event 2008<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING TERM GOALS: Improvement<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL:<br />
Olympics<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum –Leanne Domrow, Dad – Peter<br />
Domrow, Brothers, Nick, Joel<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA<br />
OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Yes, brother<br />
Joel for Swimming<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Russian Synchro Team/<br />
Virginie – World Solo Champion<br />
ROLE MODELS: - My brothers<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
MOVIES: Too many, anything comedy<br />
TV SHOW: Who’s line it anyway, Thank God you’re here,<br />
Family Guy<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Almost anything<br />
HOBBIES: Fishing, playing the sims<br />
PETS: My dogs, cat, bird and horses<br />
BEST MATES: Nicole, John, Hayley and the list goes on<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Narnia<br />
ACTOR: Johnny Depp<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW<br />
ABOUT YOU<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Seeing a movie<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: I don’t cook<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Family, friends,<br />
my pets.<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM THE POOL:<br />
Hanging out with my friends<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER? All of my<br />
Duet partners have quit.<br />
FAVOURITE SPORTS PERSON AND WHY? Grant Hackett<br />
IF YOU COULD INVITE THREE PEOPLE TO A DINNER<br />
PARTY DEAD OR ALIVE WHO WOULD THEY BE? Johnny<br />
Depp, Kate Hudson, Jim Carey<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Determined, happy, individual<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s<br />
the size of the fight in the dog!
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: BIANCA HAMMETT<br />
NICKNAME: B<br />
D.O.B: 12 September 1990<br />
AGE: 16<br />
BORN: Warrnambool, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
LIVES: Brisbane, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>1cm<br />
WGT: 50kg<br />
CLUB Aqualina<br />
COACH: National: Anna Nepotacheva,<br />
State: Marina Kholod<br />
Club: Laurel Glancy, Tania<br />
Razouvaeva<br />
YEARS IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING: 8 years<br />
PREVIOUS STATE/AUST TEAMS IN SYNCHRONISED<br />
SWIMMING: <strong>Australia</strong>n Oceania Free Combo Team (2006),<br />
Queensland State Teams (2000 to <strong>2007</strong>)<br />
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING:<br />
Mum - judging for 6 years<br />
HOW DID YOU START SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING:<br />
Previously did Gymnastics and when I moved to QLD I saw an<br />
article in the paper on synchro - tried it and loved it.<br />
THREE BEST CAREER RESULTS: Gold medal at Oceania<br />
championships 2006 (Open free combo team), Gold medal<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n championships 2006 (Open Free Combo team) and<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n 13-15 yrs Solo Champion 2005.<br />
FAVOURITE EVENT: Teams<br />
BEST EVENT: Teams<br />
TRAINING ROUTINE: 6 swim, 3 land, 1 ballet<br />
<strong>2007</strong> SEASON GOALS: Be selected in more than one event<br />
for World Championships, Selection into team for Olympic<br />
qualifier.<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING TERM GOALS: Compete at<br />
World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Olympics.<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL:<br />
Winning a medal at World Championships, Commonwealth<br />
Games and/or Olympics.<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Kerrie Hammett (mum), Wayne Hammett<br />
(dad), Damian Hammett (Brother).<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA<br />
OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? No<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE: My mum<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: A photo of myself as a 8<br />
year old with 3 Qld members of the 2000 <strong>Australia</strong>n Olympic<br />
team – wanting to be like them and compete at the Olympics.<br />
ROLE MODELS: My coaches and leading synchro athletes<br />
(past and present)<br />
STUDIES: Student – Year 12<br />
SCHOOL: School, Calamvale College<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: <strong>Australia</strong>n Synchronized Swimming team<br />
(because I’m on it)<br />
MOVIES: Comedies (I like to laugh), Dramas and thrillers<br />
TV SHOW: Will and Grace<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: R n B<br />
CD’S: Usher, Chris Brown, Nelly, Justin Timberlake, etc. And<br />
Soundtracks<br />
DRINK: Water<br />
HOBBIES: Synchro, watching movies and hanging out with<br />
friends<br />
PETS: Omo (dog) and Casper (Cockatiel)<br />
BEST MATES: Marina Thaqi, my friends from school and<br />
synchro<br />
LAST BOOK READ: The Bone Collector<br />
ACTOR: Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Johnny Depp, Jamie<br />
Foxx and Adam Sandler<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW<br />
ABOUT YOU KNOW<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Sleep<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Banana Cake<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: TV<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM THE POOL: Shop!<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My friendly nature<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? My mum – she rocks<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? In a good<br />
way<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: to work with animals<br />
FAVOURITE SPORTS PERSON AND WHY? I like lots of<br />
different sports and have favourite players from them all. They<br />
are all great “team” players who can lift the team when needed.<br />
IF YOU COULD INVITE THREE PEOPLE TO A DINNER<br />
PARTY DEAD OR ALIVE WHO WOULD THEY BE? Will<br />
Smith, Adam Sandler and Jamie Foxx (it would be hilarious)<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Fun, talkative, energetic<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: Because of you, I’m me… so you’re the<br />
real star!
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: DANNIELLE LIESCH<br />
NICKNAME: Spanky<br />
D.O.B: 18 May 1978<br />
AGE: 28yrs<br />
BORN: Toowoomba, QLD<br />
LIVES: <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
HGT: <strong>17</strong>8cm<br />
WGT: 60kg<br />
CLUB Nunawading Synchro<br />
COACH: Anna Nepotacheva<br />
YEARS IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING: 18yrs<br />
PREVIOUS STATE/AUST TEAMS IN SYNCHRONISED<br />
SWIMMING: OAP 1994-2000, Open National Team 1994-2002<br />
& 2004-<strong>2007</strong>,<br />
Junior Worlds 1995, World Cup 1997, World Championships<br />
1998, European Circuit 1999, Olympics 2000, World<br />
Championships 2001, European Circuit 2005, Commonwealth<br />
Games 2006, World Cup 2006<br />
PREVIOUS STATE/AUST TEAMS IN OTHER SPORTS: State<br />
Level Track and Field 1989-1991, State Level Swimming 1988-<br />
1995<br />
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING:<br />
Roslyn Liesch-Edmunds (mother) my club coach 1990-1998<br />
HOW DID YOU START SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING: I<br />
started out as a speed swimmer. It was something my family<br />
had always been involved in. When we saw someone raining<br />
for synchro, I was very interested. Synchro proved to be a<br />
greater challenge, because as a perfection sport, there is<br />
always something to learn and skills to master. So I took it up.<br />
THREE BEST CAREER RESULTS: 2006 Commonwealth<br />
Games 2 nd Duet Event<br />
FAVOURITE EVENT: Solo<br />
BEST EVENT: Solo<br />
TRAINING ROUTINE: 6-10 swim sessions, 5-8 land sessions<br />
(gym, cardio, ballet)<br />
<strong>2007</strong> SEASON GOALS: World Championships<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING TERM GOALS:<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL:<br />
Compete at Olympics (2000) and Medal at Commonwealth<br />
Games (2006)<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Roslyn Liesch-Edmunds (Mum) & Graham<br />
Edmunds, Mitchell Liesch (Brother), Andrew Jeffrey (Boyfriend)<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA<br />
OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Edward<br />
Stanley “Nigger” Brown – Rugby League<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE: In regard to synchro – my<br />
mother and my coaches<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: surpassing my own<br />
performances<br />
ROLE MODELS: In Synchro – Team mates from 2000<br />
Olympic Team<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor of Science/Commerce in<br />
Organisational Psychology Completed 2004, Currently Swim<br />
School Supervisor at <strong>Melbourne</strong> Sports and Aquatic Centre<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Brisbane Lions<br />
MOVIES: Braveheart<br />
TV SHOW: Alias<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: U2<br />
CD’S: U2 – Rattle and Hum<br />
DRINK: Gin & Tonic<br />
HOBBIES: Volley Ball<br />
BEST MATES: Andrew Jeffrey (Boyfriend)<br />
LAST BOOK READ: A Breath of Snow and Ashes – Diana<br />
Garbaldon<br />
ACTOR: Johnny Depp<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW<br />
ABOUT YOU<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Massage or the Beach<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Risotto<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Sleep<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM THE POOL:<br />
Catch friends<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? My determination<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As<br />
Passionate & Enthusiastic<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To be healthy and happy and<br />
eventually have children<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER? Plenty. The<br />
biggest being dislocating my knee and shin 1 week before<br />
National Championships<br />
FAVOURITE SPORTS PERSON AND WHY? Virginie Dedieu<br />
(France) – Current World Champion Soloist<br />
IF YOU COULD INVITE THREE PEOPLE TO A DINNER<br />
PARTY DEAD OR ALIVE WHO WOULD THEY BE? My<br />
Grandfather, My Brother and My Boyfriend. Because neither my<br />
brother or boyfriend got enough of an opportunity to get to know<br />
my Granddad.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Determined, Persistent and Enthusiatic<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: “Your greatest task in life is not to get<br />
ahead of others, but to surpass yourself.”
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: TARREN OTTE<br />
NICKNAME: Tazza<br />
D.O.B: 29.03.84<br />
AGE: 22<br />
BORN: Box Hill, VIC<br />
LIVES: Port Melb, Victoria<br />
HGT: 169cm<br />
WGT: 59kgs<br />
CLUB PLC<br />
COACH: Anna Neptocheva<br />
YEARS IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING: 13<br />
PREVIOUS STATE/AUST TEAMS IN SYNCHRONISED<br />
SWIMMING: State team since 1996, National Junior Team<br />
1999-2001 National Team 2002-current<br />
PREVIOUS STATE/AUST TEAMS IN OTHER SPORTS: N/A<br />
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING:<br />
(who & how long) Sister – swimmer for four years, Mum – on<br />
state committee for 10 years<br />
HOW DID YOU START SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING:<br />
Primary School Swimming Lessons – Teacher was the State<br />
Team Manager and asked me to come a long to have a go.<br />
Stayed ever since.<br />
THREE BEST CAREER RESULTS: 2005 World Champs – Solo<br />
– 24 th, 2006 World Cup – Team – 12 th, Solo, Duet and Team at<br />
Junior Worlds 2002<br />
FAVOURITE EVENT: Tech Solo and Combination Team<br />
TRAINING ROUTINE: 10-15hrs in pool, 2 gym sessions<br />
<strong>2007</strong> SEASON GOALS: Perform extremely well at Worlds<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING TERM GOALS: Represent<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> at the 2008 Olympics<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL:<br />
Represent <strong>Australia</strong> at the 2008 Olympics, Win a medal at 2010<br />
Commonwealth Games<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum – Suzanne Reeves-Finch, Step Dad<br />
– Robert Finch, Dad – Ron Otte, Brother – Ryan Otte, Sisters –<br />
Carissa Otte & Eliza Otte.<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA<br />
OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Dad – Masters<br />
Indoor Cricket<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE: My mum – she has always<br />
been there for me especially when I need it the most!!!<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: People who defy odds and<br />
achieve incredible things.<br />
ROLE MODELS: Katrina Orpwood – Past Coach<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Bachelor of Applied Science –<br />
Physical Education – Secondary & Diploma of Education.<br />
SCHOOL / UNIVERSITY / JOB: Uni: Victoria University of<br />
Technology. Job: VUT Aquatic Centre, MSAC (<strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
Sports & Aquatic Centre) & Presbyterian Ladies’ College<br />
Aquatic Centre<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: AFL – The mighty DEES!!!!<br />
MOVIES: Along came Polly<br />
TV SHOW: Will & Grace, Greys anatomy, Desperate<br />
Housewives and Lost<br />
DRINK: Coke, Ice Coffee Big M<br />
HOBBIES: Shopping<br />
PETS: None<br />
BEST MATES: Mahla Khier<br />
ACTOR: Owen Wilson & Kate Hudson<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW<br />
ABOUT YOU<br />
SUPERSTITIONS: Karma<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Massage<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Spaghetti Bolognase<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Food<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM THE POOL: Sleep<br />
and Shop<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Chest ☺<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? My mum – she has always been there for me<br />
especially when I need it the most!!!<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? A hard<br />
working, caring/giving & successful person<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To be successful in life<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER? Being so sick<br />
at a comp but still competing when I thought I couldn’t.<br />
FAVOURITE SPORTS PERSON AND WHY? Glenn McGrath –<br />
a great sportsman and person in general.<br />
IF YOU COULD INVITE THREE PEOPLE TO A DINNER<br />
PARTY DEAD OR ALIVE WHO WOULD THEY BE? Kylie<br />
Minogue, Owen Wilson & Steve Irwin.<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Sleepy, Hungry & Funky<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: To be number 1 you have to train like your<br />
number 2!!!
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: SAMANTHA<br />
REID<br />
NICKNAME: Sam<br />
D.O.B: 28/10/88<br />
AGE: 18<br />
BORN: Brisbane<br />
LIVES: Brisbane<br />
HGT: 157 cm<br />
WGT: 49kg<br />
CLUB Aqualina<br />
COACH: Laurel Glancy<br />
YEARS IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING: 10years<br />
PREVIOUS STATE/AUST TEAMS IN SYNCHRONISED<br />
SWIMMING: Oceania 2003 and 2006; World Championships<br />
Montreal 2005; World Cup Yokohama 2006; Qld teams since<br />
2000<br />
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING:<br />
Sister Kirsten, 10 years, retired 2005; Father Allan, past<br />
president QSSI, long term computer scorer, including Sydney<br />
Olympics<br />
HOW DID YOU START SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING:<br />
Followed sister Kirsten<br />
THREE BEST CAREER RESULTS: Aust Combo Team Gold,<br />
Oceania 2006; World Cup 2006 Aust team placed 12th; Qld<br />
Junior Solo Champion 2005,2006<br />
FAVOURITE EVENT: Free Routine Combination<br />
BEST EVENT: Team events<br />
TRAINING ROUTINE: 5 swims 2 gym sessions per week plus<br />
training camps<br />
<strong>2007</strong> SEASON GOALS: Place well at World Championships<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING TERM GOALS: Be selected<br />
for Olympic Squad at trial event in <strong>2007</strong><br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL:<br />
Represent <strong>Australia</strong> at 2008 Olympic Games<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum Kerry Reid Dad Allan Reid brother<br />
Nick Reid sister Kirsten Reid<br />
HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA<br />
OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? Sister Kirsten<br />
was in <strong>Australia</strong>n Synchro team for Oceania, Fiji in 2003 and the<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n team in Montreal World Junior Synchro<br />
Championships 2003 and was a long term member of the<br />
Queensland team; Brother Nick represents Queensland in In-<br />
Line Hockey, and is presently a member of the <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
squad, and was the goalkeeper in the Queensland Futsal team<br />
for 3 years.<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE: My Mum<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: The Spanish Synchro team<br />
STUDIES/OCCUPATION: 1st year of Business Degree<br />
SCHOOL / UNIVERSITY: Griffith Uni<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: Spanish Synchro team<br />
MOVIES: Kicking and Screaming; How to lose a guy in 10 days<br />
TV SHOW: America’s next top model<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Bob Sinclair<br />
CD’S: Justin Timberlake; Nelly Futado<br />
DRINK: Cruisers<br />
HOBBIES: Shopping<br />
PETS: Dogs Penny, Blossom and Gypsy<br />
BEST MATES: Lots of them<br />
LAST BOOK READ: Angels and Demons, Dan Brown<br />
ACTOR: Sarah Jessica-Parker; Matthew McConaughey<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW<br />
ABOUT YOU<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: The steam room<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Pancakes<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Lipgloss<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM THE POOL: Shop,<br />
go to movies<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Persistence<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? My Mum, she’s always there for me<br />
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a happy<br />
person who tried my best<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Be on TV<br />
FAVOURITE SPORTS PERSON AND WHY? I’m not a sports<br />
fan<br />
IF YOU COULD INVITE THREE PEOPLE TO A DINNER<br />
PARTY DEAD OR ALIVE WHO WOULD THEY BE? Orlando<br />
Bloom; Paris Hilton; Nelly Furtado<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Small, loud, happy
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
NAME: BETHANY WALSH<br />
NICKNAME: Beth<br />
D.O.B: 2/11/1985<br />
AGE: 21<br />
BORN: <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
LIVES: <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
HGT: 165cm<br />
WGT: 61kg<br />
CLUB Dandee Dolphins<br />
COACH: Anna N<br />
YEARS IN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING: 10years<br />
PREVIOUS STATE/AUST TEAMS IN SYNCHRONISED<br />
SWIMMING: Vic Team 2000-2006 Aus Junior Team 2002, Aus<br />
Open Team 2005-<strong>2007</strong><br />
HOW DID YOU START SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING: Saw a<br />
“Come and try day” for Synchro, went along with my best friend<br />
and that was it!<br />
THREE BEST CAREER RESULTS: Junior Figure State<br />
Champion 2003, Duet State Champion 2006, 12 th In team Fina<br />
World Cup 2006<br />
FAVOURITE EVENT: Duet<br />
BEST EVENT: Duet<br />
TRAINING ROUTINE: 6 Swims, 3Gym<br />
<strong>2007</strong> SEASON GOALS: Team Finals at Worlds<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING TERM GOALS: To make AUS<br />
team for Olympics<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: To<br />
compete in Olympics<br />
OUT OF THE POOL<br />
FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum:- Carmel Stutterd, Dad:- David<br />
Walsh, Sisters Amy and Madeleine, Niece:- Amelia, nephew:-<br />
Bennett<br />
BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE: Friends and Family<br />
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU: Music<br />
ROLE MODELS: My team mates<br />
STUDIES: Exercise Science<br />
Part Time JOB: Swim School Instuctor<br />
FAVOURITE:<br />
SPORTING TEAM: North <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />
MOVIES: Little Miss Sunshine, Garden State, Almost Famous<br />
TV SHOW: Friends<br />
BANDS/MUSIC: Silverchair, Tori Amos Tool<br />
CD’S: Neon Ballroom, Let It Be, Aha Shake Heartbreak<br />
DRINK: Diet Coke<br />
HOBBIES: Going to the beach<br />
PETS: Rabbit<br />
BEST MATES: Coral, Liz a Ads, Daz, Emma<br />
LAST BOOK READ: The Bronze Horseman<br />
INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW<br />
ABOUT YOU<br />
ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Going to the beach<br />
SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN: Pancakes!<br />
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Music<br />
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM THE POOL: Hang<br />
out with friends<br />
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Sense of humour<br />
WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE<br />
AND WHY? Friends and family as they are always there<br />
through good times and bad and to learn from and listen too!<br />
PERSONAL AMBITIONS: Would like to run a half marathon<br />
HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING<br />
YOUR SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CAREER? An ongoing<br />
knee injury<br />
FAVOURITE SPORTS PERSON AND WHY? Lance Armstrong,<br />
amazing athlete!<br />
IF YOU COULD INVITE THREE PEOPLE TO A DINNER<br />
PARTY DEAD OR ALIVE WHO WOULD THEY BE? Daniel<br />
Johns, Tori Amos and Maynard<br />
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?<br />
Easy going, happy, laid back<br />
NOTABLE QUOTE: “be proud, persist, work hard, stand tall,<br />
don’t quit, don’t bend, don’t break, don’t fall!”
<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING RESULTS<br />
I FINA World Championships<br />
Belgrade, Yugoslavia<br />
1973<br />
Solo<br />
1. T. Anderson USA 120.46<br />
2. J. Carrier CAN 112.53<br />
3. J. Hasumi JPN 104.18<br />
Duet<br />
Duet<br />
1. T. Anderson G. Johnson USA 1. 118.39 Waldo, Cameron CAN<br />
2. J. Carrier, M. RamseyCAN 112.91 2. Josephson, Josephson USA<br />
3. M. Fujiwara, Y. Fujiwara<br />
107.31<br />
JPN 3. Itoh, Kotani JPN<br />
Team<br />
1. United States 1<strong>17</strong>.61<br />
2. Canada 112.91<br />
3. Japan 107.31<br />
II FINA World Championships<br />
Cali, Columbia<br />
1975<br />
Solo<br />
1. G. Johnson USA 133.083<br />
2. S. Fortier CAN 130.866<br />
3. Y. Unesaki JPN 126.616<br />
Duet<br />
1. R. Curren, A. NorriahUSA 129.433<br />
2. L. Wilkin, C. StewartCAN 127.733<br />
3. Y. Fujiwara, M. Fujiwara JPN<br />
126.099<br />
6. D. Burridge, L. Steanes AUS<br />
108.450<br />
Team<br />
1. United States 128.812<br />
2. Canada 125.129<br />
3. Japan 123.691<br />
III FINA World Championships<br />
West Berlin, Germany<br />
1978<br />
Solo<br />
1. H. Vanderburg CAN 187.849<br />
2. P. Tyron USA 181.499<br />
3. Y. Unezaki JPN <strong>17</strong>9.650<br />
Duet<br />
1. Calkins, VanderburgCAN 183.300<br />
2. M. Fujiwara, Y. Fujiwara JPN<br />
181.842<br />
3. T. Barone USA 180.758<br />
Team<br />
1. United States 182.300<br />
2. Japan 181.533<br />
3. Canada <strong>17</strong>7.919<br />
IV FINA World Championships<br />
Guayaquil, Ecuador<br />
1982<br />
Solo<br />
1. T. Ruiz USA 192.300<br />
2. K. Kryczka CAN 188.983<br />
3. M. Motoyoshi JPN 181.533<br />
Duet<br />
1. S. Hambrook, K. Kryczka CAN<br />
190.541<br />
2. C. Costie, T. Ruiz USA<br />
188.650<br />
3. I. Abe, M. Fuieara JPN<br />
181.900<br />
Team<br />
1. Canada 188.258<br />
2. United States 186.833<br />
3. Japan 182.050<br />
V FINA World Championships<br />
Madrid, Spain<br />
1986<br />
Solo<br />
1. C. Waldo CAN<br />
2. S. Josephson USA<br />
3. M. Hermine FRA<br />
Team<br />
1. Canada<br />
2. United States<br />
3. Japan<br />
VI FINA World Championships<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
1991<br />
Solo<br />
1. S. Frechette CAN 201.013<br />
2. K. Babb-Sprague USA 196.314<br />
3. M. Kotani JPN 195.110<br />
Duet<br />
1. K. Josephson, S. JosephsonUSA<br />
199.762<br />
2. M. Kotani, A. Takayama JPN<br />
194.307<br />
3. K. Glen, L. Alexander CAN<br />
192.649<br />
Team<br />
1. United States 185.884<br />
2. Canada 193.259<br />
3. Japan 189.753<br />
VII FINA World Championships<br />
Rome, Italy<br />
1994<br />
Solo<br />
1. B. Dyroen-Lancer USA 191.040<br />
2. F. Okuno JPN 187.306<br />
3. L. Alexander CAN 186.826<br />
Duet<br />
1. B. Dyroen-Lancer, J. Sudduth USA<br />
187.009<br />
2. F. Okuno, M. Tachibana JPN<br />
186.259<br />
3. L. Alexander, E. Woodley CAN<br />
186.259<br />
Team<br />
1. United States 185.884<br />
2. Canada 183.263<br />
3. Japan 183.215<br />
VIII World Championships<br />
Perth, <strong>Australia</strong><br />
1998<br />
Solo<br />
1. O. Sedakova RUS 99.467<br />
2. V. Dedieu FRA 98.667<br />
3. M. Tachiban JPN 97.600<br />
Duet<br />
1. O. Brusnikina, O. Sedakova RUS<br />
99.073<br />
2. M. Tachibana, M. Takeda JPN<br />
98.06<br />
3. V. Dedieu, M. Lignot FRA<br />
97.32<br />
Team<br />
1. Russia 99.667<br />
2. Japan 98.267<br />
3. USA 97.133<br />
IX FINA World Championships<br />
Fukuoka, Japan<br />
2001<br />
Solo<br />
1. O. Brusnikina RUS 99.434<br />
2. V. Dedieu FRA 98.287<br />
3. M. Tachibana JPN 97.870<br />
Duet<br />
1. M. Tachibana, M. Takeda JPN 98.910<br />
2. A. Davydova, A. Ermakova RUS<br />
98.390<br />
3. C. Carver-Dias, F. Letourneau CAN<br />
96.704<br />
Team<br />
1. Russia 98.9<strong>17</strong><br />
2. Japan 98.083<br />
3. Canada 97.453<br />
X FINA World Championships<br />
Barcelona, Spain<br />
2003<br />
Solo<br />
1. V. Dedieu FRA 99.251<br />
2. A. Ermakova RUS 97.4<strong>17</strong><br />
3. G. Mengual ESP 97.334<br />
Duet<br />
1. A. Davydova, A. Ermakova RUS<br />
99.084<br />
2. M. Tachibana, M. Takeda JPN<br />
98.084<br />
3. G. Mengual, P. Tirados ESP<br />
96.667<br />
Team<br />
1. Russia 99.500<br />
2. Japan 98.333<br />
3. United States 97.500<br />
XI FINA World Championships<br />
Montreal, Canada<br />
2005<br />
Solo<br />
1 V Dedieu FRA 99.001<br />
2. A. Ermakova RUS 98.250<br />
3. G. Mengual ESP 97.4<strong>17</strong><br />
Duet<br />
1 A Davydova/A Ermakova RUS<br />
99.084<br />
2 G Mengual/P Tirados ESP<br />
97.4<strong>17</strong><br />
3 S Harada/E Suzuki JPN<br />
97.334<br />
Team<br />
1 Russia 99.334<br />
2 Japan 97.834<br />
3 Spain 97.750