Melbourne, Australia March 17- April 1, 2007 - Hanson Media Group
Melbourne, Australia March 17- April 1, 2007 - Hanson Media Group
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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 />
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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