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: 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”
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