Diving Australia

Diving Australia

Kathryn Blackshaw








CAREER HIGHLIGHTS - 2006 Commonwealth Games - 3rd 1m Springboard, 3rd 3m Springboard, 4th Synchro

AUSTRALIAN TEAM REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS

EVENT

LOCATION

YEAR

RESULTS

Commonwealth Games

Melbourne, Australia

2006

3rd 1m Springboard, 3rd 3m Springboard, 4th Synchronised

Grand Prix

Rome, Italy

2004,2005,2006

 

Grand Prix

China

2004

 

Grand Prix

Madrid

2005

5th 3m Springboard

Grand Prix

Sydney

2006

 

Grand Prix

Germany

2005

 

World Jnr Championships

Aachen

2002

 

World Jnr Championships

Brazil

2004

 

12th Asian Games

Karla  Lumpar Malaysia

1998

3rd Place in my first International event, 4th Platform, 4th 1m Springboard

 

OUT OF THE POOL

FAMILY MEMBERS: Mum, Dad, Brother, sister-in-law

BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE : My mum.

WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU:  Andre Agassiz

ROLE MODELS:  Lara Croft and G.I. Jane

PERSONAL

STUDIES/OCCUPATION: Currently not but soon to be

INTERESTING FACTS PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU: My mum's family come from a small Greek island of Kastelloriso.

SUPERSTITIONS: I believe in the Evil Eye and have to keep one on me

ULTIMATE RELAXATION: Listening to music

SPECIALTY IN THE KITCHEN:  Stir Fry

ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: My mum

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM DIVING: Chill out with my mates and shopping

FAVOURITE:   

SPORTING TEAM: Australian Diving Team!!

MOVIES: American History X and Chopper

TV SHOW: American Chopper, Overhaulin

 

BANDS/MUSIC: Flyleaf

CD'S: Maximum bass

DRINK: Malibu and Pineapple juice

DIVING COMPETITION:

HOBBIES: Painting

PETS: Harley my dog American Staffie

BEST MATES:  My brother

LAST BOOK READ: The Devil wears Prada

WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST ASSET? Strength, Courage and Determination

HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA OR PLAYED SPORT AT A NATIONAL LEVEL? My brother competed in diving in the Pacific Schools games twice and my cousin is in the NRL and has represented Australia.

 WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? My Mum because she sacrifices everything for me, gives me support and encouragement and she shares all the ups and downs with me.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS? Strong mind, powerful and committed.

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? As a good role model.

DIVING SHORT TERM GOALS: Making at the Grand Prix

DIVING CAREER ULTIMATE GOAL: Making the team for the 2008 Olympics

PERSONAL AMBITIONS: To enjoy life to its fullest

HAVE YOU ENCOUNTERED ANY OBSTACLES DURING YOUR DIVING CAREER? Injures

WHAT AGE DID YOU START DIVING AND WHY? I was 4, because my brother was training with Madeline Barnett

FAVOURITE DIVER AND WHY? Matt Helm

NOTABLE QUOTE:  Quitters never win, winners never quit

 
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