Olympic Media Guide 5/8/04 - sportcentric

TEAM GB DIVING PROFILES - WOMENTandi Gerrard Age 26Tracey Richardson Age 21Date of Birth: 25.02.78Born: Johannesburg,South AfricaLives: LeedsClub: City of LeedsCoach: Adrian HinchliffeHeight: 1.58mWeight: 57.5kgDate of Birth: 26.10.82Born: EssexLives: South Carolina, USClub/Coach: Universityof South CarolinaHeight: 1.58mWeight: 52.5kgTRAINS: LeedsOCCUPATION: Diver/teacherFirst Sporting Success: Gold at the all Africa games 1995(representing South Africa)Finest Sporting Moment:Qualifying for the 2004 Olympic Games at the Finadiving World Cup in Athens.Tips for the Top: Always enjoy what you are doingFirst GB Selection Year: 2002Sporting Heroes: Lance Armstrong & Greg LouganisClosest Friend in Sport: Jane Smith & Emma TeatherFavourite Sport Other than Diving: TriathlonThree Words that Best Describe you:Dedicated, determined & friendlyWould Most like to Meet: Nelson MandelaPrized Possessions: Cocker Spaniel - ZoeBiggest Influence on Career: My familyToughest Opponent: China’s synchro 3m teamFavourite Venue: BarcelonaTips to Relax: Listening to music and readingHarry PotterWhere do you see yourself in 10 Years?Married with a couple of kids, coaching futureOlympians.Career Highlights:World Cup, Seville 2002 - 10th 3m synchro, WorldChampionships, Barcelona 2003 - 5th , 3m synchro,Super Grand Prix final, Mexico City 2003 - 3rd 3msynchroTRAINS: University of South CarolinaOCCUPATION: StudentFirst Sporting Success: Winning British nationals forthe first time in 2003Finest Sporting Moment: Making the Olympic GamesTips for the Top: Enjoy your sportSporting Heroes: Sir Steve RedgraveClosest Friend in Sport: Lauren KingThree Words that Best Describe you:Determined, fun and a good friendWould Most like to Meet: Colin FarrellPrized Possessions: My phoneBiggest Influence on Career: My parentsToughest Opponent: Chinese diversFavourite Venue: BarcelonaTips to Relax: Listen to musicWhere do you see yourself in 10 Years?Earning lots of money (hopefully!)Career Highlights:Junior European Champion on platform 1995, winnerof over 50 national titles, Sydney Olympics synchronised10m - 4th 2000, European champion 2002,Commonwealth champion 2002, Australian NationalChampion 10m synchro 2004, World cup silver medallist10m synchro 200466