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Greatest sporting achievement: Olympic Gold 2000 and Olympic Bronze 1996
Greatest achievement off the field: Having a child (born 2006) Tyson, 4 yrs old AND recently completing my first book – The Business of being an Athlete, How to Build a Winning Career in Sport.
Who is your sporting heroine? I’ve always looked up to a range of great athletes and business women. I believe everyone has something they can offer and qualities that I can aspire to.
How many hours per week to you train/exercise? When I was competing at the International level, 25 hrs per week. I have now retired and I exercise about 5 hours per week. (This includes running after my 4 yr old!)
What kind of diet or nutrition plan are you on? I eat a variety of very healthy foods including meat, veggies and fruit. I steer clear of fattening sauces and limit sweet treats. I have always loved “raw” food and benefit from the increased vitamin content.
What do you love about your s • Australian volleyball player Kerri Ann Pottharst OAM (born 25 June 1965) is an Australian former professional beach volleyball player and Olympic gold medallist. Pottharst was born in Adelaide, South Australia, and currently resides in Sydney. In addition to her previous volleyball commitments, Pottharst is an accomplished speaker, MC and presenter. She runs corporate team-building programs, and commentates Indoor and Beach Volleyball. She also founded "The Athlete Story" - a speaker training business. Pottharst began playing indoor volleyball in 1982 and by 1990 was recognised as one of the best volleyball players in Australia. A serious knee injury in 1992 forced her off the hard court and she began playing beach volleyball. She partnered with Natalie Cook, and together they represented Australia at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, winning a bronze medal—the very first time that beach volleyball had been an Olympic sport. In the sa • Pottharst began playing indoor volleyball in 1982 and by 1990 was recognised as one of the best volleyball players in Australia. A serious knee injury in 1992 forced her off the hard court and she began playing beach volleyball. She partnered with Natalie Cook, and together, they represented Australia at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, winning a bronze medal – the very first time that beach volleyball had been an Olympic sport. In the same year, the pair won a silver medal at the world championships, and came first in the World Tour Event in Japan. Cook and Pottharst split for a few years afterwards, but reunited in time for the Sydney Olympics. Before the games, they finished third in the World Tour Events in France and Portugal. At the games themselves, the pair dominated the competition, taking out the gold medal. In the aftermath of their Olympic win, the pair were awarded the Order of Australia, Australia's highest honor. Cook and Pottharst were included in
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