Biography
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Born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, Melissa and her family moved to Australia in 1986 initially settling in Beechworth, Victoria at the age of 8 years
In 1990, after the family moved to Hobart, Melissa joined with the City of Glenorchy Swimming Club (now known as The Hobart Aquatic Club). Along with her Sister Jolene, Melissa trained under the direction and guidance of Head Coach Chris Wedd. She competed internationally with the Australian Para Swim team from 1994 and retired from the sport after the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. Following retirement completed a degree in Education before establishing a career in sport facility management. |
Sporting Achievements2000 Paralympic Games, Sydney
Silver Medal, 400m Freestlye Silver Medal, 100m Freestlye Bronze Medal, 4 x 100m Freestlye Relay Bronze Medal, 4 x 100 Medley Relay 1996 Paralympic Games, Atlanta Gold Medal, 400m Freestyle Gold Medal, 4 x 100m Frestyle Relay Silver Medal, 100m Freestlye Silver Medal, 100m Butterfly Bronze Medal, 100m Backstroke 1994 Commonwealth Games, Vancouver |
community and careerCommunity Involvement
2014|15 Rotary Tasmania Membership and Retention Director 2013|14 Club President - Rotary Club of Tamar Sunrise Career: 2015 | Chief Executive Officer, YMCA of Hobart 2008|14: Centre Manager, Launceston Aquatic 2002|08: Programs Coordinator, The Hobart Aquatic Centre Education: Bachelor of Education, University of Tasmania Elizabeth College Ogilvie High School |
Competition hightlights
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Opening Ceremony
Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games |