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ELITE profiles profile#6 EMMA MOFFATT DOB: September 7, 1984 Born: Moree, NSW Hometown: Woolgoolga, NSW Lives: Gold Coast, Qld Coach: Darren Smith Institute: AIS, QAS Sponsors: Asics, Jeep, Mavic, Oakley, Giant OUTSIDE TRIATHLON: Website: www.emmamoffatt.com Other interesting facts: Don’t hold it against me, but I’m half Page 10 English! My dad grew up in Northern England and moved to MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS: Australia in his mid 20s and didn’t go home! I feel 100 percent 2008 Bronze Beijing Olympics Aussie though, “sorry Dad.” 2009 World Champion When I’m not doing Triathlon: There isn’t much time between WORLD TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013 CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIATHLON WORLD 2010 World Champion training, so eating and sleeping are my big time fillers! 2009 Sprint World championships 2nd Ultimate Relaxation: End of the season holidays! 2011 Australian Sprint and Olympic Distance Champion One thing you can’t live without: It would have to be food. I can 2012 Represented Australia, London Olympics get very grumpy when I’m hungry, just ask Brad!! 2013 Hy Vee Des Moines (Non Drafting) 1st Activities away from Triathlon: I love catching up with my sisters and playing with my nieces and nephews! And going to coffee 2013 ITU WTS RESULTS shops. San Diego 3rd Yokohama 2nd FAVOURITE: Kitzbuehel 19th TV Shows: Entourage Bands/Music: I normally just listen to Triple J PERSONAL: Food: Vietnamese fresh spring rolls Family/Relationship: Boyfriend- Brad Kahlefeldt. Youngest of four- Drink: Mojito (only when I’m on a break!) Brother Chris, Sisters Nicole and Beth. Hobbies: Travelling, cooking (I’m not very good) Studies/occupation (School/University): I have deferred a degree Pets: 2 Birds, Diego and Oscar in Human Movement/Education. Last Book Read: Flat Out Love (Wasn’t very good) Something you don’t know about me: I was a vegetarian for two Triathlete: Brad Kahlefeldt years, but have just started eating meat again! Hopefully it makes Athlete: Roger Federer me strong. I always go online shopping for clothes because I’m normally too lazy for the shops, but most things I buy I don’t really like when it comes. Such a waste! What I love about Triathlon: Travelling around the world following the summer all year long! And keeping fit/healthy. What’s your greatest asset: I think I’m pretty easy going??? Who has been the biggest influence on your life: My Family Have you encountered any obstacles in your career: Not really, just a few little injuries DID YOU KNOW? Australia has easily been the dominant force in ITU World Championships for women winning no less than 13 gold medals to the USA (four), Great Britain (three) and Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Sweden one each. Australians golden girls have been Michellie Jones (1992,1993), Emma Carney (1994), Jackie Gallagher (1996), Emma Carney (1997), Joanne King (1998), Loretta Harrop (1999), Nicole Hackett (2000), Emma Snowsill (2003, 2005, 2006) and Emma Moffatt (2009, 2010)..