Brent Livermore

Sport: Hockey
Club: AIS Athlete Perth/ Gordon North Sydney
Date of birth: 05/07/76
Height: 176cm
Age: 28 years

Sporting bio and Achievements:
2004 Kooaburra’s ranked #1 in world.
2004 Kookaburras win gold at the 2004 Olympic Games.
2003 Nominated for FIH International Player of the Year.
2003 Champions Trophy, Amstelveen - Silver
2002 Nominated for FIH International Player of the Year.
2002 Commonwealth Games - Gold
2002 European Cup Champions
2002 World Cup - Silver
2001 Champions Trophy, Rotterdam - Silver
2001 Australian Team Captain
2001 Australian International Player of the Year
2001 National Hockey League - Gold
2000 Olympic Games, Sydney - Bronze
2000 National Hockey League - Silver
2000 Australian NHL Player of the Year
2000 Champions Trophy, Amsterdam - Fifth
1999 Champions Trophy, Brisbane - Gold
1999 National Hockey League - Fourth
1999 Signed Contract with Oranje Zwart in Holland
1998 Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur - Gold
1998 Champions Trophy, Pakistan - Bronze
1997 Champions Trophy, Adelaide -Silver
1997 National Hockey League - Gold
1997 Junior World Cup, England – Gold (Captain)
1997 First Senior International Cap
1997 World Team Captain

Captain Capsicum was flying high when he interviewed Brent Livermore. The interview took place just before Brent went over to Athens for the 2004 Olympic Games.

Captain Capsicum:
Hi Brent, thank you for taking the time to chat to us today – especially as you are preparing for the upcoming Olympics. Going in to such an important event, can you tell us who has been the team’s toughest opponent?

Brent Livermore:
Every International match is a tough encounter. I enjoy the rivalry and competition against Holland, Germany as they play a man on man marking style. It is also very tough against teams like India and Pakistan.

Captain Capsicum:
It sounds very competitive. Hockey is such a demanding sport, can you please tell me about your worst ever injury.
Brent Livermore:
Popleteal Entractment release. I had to have an operation to unblock the main artery that runs down my leg due to a muscle that had developed around the artery and would retrict blood flow when exercising. Both legs had to be released as I had a 70-80% blockage in each leg.

Captain Capsicum:
My goodness that sounds amazing. What do you think has been your biggest achievement in sport?
Brent Livermore:
The Sydney Olympic Games.

Captain Capsicum:
You have such an impressive biography, have you ever had a losing streak?
Brent Livermore:
Not really.

Captain Capsicum:
Athletes put so much effort into their sport, is there any advice you can give us?
Brent Livermore:
Preparation and Analysis is vital to putting a performance together that may assist when you are on the field.

Captain Capsicum:
What are your favourite fruits?
Brent Livermore:
Watermelon, but I love all fresh fruit.

Captain Capsicum:
I especially love watermelon too. So what are your favourite vegetables?
Brent Livermore:
Pumpkin, but again I love all fresh vegetables and fresh food to that matter.

Captain Capsicum:
I’m starting to get hungry talking about all this food, what is your favourite food in general?
Brent Livermore:
All fresh food, vegemite and at the moment Lebanese and Indian Food.

Captain Capsicum:
If you hadn’t turned out to be such an incredible athlete, what do you think you would have chosen to do as a career?
Brent Livermore:
Physiotherapy or something to do with sport as I love this field of career and lifestyle.

Captain Capsicum:
You’ve certainly made a career out of it. What do you like to do in your spare time?
Brent Livermore:
Relax, surfing, camping, and if it is only short time just chill out with a good DVD to unwind some.

Captain Capsicum:
I’ve interviewed quite a few amazing athletes who all list a hero or someone they look up to, can you tell us who your hero is?
Brent Livermore:
Michael Jordon, Muhammad Ali, Lance Armstrong.

Captain Capsicum:
They are three awesome athletes who have achieved the ultimate in their sports. Do you have any nicknames?
Brent Livermore:
Chief OR Livers

Captain Capsicum:
OK Chief, what do you think is the best thing about playing sport?
Brent Livermore:
Camaraderie and the friendships that you make, the life experiences it provides and the traveling for competitions.

Captain Capsicum:
What is your favourite motto?
Brent Livermore:
Carpe Diem – Seize the Day.

Captain Capsicum:
That is fantastic advice, Brent thank you for sharing your excellent advice – best luck defending the Kookaburra’s #1 ranking!