Captain
Capsicum:
Who has been your toughest rival?
Kirsten:
I have had many tough rivals over my seven year career. But if winning was
easy, it wouldn't be exciting.
Captain
Capsicum:
What
about your worst every injury?
Kirsten:
I have been lucky never to have had an injury. I did have chicken pox last
year though. It wasn't much fun.
Captain
Capsicum:
What
do you think has been your biggest achievement in swimming?
Kirsten:
My biggest achievement in swimming would definitely be swimming at the Olympics
Games in Sydney and winning an Olympic silver medal in the womens 4x200mrelay.
Captain
Capsicum:
Have you ever had a losing streak?
Kirsten:
Everyone goes through tough times. I guess you could say I am going through
one now. I have found juggling my HSC and swimming really difficult. I have
had to cut down on my training for a couple of months.
Captain
Capsicum:
How do you overcome bad times such as losing streaks
or constant injury?
Kirsten:
My friends and family always support me. I am always looking to the future
and never looking back. I think the most important thing is that you learn
from your mistakes.
Captain
Capsicum:
What are your favourite fruits?
Kirsten:
I love strawberries, pineapple and bananas.
Captain
Capsicum:
So what are your favourite vegetables?
Kirsten:
Beans and potatoes.
Captain
Capsicum:
What is your favourite food in general?
Kirsten:
Icecream
Captain
Capsicum:
You
are an Olympian and currently completing your final year at high school. What
is in store for the future career wise?
Kirsten:
I can't wait to finish school! I really want to focus on swimming for a couple
of years. I also want to go to university part time and do a media/communications
course. Most importantly, I want to enjoy what I am doing.
Captain
Capsicum:
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Kirsten:
Other than school work, I enjoy going to the movies, shopping and parties.
I also really enjoy listening to music.
Captain
Capsicum:
Who is your hero?
Kirsten:
Since I was little I have really admired Susie O'Neill. Not only for her outstanding
performances, but also for the way she carries herself.
Captain
Capsicum:
Do you have any nicknames?
Kirsten:
Thommo
Captain
Capsicum:
What do you think is the best thing about playing sport?
Kirsten:
The amazing friendships you make and the incredible places you get to go.
I could not have asked for a better life.
Captain
Capsicum:
What is your favourite motto?
Kirsten:
1. Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and
leave a trail. 2. The harder you work, the luckier you get.
Captain
Capsicum:
What was the best thing about competing in the Sydney
Olympic Games?
Kirsten:
The entire two weeks were unforgettable. I met some incredible people and
saw some unbelievable sporting performances. I lived for my sporting dream
and it inspires me for the future.
Dreams do come true! |
