Jodie Henry - Biography

Last Editor: bidchick03				Jodie Henry Biography -   Name : Jodie Henry Date of Birth : November 17, 1983 Place of birth : Brisbane, Australia Occupation : Student Profession : Swimmer Height : 5'9 Weight : 63Kg State : QLD Club : Chandler SC Inc

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Jodie continued her storied rise up the ranks of international sprinting at the 2004 Telstra Olympic Team Trials in Sydney when she took out her second successive 100 metre freestyle title in 53.82 to qualify for her first Olympics. A day earlier she clocked an incredible 53.77 to make her the equal second fastest woman in history for the event, behind only Libby Lenton who broke the world record just minutes before Jodie's swim. Jodie also clocked PB¿s in the 50 and 200 metre freestyle at the Trials, her 200 metre swim, a time trial in the heats, to indicate her ability to perform in the 4x200m relay team for Australia in Athens. At the 2003 World Championships in Barcelona she finished second in the 100m freestyle behind the flying Finn Hanna-Maria Seppala then swam in Australia's bronze medal winning teams in both the 4x100 metre relays. At the 2002 Commonwealth Games her star was first ignited when she beat a class field to take out the 100m freestyle. She also finished 2nd to a flying Alison Shephard in the 50m freestyle and was part of Australia's two gold medals in the 4x100m freestyle and 4x100m medley relays. Not content with her performances in Manchester, Jodie then took on the might of the USA women's team and came away from the 2002 Pan Pacific Championships with silver medals in the 50m and 100m freestyle as well as playing a massive part in helping Australia win gold medals in the 4x100m medley and 4x100m freestyle relays. In the 100m freestyle final in Yokohama, Jodie also set a new Commonwealth and Australian record in the 100m. In 2001 she took part in the Goodwill Games, winning a gold medal as a member in the victorious women's team.

Jodie Henry Detailed Biography -

Jodie was born in 1983 and trains with Alice at the Chandler Sports Centre in Brisbane. In 2002, Jodie broke the Australian 50m freestyle record. A gold medal in the 100m freestyle final at the Commonwealth Games followed with a 2nd place in the 50m final. She was also part of Australia's two gold medals in the 4x100m freestyle and 4x100m medley relays. Jodie was first introduced to a swimming pool at the age of 18 months. "Living in Australia, my parents did what was sensible and enrolled me at the local swimming club," says Jodie, adding that she did not take kindly to the water. "It was only at the age of 10 that I started enjoying the pool as I became better at swimming." Being 'better' was not good enough and Jodie embarked on a rigorous training schedule with one thought on her mind - to try and be the best. Having fun is also very important to Jodie. "Whilst it's my ultimate goal to win a medal at the Olympic Games, I want to also enjoy it. Getting up at 4.30am every morning might not sound like a lot of fun, but the success that I have achieved from following a hectic training schedule makes it all worthwhile." Jodie says that she strives to be the best at what she does. "I give it 100 per cent every time I compete. I make sure that I race frequently in order to boost my confidence and my recent achievements keep me on a natural high, ready to take on the next challenge.' Last year, at the Pan Pacific Championships, Jodie swam her way to two silver medals in the 50m and 100m freestyle and played a key role in helping Australia win gold medals in the 4x100m medley and 4x100m freestyle relays. Jodie also holds the Australian records in both the 50m and 100m freestyle events. Interesting Facts : Jodie qualified for her maiden Olympic Games team after winning the 100m freestyle at the trials, clocking a new personal best in the semi-final of the event in a time of 53.77 equalling the second fastest swim in history and the previous world record. She is a current triple World Championship silver medallist in the 100m freestyle. Jodie's career highlights thus far have been competing at the 2002 Pan Pacific Championships and 2002 Commonwealth Games. She was named 2002 Junior Queensland Sportwoman and 2002 Junior Queensland Sportsperson of the Year. Her father and uncle are past World Masters swimming champions. Her father and coach have been her greatest influences; She can speak German. She enjoys shopping, going to beach, relaxing and reading.