Taneka Kovchenko

Name:    Taneka Kovchenko

Nickname:    Niky

Date of Birth:    19/2/95

Club:    RAPS/QAS

Coach:    (Alan Smith RAPS), Xiangning Chen, Shan Ming Zhu

Occupation:    Student

Achievements:    1 gold & 2 silvers plus 1 gold in synchro in 2006 Age Nationals 11&Under – Adelaide.  1 silver & 1 gold in synchro 2007 Age Nationals 12/13 – Perth & 3 Gold's Age States 2008 12/13 -Brisbane                       

Short Term Goal:    Placing top six at junior elite nationals – Junior C

Long Term Goal:    Going to the Commonwealth and Olympic games

Best Advice Received:    Whenever learning something new always think of your build ups

My Advice to Others:    Love what u do and go for it

Favourite Sporting Moment:    Standing on the podium getting awarded a gold medal at 2006 & 2007 Age Nationals

Most Admired Sportsperson:    Chantelle Newberry

Hobbies:    Diving, swimming, playing cricket and footy in the back yard with my family

Dream Holiday:    Going round the world with all my friends and family

Favourite Book:    I’ve liked books that have been written by Andrew Daddo and Lemony Snicket

Favourite Television Show:    Simpsons, Rove and lots more

Favourite Food:    Custard bun

Favourite Music:    Don’t have one

Pets:    My dog Storm