Melanie Russell

Name:  Melanie Russell

Nickname:  Mel

Date of Birth:  3rd June 1990

Club:  Donnet Diving Club

Coach:  Barbi Donnet

Occupation: Student and Diving Coach

Achievements:  Australian Age Diver of the Year 2005 and 2008

Short Term Goal:  Go to 2010 Nationals and compete well

Long Term Goal:  Find out what I want to do with my life

Best Advice Received:  When preparing for a comp, do what suits you

My Advice to Others:  Just do your best

Favourite Sporting Moment:  When Mat Helm won silver at the Olympics

Most Admired Sportsperson:  Chantelle Newberry and Mat Helm

Hobbies:  Diving, School, Kokoda Challenge Youth Program

Dream Holiday:  Greece

Favourite Book:  Vampire Academy (don't judge)!!

Favourite Television Show:  Supernatural

Favourite Food:  Roast and mash potatoes (although it changes)!!

Favourite Music:  Any good music that is on the hot hits

Pets:  None

Any other interesting info:  This is my last year at School and next year will be my last year as an Age Diver