Taneka Kovchenko

Name:  Taneka Kovchenko

Nickname:  Kovy

Date of Birth:  19th February 1995

Club:  Chandler Diving Club

Coach:  Chris Ryan

Occupation:  Student

Achievements:  3rd in 2010 National Open Championships 1 metre; 3rd 2010 National Elite Junior Championships 3 metre.

Short Term Goal:  Qualify for World Junior Championships 2012

Long Term Goal:  National Open Development Squad

Best Advice Received:  Just chuck it

My Advice to Others:  No matter what happens, just keep going 'cause you never know what you are capable of

Favourite Sporting Moment:  Matthew Mitcham's Gold Medal Olympics 2008

Hobbies:  Listening to music; swimming; just being active

Dream Holiday:  Whitsunday Islands

Favourite Food:  Mango and Custard Bun

Favourite Music:  Things on the radio

Pets:  1 dog called Myer