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PROFILE
| Nickname | Courtz |
| DOB | 3/8/1988 |
| Age | 23 |
| Born | Perth, WA |
| Lives | Sorrento, Gold Coast |
| Club | Northcliffe |
| Coach | Barry Newman, Dennis Cotterell |
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- 2011 Australian Ironwoman champion
- 2010/11 IronWoman Series champion
- 2011 Coolangatta Gold champion
- 2nd 2008 and 2010 and 3rd 2009 Coolangatta Gold
- 2009 and 2010 Queensland Ironwoman champion
- 2009 “Ocean Assualt” Ironwoman champion
- 2009 World and Australian Surf Race champion
WEBSITE: http://www.courtneyhancock.com.au/
MORE ABOUT COURTNEY…..
NAME: Courtney Emma Hancock
NAME YOU GET CALLED DOWN THE BEACH: Courtz
AGE: 23
HOME TOWN: Sawtell, NSW
CLUB: Northcliffe
FORMER CLUBS: Sawtell
COACH: Barry Newman, Dennis Cotterell
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN IN SURF LIFE SAVING?: I joined Nippers as a 5 year old, so that means I have had sand between my toes for about 18 years
BEST LEG: Swim
DO YOU HAVE FAMILY THAT COMPETE TOO (AND IF SO, WHO)?: I am the second oldest of 4 sisters and we have all competed in the surf. Georgia my older sister was probably the most naturally talented but she is now married and has a baby. Bonnie my next younger sister has been competing in the IronWoman Series for the last 3 years and finished 10th overall last year. The youngest sister is India and she will compete in the U/19’s this year, she won gold in the Champion Life Saver at Aussies as an U/17
FAVOURITE IRONMAN / IRONWOMAN: Karla Gilbert because of the support and friendship she has given me
FAVOURITE HOME SURF SPOT: Sawtell Main Beach, NSW
FAVOURITE FORMAT: The triple sprint format at Portsea Beach because you have to think every minute of the race and the surf is so challenging
BOARD YOU PADDLE: Xcel
SKI YOU PADDLE: Gibbons GRX
BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR CAREER: My family
TOP THREE COMPETITION RESULTS:
- 2011 Australian Ironwoman champion
- 2010/11 IronWoman Series champion
- 2011 Coolangatta Gold champion
2011/12 SEASON GOALS: To continue to race to the very best of my ability and establish myself as a role model for younger athletes. Also, to do what I can to improve the image and acceptance of Ironwoman racing
CAREER GOALS: To be an elite Ironwoman
DO YOU HAVE ANY SPONSORS (AND IF SO, WHO): KOZII Swimwear, Xcel Surfcraft, Gibbons Surf Skis, HealthWorld/Endura, ISC (Aust.), Bennett Surfcraft, Surf Life Physio, Newton Running Shoes, Foxton Danger Fashion and BMD Northcliffe, James Frizelle’s Gold Coast Skoda.
WHAT’S THE HEAVISET THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE SURF? I broke my nose while rolling a wave and ahhh it hurt!!
APART FROM IRONWOMAN RACING, HOW DO YOU EARN A CRUST? I have a Diploma of Beauty Therapy and work from home
IS ANYONE IN YOUR FAMILY FAMOUS? No, but I see all my family as special
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAMOUS FRIENDS: Triathlete Emma Moffatt grew up in the same area that I did and we used to run cross-country and athletics together. We now train at the same pool and continue to be good friends.
BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE: My family and Karla Gilbert
NAME THREE PEOPLE YOU’D LIKE TO GO ON A SURF TRIP WITH (YOU DON’T HAVE TO KNOW THEM): Kim Kardashian, Kelly Slater and Lady GaGa
FAVOURITE BAND / PERFORMER: Christina Aguilera
FAVOURITE TV SHOW: Gossip Girl, Sex and the City
FAVOURITE MOVIE: Harry Potter
FAVOURITE SPORTING TEAM: Sydney Swans AFL team because my Dad barracks for Collingwood
