NUMBER: 10
PROFILE
| Nickname | Dani |
| DOB | 12/5/1994 |
| Age | 17 |
| Born | Sunshine Coast, QLD |
| Lives | Dicky Beach, Sunshine Coast |
| Club | Mooloolaba |
| Coach | Michael King |
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- 2010 QLD Open board champion
- 2010 QLD U/17 Ironwoman Champion
- Qualifying for the IronWoman Series in 2010 & 2011
- 4th 2011 Coolangatta Gold
MORE ABOUT DANIELLE…..
NAME: Danielle Allen
NAME YOU GET CALLED DOWN THE BEACH: Dani
AGE: 17
HOME TOWN: Noosa, QLD
CLUB: Mooloolaba
FORMER CLUBS: Alexandra Heads & Kawana Waters, QLD
COACH: Michael King
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN IN SURF LIFE SAVING?: 7
BEST LEG: Board/Run
DO YOU HAVE FAMILY THAT COMPETE TOO (AND IF SO, WHO)?: No
FAVOURITE IRONMAN / IRONWOMAN: Rhys Drury
FAVOURITE ATHLETE FROM ANY SPORT: Cadel Evans
FAVOURITE HOME SURF SPOT: Moffat Beach, Sunshine Coast
FAVOURITE FORMAT: Endurance
BOARD YOU PADDLE: Kracka
SKI YOU PADDLE: Hayden
BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR CAREER: Family
TOP THREE COMPETITION RESULTS:
- 2010 QLD Open board champion
- 2010 QLD Under 17 Ironwoman champion
- 4th 2011 Coolangatta Gold
2011/12 SEASON GOALS:
- Finish top 10 in the IronWoman Series
- Win some medals at State/Aussies
CAREER GOALS: Hopefully keep competing in surf whilst studying medicine at university
DO YOU HAVE ANY SPONSORS (AND IF SO, WHO): Kracka, Engine Swimwear, Brooks Running, Endura Sports Nutrition, Kracka, Bennett Paddles, Rydges Resorts & Hotels, Fisiocrem and Fit College
WHAT’S THE HEAVIEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE SURF? Having my eye glued back together after having a head-on with a ski in the warm up at Aussies and cutting my ski into quarters at Aussies last year. Skis obviously aren’t a fan of mine
ARE YOU AT UNI OR WORKING: Year 12 at school
IS ANYONE IN YOUR FAMILY FAMOUS? No
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAMOUS FRIENDS: No
BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE: My Family
NAME THREE PEOPLE YOU’D LIKE TO GO ON A SURF TRIP WITH (YOU DON’T HAVE TO KNOW THEM): Julian Wilson, Hamish & Andy
TOP 5 SONGS ON YOUR IPOD: Cooler Than Me, Animal, Boats & Birds, Grenade, I’m Not Over
FAVOURITE TV SHOW: Farmer Wants a Wife
FAVOURITE MOVIE: Just Go With It
FAVOURITE SPORTING TEAM: Queensland Origin Rugby League team
SOMETHING PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT ME: I’m a magnet for jellyfish, bluebottles and other sea creatures of the tentacle variety
