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Layne Beachley
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| Seven Time World Surfing Champion and all round athlete, Layne gave up a promising tennis career (at around 12!) to begin carving her legend in the surf. Advisor to Sam Stosur ahead of her run to the 2009 French Open semi-finals, Layne has no fear and an incredible will to win… (and as a Tennis Valley member, she knows the courts!). web: www.laynebeachley.com |
| playing partner: Claudia Furdi, Abbotsford |
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Corey Brown
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| Arguably the best jockey in Sydney (if not Australia) right now, racing has not always been kind to Corey. Suspensions, involvement at just 16 in a fatal riding accident and a heartbreaking last stride defeat in the 2008 Melbourne Cup on Bauer were all setbacks that might have crushed other jockeys. But Corey struck back magnificently in this year’s Melbourne Cup, winning the nation’s biggest race on Shocking along with the Victoria Derby and Emirate Stakes in an amazing 2 week period. Don’t know if he can play, but he sure knows how to win! |
| playing partner: Owen Thomas, Annangrove |
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Kerri Pottharst
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| A long-time ambassador for Diabetes Australia-NSW, Kerri is best remembered as a Gold Medal Winner at Bondi with partner Natalie Cook in the 2000 Olympic Games beach volleyball event. Be warned… dodgy knees notwithstanding, she lists tennis as among her favourite pastimes. web: www.kerripottharst.com |
| playing partner: Jamie Warner, North Sydney |
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Guy Leech
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| Long recognised as Australia’s most successful ever Ironman, Guy was once dubbed “The Fittest Athlete in the World”. Not much has changed since he stopped competing professionally. Guy is passionate about spreading the message of how important it is to lead a healthy lifestyle. Winner of a World Ironman Championship AND Celebrity Survivor, Guy can also hit a tennis ball. web: www.guyleech.com |
| playing partner: Kim Rowland, Northbridge |
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Liz Ellis AM
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| A long time supporter of Diabetes Australia-NSW, Liz’s sporting achievements are legendary. Australian Captain and the most capped Aussie netball player of all time with 117 Test Matches, Liz was inducted into the NSW Institute of Sport Hall of Fame in 2008 and made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2009. In her spare time, Liz became a solicitor appointed to the Supreme Court of New South Wales. web: www.lizellis.com.au |
| playing partner: James Rowland, Northbridge |
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Nici Andronicus
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| Represented Australia in Modern Pentathlon and Triathlon for over a decade achieving international success with a World No.2 Triathlon ranking in 1997. Another long-time supporter of Diabetes Australia-NSW, Nici looks as fit now as she did when competing… despite being a mother of 5! |
| playing partner: Kit Meyers, West Pennant Hills |
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David Peachey
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| An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin rep. fullback, ‘Peach’ played the majority of his sparkling NRL football for the Sharks before finishing his career with the Rabbitohs. A legend both on and off the field who’s renowned for his fantastic work with indigenous kids, David swears he’s never picked up a tennis racquet in his life. But given his amazing natural talent, don’t bet that he can’t play. web: www.davidpeachey.org |
| playing partner: Mitch Arrow, Terrigal |
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Allan ‘Robbo’ Robinson
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| This larrikin jockey, often seen being a pest on The Footy Show, is a bush racing legend. Despite regularly finding himself in trouble with officials, he’s ridden more winners in a season than any other jockey in Australian racing history - 223 plus a dead heat for 1st in the 2005-’06 season. Apart from wanting to support the cause, Robbo’s super keen to take on one of his own sporting idols - Ironman Guy Leech – on the Tennis Valley courts. |
| playing partner: Tegan Collier, Nowra |
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Stephanie Brantz
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| The female face of sport at the Nine Network, Stephanie represented her native QLD in three sports – netball, basketball and swimming, before launching a 15-year modelling career. Her first TV gig was with SBS presenting the 2006 World Cup coverage to all Australia. Knows her sport… watch out for this one! |
| playing partner: Angelo Rozos, Sydney |
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Trevor Chappell
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| Former Australian cricketer and youngest of the famous cricketing family comprising grandfather Victor Richardson and both brothers who captained Australia, Ian and Greg. Played 3 tests and 20 One Day Internationals, including that infamous match in 1981 in which his brother Greg as Captain, ordered him to bowl underarm to prevent New Zealander Brian McKechnie from potentially hitting a six to tie the game. Has coached both the Sri Lankan and Bangladesh national teams. Brother Ian plays tennis regularly, so it’s likely Trevor hits a decent ball too. |
| playing partner: Brooke Taylor, Baulkham Hills |
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Angie Akers
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| Born in Indianna, Angie is a professional American beach volleyball player on the AVP (American Volleyball Professional) Tour and FIVB (Federation Internationale de Volleyball) World tour. She and her partner Tyra Turner are currently ranked 5th in the world and are strong contenders to represent the USA at the 2012 London Olympics. In 2005, Angie partnered our own Golden Girl Kerri Pottharst to win an Australian national title event on Manly Beach. She is 6 feet tall (1.83 m). web: www.angieakers.com |
| playing partner: Max Dagenais, Manly |
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Don Spencer, OAM
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| Don has composed songs with the legendary Roger Whittaker, toured the UK for several years with the Rolling Stones, The Hollies and The Four Seasons (among others) and is the only person ever to have hosted famous Children's TV program Playschool in both England and Australia. Don's daughter Danielle is a talented musician in her own right and is about to launch a new album. (She is also married to 'The Gladiator', Russell Crowe.) Don is a keen and regular tennis player... (watch for the smart money on him!). web: www.acmf.com.au |
| playing partner: Maruschka Loupis, Como |
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Tyra Turner
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| Tyra is Angie Akers' AVP and World Tour beach volleyball partner. A University of Central Florida Hall of Famer, in 2007 she played in 11 AVP semi-finals including four title matches. She and Angie are currently ranked 5th in the world and are strong contenders to represent the USA at the 2012 London Olympics. Tyra boasts stats. such as "6th in kill percentage" and "10th in aces" on the pro tour. (At 6' 1" or 1.85m tall, the tennis net's gonna look awfully low to her.) web: www.avp.com |
| playing partner: Stephane Fontes, Manly |
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Lindy Olsen
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| A 3-Time Miss World Natural Figure champion, Lindy is also a certified personal trainer, fitness coach and winner of no less than 9 National and International figure shaping titles. Since losing 25kg almost seven years ago, Lindy has transformed not only her body, but her life and is a role model for men and women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Lindy's personal experience, together with her supportive approach, has helped many people embrace what living and loving life to the full is all about. web: www.lindyolsen.com |
| playing partner: Tony Lewis, Ultimo |
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Jason Taylor
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| Possessing one of the best kicking games ever, ‘J.T.’ was a clever rugby league half-back with a deadly accurate, around-the-corner goal-kicking style. Winner of the Rothmans Medal as best and fairest player in the Sydney competition in 1996, J.T. retired in 2001 as the greatest point scorer in the Game’s history. (His record was subsequently broken by the mercurial Andrew Johns.) Jason is currently an assistant coach at the Roosters and is supporting the NRL bid by the Central Coast Bears. |
| playing partner: Nathan Lowe, Gladesville |
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Mark Bosnich
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| Australia's best ever goalkeeper, representing Australia 17 times and playing for English Premier League clubs Aston Villa, Manchester United and Chelsea. In Australia, played for the Central Coast Mariners and Sydney Olympic and currently commentates for Fox Sports. |
playing partner: Tony Vaccher, Northbridge
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Simon Hill
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| A dedicated Manchester City fan, Simon is the main commentator for Fox Sports for the A-League as well as hosting a weekly show called Total Football. Has covered European Football Championships, the African Cup of Nations, an AFC Asian Cup, the Olympic Games in Athens and of course the 2006 FIFA World Cup. (Is also married to fellow Celebrity Tennis Player, Stephanie Brantz.) |
playing partner: Tony Vaccher, Northbridge
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