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Name: Kelly Jury

Dream: To be the best I can be, win QLD open womens ski title, Australian open womens ski title, open womens double ski and open womens taplin relay.

Age: 28

Status: Single and have a dog called Caesar

What do you do for work: Marketing Communications

What do you like to do outside of paddling? Hanging out with my friends, surfing, playing pool with Crumps and golf with Will.

What ski do you paddle and why do you like it?

Think UNO Ocean Ski - It is super light and goes so quick in the runners.

Quantum Kayak - I really like the way the boat runs its cut away sections allow for maximum power to be applied with every stroke.  

Dolphin Surf Ski - This is by far the most stable ski I have ever paddled they handle so well in the surf and are designed by two of surf life savings finest athletes in Zane Holmes and Kristyl Smith - so you can rest assured they know what they are talking about.

Career Highlights:

  • Winning 2009 Australian Women’s Taplin Relay
  • Five-time QLD Surf Life Saving State Title holder in 2009
  • Second in the 2009 Australian Women’s Double Ski
  • Winning back-to-back NSW Open Women’s ski titles
  • Competing in the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Series for three seasons;
  • Winning Australian Board race title
  • Multiple world championship medalist

What do you eat before a race: Mums Spag Bowl!

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What is your normal traning schedule: At the moment we are doing 10 sessions a week comprising of 5-6 paddling sessions (either on the Kayak or Ski), 3 weights, 1 running/boxing and 1 swimming session – which I just love doing!!!

What is your Strength: My size and power.

What do you need to improve on: I really need to improve my technique and transfer the power and strength I have in the gym on to the water.

 

 

 


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