Michelle VORSTER
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Cycling Mountain Bike
Cycling Mountain Bike
Birth Date: 12 Sep 1978Place of Birth: WINDHOEKCountry of birth: NAMAge: 39Gender:
Female
Height (cm): 167
Weight (Kg): 58
Michelle VORSTER - Schedule
| Start Time | Event | Status | ||
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Thu, 12 Apr
10:31
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Women's Cross-country |
Finished |
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Biographical Information
Highlights:
| Year | Location | Event | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | Women's Cross Country | 26 | 1 Lap Behind |
| Year | Location | Event | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Nove Mesto na Morave, CZE | Women's Cross Country | 49 | - |
| 2017 | Cairns, AUS | Women's Cross Country | 45 | 1 Lap Behind |
Languages spoken: English, Oshiwambo languages
Coach: PERSONAL: Deon CARSTENS (RSA) (Republikein.com.na, 23/11/2016)
Other sports: Triathlon (Namibiansun.com, 22/05/2017)
Reason: She moved to Namibia in 2013 and some friends in Windhoek invited Michelle to join them on a mountain bike ride. "It seemed like everyone was riding mountain bikes and I also wanted to try it out." (namibiansun.com, 22 May 2017)
Ambition: To receive a medal at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. (namibiansun.com, 22 May 2017)
Additional information:
FAMILY AND CAREER
Michelle has three children with husband Johan VORSTER, who is her mountain bike manager. (namibiansun.com, 22 May 2017; republikein.com.na, 23 Nov 2016)
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
"Generally my riding hours are between 12 and 16 hours a week, plus I go to the gym three times a week. Then there are technical training sessions during certain parts of the season and of course a strict eating plan which I need to follow." (nambibiansun.com, 27 Oct 2017)
Social Media:
Legend
: Gold
: Silver
: Bronze- : Gold Medal Event
: Bronze Medal Event
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