Bernadette WALLACE (AUS)
Australia
Age:
35 years
Languages:
Aussie
Federation:
PADDLE AUSTRALIA
Biography
Further Personal Information
NICKNAME
Berni, BT (Bernadette Therese)
PLACE OF RESIDENCE
Gold Coast
OCCUPATION
Artist
HIGHER EDUCATION
Half a degree of Bachelor of Digital Media, majoring in Graphic
Design
WHEN/WHERE DID YOU START CANOEING/ KAYAKING?
Currumbin Creek, when I was 13
REASON FOR TAKING UP THE SPORT
My brother did it and he got to travel the world. I tried it and found
something I was good at. I loved being on the water, training with my friends
and the challenge.
HOBBIES
Drawing, learning to play the uke, surfing, music
CLUB
Currumbin Creek Paddlers Club
NAME OF COACH
David Foureur (National), Anna Wood (home)
NATIONALITY OF YOUR COACH
Australian
SINCE WHEN HAVE YOU BEEN COACHED BY HIM/ HER?
2015
TRAINING REGIME
We train early to miss the Australian heat on the Gold Coast canals, well
known for it's population of bull sharks. That's why we learn to stay in our
boats and paddle fast.
Paddle, gym, bike, stairs, surf ski, surfing...I avoid running when possible. All of these activities are in the mix.
Paddle, gym, bike, stairs, surf ski, surfing...I avoid running when possible. All of these activities are in the mix.
SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT YEAR
2009
SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT COUNTRY
Canada
SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT COMPETITION
ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT LOCATION
Halifax
MEMORABLE SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT
Winning K2 500 at National Titles in 2010 with Naomi Flood. It was our
first K2 race together and we won against the odds. I remember my brother Ken,
yelling at us and we came from behind for the win. It was all very exciting
winning an Olympic distance and it got us both onto the Australian Team (Floods
first AUS kayak team).
Winning a bronze medal on the mixed double ski at Australian Championships with my brother Ken.
Winning a bronze medal on the mixed double ski at Australian Championships with my brother Ken.
PREFERRED POSITION / STANCE / STYLE / TECHNIQUE
K4 back seat. I like Tim Brabants technique, I feel I can relate to the
long limbs.
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN CAREER
Ken Wallace, my brother
TRAINING PARTNER(S)
Naomi Flood, Alana Nicholls, Jo Brigden Jones, Alyce Burnett, Alyssa
Bull
HERO/IDOL
Ken Wallace
SUPERSTITIONS/ RITUALS/ BELIEFS
I always have my drink bottle in my boat for training and racing
SPORTING PHILOSOPHY/ MOTTO
You have to want the bad bits if you want the good bits
FAVOURITE PADDLING COURSE
Duisburg
FAVOURITE FOOD
Tiramisu
FAVOURITE MUSIC
Triple J
AMBITIONS
To be an Olympian who draws pictures, sells them for millions and owns an
endless pack of Tim Tams.
Paddle fast and make some history for the Aussie Womens Kayak Team.
Finish my Griffith University degree, Bachelor of Digital Media, majoring in Graphic Design.
Paddle fast and make some history for the Aussie Womens Kayak Team.
Finish my Griffith University degree, Bachelor of Digital Media, majoring in Graphic Design.
OTHER INFORMATION
My art is under the hashtag #creativerave on Instagram.
PREFERRED DISTANCE
500 but I race all
POSITION IN BOAT FOR TEAM BOATS
K4 seat 4
SPORTING RELATIVES
Ken Wallace
OTHER SPORTS
Surf Life Saving
