Bronwyn Thompson |
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| Place of Birth: |
Rockhampton, QLD |
| Resides at: |
QLD, Australia |
| Height: |
177cm |
| Weight: |
68kg |
| Education: |
Bach. Physiotherapy - Uni. of QLD |
| Occupation: |
Physiotherapist/Athlete |
| Scholarship: |
Queensland Academy of Sport |
| Club: |
Southern Suburbs AC |
| Coach: |
Gary Bourne |
| Sport: |
Athletics: Long Jump |
| Nickname: |
Bron |
| Early years: |
Bronwyn started athletics aged 10 and was a member of the under-17 Australian All Star Six volleyball team.
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| Training gear: |
When competing, Bronwyn always wears something old, something borrowed, something new and something blue. |
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| Other interests: |
Dining out, and spending time with friends, family and her Rottweiler 'Buffy', named after TV's vampire slayer. |
Career Highlights
| 2000 |
- Olympic Games: Long Jump - qualifying round
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| 2001 |
- Goodwill Games: Long Jump - 2nd
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| 2002 |
- C'wealth Games: Long Jump - 6th
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| 2003 |
- World Champs: Long Jump - 7th
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| 2004 |
- Olympic Games: Long Jump - 4th
- World Indoors: Long Jump - qualifying round
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Records
- Sets new Australian record for the Long Jump in 2001
- Sets new C'wealth, Oceania and Australian record for the Long Jump in 2002. Bronwyn's record breaking jump in 2002 was the 2nd longest in the world for over 18 months