Background
She was born in Young, New South Wales and grew up in Ballina, New South Wales.
She was born in Young, New South Wales and grew up in Ballina, New South Wales.
She represented Australia 27 times in international competitions and set 32 world records or world bests. She retired in 2001.
Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Athlete of the Year in 1986/87, 1987/1988, 1989 and in 2005 was inducted into the AIS "Best of the Best". Member of the Order of Australia (Department of Administration and Management) in 1992
Australian Sports Medal in 2000
Centenary Medal in 2001
Athletics Australia Hall of Fame in 2013.