Career
She performed in rhythmic gymnastics. In 1983 she was ranked #2 in the Commonwealth. On her retirement from competitive gymnastics she went on to coach one of the top clubs in the country and had many national champions and national representatives from her club, Xtreme Rhythmix.
Tanya travelled extensively for New Zealand either as a coach or judge for various national teams.
They met at the 1984 Olympic Games. They first resided in Auckland, where they moved soon after their wedding.
They currently reside in Las Vegas, Nevada after leaving New Zealand in June 2004.