MELINDA MCLEOD

Name. Melinda McLeod

Nick name. Princess

Age. 13

Currently living. Mackay, QLD

How did BMX find you. Driving past the track

Unknown fact. I hate flying

Years racing. 9

Current ranking, State. 1

Current ranking, National. 1

Local Club. Mackay Pioneer

Other states or countries you have raced in. ACT, S.A, W.A, NEW ZEALAND

Current race bike. Redline

Favourite BMX event. Australian championships

Favourite track. Melba, ACT

Riders or other sports people who have inspired you. Renee Junga, Sarah Walker

Favourite part of a track. Big jumps

What’s on your IPod Everything

Favourite food. Pasta

Favourite TV show. Home and away

Favourite movie. Stick it

Favourite web sites. www.sarahwalker96.com

Favourite sports or hobbies outside BMX racing. Dirt jumping, Rugby League, Touch Football

Scariest thing that ever happened to you. Hit a tree at the Bunnings trails

Worst crash on a bike. 2004 state titles Mackay

Best thing about racing BMX. Jumping and Winning

Career highlights. World no. 1, Two times Australian champion, racing Caroline Buchanan.

Long term Goals. Make Australian high proformance team, Race at the Olympics.
What keeps you motivated. The Olympics and jumping

Advice for young BMXer’s. Set goals and have fun

People to thank. Mum and dad, my brother Jordan, everyone at redline and bmx international, Jeff Mills, Frankie Winter, Steve McLean, Rob Faux and the whole Mackay club.