Jessica Gallagher
Sport / Discipline
Cycling - Track
Birth Place
Geelong
Birth state
VIC
Date of Birth
14/03/1986
Age
35
Gold Coast, 2018
Results History
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Additional Information
Languages Spoken:
English
Are you a citizen of a country other than Australia? If yes, please provide details?
No
Education Details:
B Applied Science (rMIT) Master of Osteopathy (RMIT)
Club details:
Northcote Cycling Club
Why did you begin your sport?
I wanted to make win medals at both Winter and Summer paralympics. I won medals at the winter games and was competing in para athletics, but switched to cycling because they dropped long jump from the paralympic program.
What is your most memorable sporting achievement?
Winning my first Paralympic Medal at winter Paras in Vancouver 2010
Who is your hero / idol, and why? Have you ever met them?
My Mum, excellent role model. A single mother, single income and gave my brother and I every opportunity.
Who has been the most influential person or people in your career and why?
My Mother.
Do you have any hobbies away from your sport?
Spend time with family and friends. Go for Coffee with friends.
What is your sporting ambition?
Win Gold on the Gold Coast.