Melissa Wu
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Melissa Wu (diving) was given the honour of carrying Australia’s flag at the closing ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in recognition of her fifth Games appearance, a record for an Australian diver. In Birmingham, the queen of Australian diving won gold in the women’s 10m synchronised with Charli Petrov and was 6th in mixed 10m synchronised with Domonic Bedggood. Making her Commonwealth Games debut as a 13-year-old at the Melbourne 2006 Games, Melissa paired with Alexandra Croak to win silver in the 10m synchronised platform. The experience Wu gained in Melbourne was vital to helping her and partner Briony Cole win silver in the same event at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, in the process becoming the youngest Australian ever to win an Olympic medal in diving. Wu broke through at the Delhi 2010 Games, winning gold in the 10m synchronised with Alexandra Croak and silver in the individual 10m platform. She competed at the London 2012 Olympics, Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and Rio 2016 Olympics before returning to the podium with 10m platform gold at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Coming from a sporting family, Melissa’s younger brother Joshua is an Australian representative weightlifter and her cousin is two-time Commonwealth Games Rugby 7s medallist James Stannard.
Results History
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Additional Information
Languages Spoken:
No
Education Details:
Certificate IV in Fitness, currently studying Bachelor of Commerce (Macquarie University)
Club details:
Perfect 10 Diving Club / NSWIS
Why did you begin your sport?
I started diving because I was always drawn to it as a kid and loved seeing the divers training at Sydney Olympic Park. I watched the Sydney Olympics on tv as a child, which inspired me to start diving.
Do you have any pre-competition routines or rituals?
I try and avoid having too many routines or rituals, so that I can be adaptable and prepared for anything during competitions. When I'm competing I like to keep my mind busy though and switch off between dives by listening to music, doing sudoku puzzles or playing games on my phone.
What is your most memorable sporting achievement?
My most memorable sporting achievement was winning a silver medal at the Beijing Olympic Games. It was my first Olympics and Was such an exciting experience. Winning a medal for Australia made me feel so proud and was a dream come true.
Who is your hero / idol, and why? Have you ever met them?
Roger Federer because he's not only an exceptional athlete but also a great role model and I aspire to be the sort of athlete he is.
Who has been the most influential person or people in your career and why?
My family because they support me no matter what and are there for me through all the highs and lows of not just competition, but of each and every day.
Do you have any hobbies away from your sport?
Playing piano and skateboarding
What is your sporting ambition?
To win an Olympic gold medal.
