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|| RIDER BIOS: Sharlene McGilvray
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Sharlene McGilvray
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Permanent No:
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18 - till I die
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| Gender:
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Female
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Nickname:
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Sharls
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| Date of birth:
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24.08.1959
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Country:
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South Africa
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| Residence:
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Howick, South Africa
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Place of birth:
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Durban
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| Height (m / ft in):
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5ft 2 in
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Weight (kg / lbs):
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58 kg
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| Profession:
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DTP - Production Dept
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Marital status:
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Divorced
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| Hobbies:
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Music, Sailing
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Major injuries:
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Broken hand, Concussion
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| Languages for interviews:
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English
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Started BMX:
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1998
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| Professional since:
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Oh I wish!
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Personal coach:
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Whoever is willing to change my bad habits!
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| Team:
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Team Jeep Apparel South Africa
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Other cycling activities:
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MTB
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| Sponsors:
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Intense BMX, Fly, Rudy Project; WRM, Leatt Brace, Linden Cycles, DC Shoes
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| Event
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Year/Venue
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Category
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Place
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| World Championships:
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2009 Australia 2008 China 2007 Canada 2006 Brazil 2005 Paris
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45 and over Cruiser Women 25 and over Cruiser Women 45 and over Cruiser Women 19 and over Cruiser Women 19 and over Cruiser Women with the Elites
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2nd
2nd 4th Quarter Finals
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| World Cup Participation:
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| World Cup - Best Achievements:
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| Continental/National Championships or series
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2006, 2007 and 2009 KZN colours 2006 and 2007 SA colours 2006, 2007 and 2009
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45 and over cruiser (against men)
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SA2
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| Favorite Food:
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Thai
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| Favorite Movie:
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Rocky Horror Picture Show
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| Favorite Track:
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Don't really have one
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| Favorite TV show:
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Prison Break
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| Favorite Song:
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Stairway to Heaven, Led Zeppelin
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| Inspiration:
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My mom - she's AMAZING!
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| Goal in BMX:
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World 1 at the 2010 World BMX Champs in PMB in the 45 + Cruiser Women's class
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