Terry Gray

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  1. drmchsraj

    drmchsraj Regular Member

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    RESPECT!

    http://results.glasgow2014.com/athlete/badminton/1014768/t_gray.html :)

    From: Norfolk Island

    "Age: 50
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    ATHLETE BIOGRAPHY

    Start of sporting career
    She took up badminton in 1973 in Auckland, New Zealand. She returned to the sport in 2011 after a 28-year absence from playing. (Athlete, 23 Jul 2014, GNS, 19 Jul 2014)

    Reason for taking up this sport
    Her mother and siblings all played the sport. (Athlete, 23 Jul 2014)

    Most memorable sporting achievement
    Winning several New Zealand junior national titles. (Athlete, 23 Jul 2014)
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    General
    TRAINING CONDITIONS
    There is only one badminton court on Norfolk Island, which is an adapted wooden basketball surface that is also used as a dance floor. The players must mark out lines using masking tape, which is removed after training, and they cannot perform high serves due to the low ceiling of the building. There is no dedicated sports shop on the island so equipment has to be shipped in, which can take months to deliver. (GNS, 17 Jul 2014)"

    She has a match soon, hope she makes her long trip worth it and wins something! Go Terry! :)
     
  2. Fidget

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    Good luck to her. She won't win, but she deserves respect for showing up. :)
     

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