British Bobsleigh Association
Gemma Metherll |
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 Test Data: Height: 166cm Weight: 70kg |
Date of Birth: 05/08/1981 Home Town: Somerset Resides: Somerset Event: 2 Man Woman Position in Sled: Driver Profession: Army Officer Games Attended: Current Ranking: Sponsorship: Honours: Funding Awards: |
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Troop Commander in the Royal Logistic Corp, 25-year-old Gemma Metherll was selected for the team in May 2006 where she took the position of driver.
Gemma said: “I train every day, 6 days a week by doing strength sessions, depending on whether it is the summer or winter season.
“I do get nervous before a big race, but I find that if I channel it, the adrenaline pushes you forward a lot more. The atmosphere around the track and within the team is exhilarating, hearing everyone shout encouragement and fellow team mates spurring you on is great.”
She added: “I have had a few crashes, none that particularly stand out, I get more frustrated by it, thinking what did I do wrong? I always look for the positive in things rather than the negative, so turning it round and learning from it rather than dwelling on it.
“The GB team has grown from 7 athletes last year to 30 competing this year, and we are amongst the strongest nations and producing great results, so things can only get better.”