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Commonwealth Medal Brought Home From Melbourne
PE teacher Katie Crowley returned from the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne Australia recently with a Bronze Medal following a 78-75 win over Nigeria. Katie plays for the Sheffield Hatters and now has 40 England Caps having played in the European Championships and World Student Games.
The experience of living in the Athlete’s Village in Melbourne was one she will never forget having rubbed shoulders with the most famous sports men and women in the Commonwealth
She was especially pleased to receive so many emails from friends and pupils at Thrybergh Comprehensive and also from our primary schools in the Action Zone. Katie’s comments printed in the e daily telegraph summed up the feelings of the team, “After the disappointment of the defeat against New Zealand we regrouped and knew it was important to stay positive.
We are all very emotional right now, but we are ecstatic to be coming home with a medal. This is a fantastic result for the team and hopefully for women’s basketball in England, I can’t wait to show off my medal to our students at Thrybergh Comprehensive School”
Some Questions For Katie
What is the best bit about being a champion?
Getting to work with young people that are eager to succeed at their chosen sport.
What are the major influences in your life?
My family and friends especially my supportive parents
What motivates and inspires you?
I just want to be the best player that I can be, I know this is something I will never achieve because you can always improve but it keeps me working hard!!!
What was your best moment?
Winning a Commonwealth bronze medal
What is the achievement you are most proud of?
Playing in the England Team in the Commonwealth Games
What problems/difficulties have you faced and how have you overcome them?
Fitting everything in!! – Time management is the key, prioritizing has to be done and sometimes sacrifices have to be made
What is your favorite food?
Home made lasagne
What other interests do you have?
I enjoy listening to music, going out spending time with my friends and family.
What is your favorite football team?
Sheffield United
What is your Top Tip for young people?
Work hard – you don’t have to be the most talented to be the most successful!
Katie you are a Star and we are very proud of you well done.
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