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Accomplishments:  Pro Triathlete competing on world tour: 3rd Xterra Maui, 5th Xterra Italy, 5th Xterra South Africa, 4th Escape from Alcatraz, 4th in USAT World Championships; actress in Beyond the Break, Identity, Surfer Dude; and model.

Other Interests: SAG, AFTRA, Surfrider Foundation, Heal the Bay, Challenged Athletes Foundation

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Competitive Highlights:

• Placed in the top three at the Oregon state championships all four years of high school.
• Was the first female pole vaulter at Texas A&M.
• Two time Big 12 Conference champion.
• Three time NCAA Championship qualifier.
• Still holds the Texas A&M school record at 4.06m (13’3.75”) and holds the top ten marks ever achieved in the pole vault at Texas A&M
• Personal Best 14′6″ 
• Placed 4th at 2005 USA Indoor Championships.
• 2007  5th place finish at the USA Indoor Championships.   
• Finished 2007 ranked #47 in the world.
• Team USA - Beijing Olympics - 2008 - Seasonal Best 4.55m (14′11″).
  3rd at 2008 US Olympic Trials

Competitive Highlights: 2007 National Female Bodyboard Champion, 2007 Waveloch FlowTour International Champion

Sport: Whitewater Kayaking
Home: Oregon
Nickname: C, Chris
Birthdate: 09/17/1986
School: Central Oregon Community College
Fave Band/Singer: Jurassic 5
Fave Food: Thai, Japanese, Indian
Fave Movies: Kill Bill, Signs, Galaxy Quest, Wehyakin, Seven Rivers Expedition
Who Would Play Me in a Movie: Sandra Bullock
Other Interests: Climbing, skiing, backpacking, mountain biking, painting.
Fave Quote: “It was very dark. Yes it was.” -Signs
Motto: I came to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and it looks like I’m
all out of bubblegum
Competitive Goal: To make the US Freestyle Kayaking Team and place at
Kayaking Worlds

Favorite Athletes: Dominique Moceanu, Jackie Chan, Michael Schumacher
Favorite Pro Team: Fox Racing
Favorite Sports Drink: Monster Energy
Favorite Workout Music: Rock & Roll
Favorite Place to Shop: I like to shop at bike shops and art supply stores.
Hobbies and Interests: I love to paint, go trail running, rock climbing, jumping on my trampoline, exploring (anything outdoors), photoshop, animals.

Superstition: Life is full of magic.
Dream Job: Being a photographer for national geographic.
Favorite Books/TV Shows: My favorite book is Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. I don’t watch a lot of tv but when I do I watch animal planet, the history channel, or HGTV, I also like the tv series Heroes.
Pet Peeves: People who pretend to be someone they are not.

Accomplishments: 2007 USAC 60 Mile MTB Marathon 1st Jr. Expert, 2007 MTB Nationals 7th, 2007 Collegiate MTB Nationals 12th, 2007 USAC Fat Tire Festival 1st Short Track and 2nd Cross Country.

Other Sports/Accomplishments: Ran cross country and track in high school for three years. Varsity district champion for pole vaulting and currently pole vaulting and running track in college. A gymnast for 9 years
and a black belt in martial arts.

Why I’m Pretty Tough: I grew up in a family with four brothers and three sisters!  Also growing up in gymnastics taught me a lot things about being ‘tough’ that made me who I am today.

Comments: I want to help spread the image and message of ‘girl power’ especially in the world of sports. My dad and brothers have always encouraged me to be bold and not to limit myself because of my gender. I also have two little sisters who I have passed down my passion and inspiration.

Home: La Puente, California

Highlights: Racing since 2000, Michelle has been a Pro Downhill Racer for 7 years, and is the #1 Pro Woman’s D.H. Rider in California. Riding with the Steven K Sports race team, she is kicking butt racing Pro Super D.

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Other Sports/Accomplishments: I love to do all kinds of sports to keep active and stay in shape. It’s a lot easier to exercise when you’re having fun. Other than motocross I usually play soccer, tennis, and snowboard.

Favorite Athletes: Travis Pastrana, Ricky Charmichael, and Jessica Paterson. They explain dedication.
Favorite College Team: University of Washington
Favorite Pro Team: Monster Energy Pro Circuit
Favorite Sports Drink: H2O*, sometimes Gatorade
Favorite Workout Music: Everything. Good rap songs with good beats!
Favorite Place to Shop: Bike stores, Pac Sun, Zumies, American Eagle, Doller Store in Washington, Big lots, and Walmart. Just about anywhere.
Hobbies and Interests: Motocross, soccer, WMA, eating, www.bumpatchfactory.com.
Superstition: Heads up pennies. If they are upside down I flip them over, then pick them up.
Best Moment: Winning a race from the back of the pack, and being completely shocked finding out I won, when I had no idea.
Dream Job: Pro Motocross racer
Favorite Books/TV Shows: Sponge Bob
Pet Peeves: Not many

Competitive Highlights: Champion, 2007 AMA Amateur Glen Helen Nationals; Champion, 2007 AMA Freestone County Amateur Nationals; Champion, 2007 AMA District 27 Standings, Women’s Sportsman Class; Champion, 2005 P.R.O Northwest National MX Series.

Why I’m Pretty Tough: I’ve been discouraged, put down, fallen down, pushed away with my dream of racing as a professional. Well it’s a fact, I’m here and I am still working harder than ever to be the best that I can be.