Given name: Taniele
Family name: Gofers
Date of birth: 12.06.85
City of birth: Sydney
Height: 183cm
Weight: 80kg
Marital status: Single
Home town and State: Sydney, NSW
Club/team: Sydney University
National League team: Sydney University Lions
Higher education: Sydney University
Course: Arts (Media and Communications)
Institution: Sydney University
Occupation: Student
Age when began competing in your sport: 12
Where did you begin competing: Ryde
Cap number: 7
Playing position: Centre Forward/ Utility
Handedness: Right
Major achievements:
3rd, FINA Junior Women's World Championships, Perth, 2005
6th, FINA World Championships, Montreal, Canada, 2005
3rd, FINA World League Super Finals, Kirishi, Russia, 2005
1st, FINA World Cup, Tianjin, China, 2006
2nd, FINA World Championships, Melbourne, Australia, 2007
3rd, FINA World League Super Finals, Tenerife, Spain, 2008
3rd, Olympic Games, Beijing, China, 2008
Most amusing sporting episode: Every day at NSWIS
Any major injuries that have affected your competition: Shoulder
Any superstitions or rituals before competition: No
Most memorable sporting achievement: 14&Under National Championships, Mullimbimby
Any other sport played at an international level: No
Any relatives/spouses who have competed internationally: No
Any relatives/spouses who are famous internationally: No
What made you choose this sport: My sister played.
Which person do you most look up to in your sporting career and why: Nathan Thomas, unbelievable player.
What are your ambitions both during and after your sporting career: Olympic gold medal
No of internationals played: 72

Updated 22.09.08