Given name: Victoria
Gamily name: Brown
Date of birth: 27.07.85
City of birth: Melbourne
Height: 183cm
Weight: 80kg
Marital status: single
Home town and State: Melbourne, Victoria
Club/team: Lauriston
National League team: Victorian Tigers
Course: Property and construction
Institution: Melbourne University
Occupation: Student
Age when began competing in your sport: 16
Where did you begin competing: Kawana National U/17 championships
Cap number: 1
Playing position: Goalkeeper
Handedness: Right
Major achievements:
3rd, FINA Junior World Championships, Perth, Australia 2005
3rd, FINA World League Super Finals, Kirishi, Russia, 2005
2nd, FINA World League Super Finals, Montreal, Canada, 2007
3rd, FINA World League Super Finals, Tenerife, Spain, 2008
Nickname: VB, Veebs
Hobbies: Music Anything that I have time for!
Most amusing sporting episode: Hayley Morrison -- running pool entry. Ali Gronow -- beached whale.
Any major injuries that have affected your competition: Hip - 2004
Any superstitions or rituals before competition: No
Most memorable sporting achievement: Bronze, Junior World Champs 2005
Any other sport played at an international level: No
Any relatives/spouses who have competed internationally: Yes
If so, who and what sports: Dad, fencing Commonwealth bronze medallist, Australian team. Mum, fencing British team
Any relatives/spouses who are famous internationally: No
What made you choose this sport: It is hard, fun, rewarding, requires persistence and it's a challenge! Who is the most influential person in your sporting career and why: There have been many, and for various reasons. Jamie Smyth, Jeanette Gunn, Denis Pocsik, Lyn Morrison, Greig Richardson, Greg McFadden and me --because youÕve got to have the aspirations before you can be influenced.
Which person do you most look up to in your sporting career and why: Jo Fox --for her achievements and decisions throughout her career. Lance Armstrong --determination.
What are your ambitions both during and after your sporting career: Win Olympic Gold and be involved in a career that I enjoy!
No of internationals played: 59

Updated: 22.09. 2008