Courtney Hancock...

A young woman from　country NSW with the ambition and natural ability to be the No. 1 Ironwoman in the World.

At just 20 years of age Courtney has what it takes - dedication,　discipline, enthusiasm and a contagious smile and personality that belies a strength of character and will to win that make her very　special.

Already regarded as one of the top Ironwoman in the Country　she is also　ranked the　NO.1　surf swimmer in the World after winning the Australian and World Championships in 2009.

Courtney is a true shining light and future star in the sport of Surf Life Saving.

"There is no substitute for talent"

BORN: Courtney Emma Hancock

FAMILY:

Second oldest of 4 sisters all of whom are actively involved in the surf life saving movement at a patrol and competition level.  Younger sisters Bonnie and India currently compete with Courtney for the Northcliffe SLSC.　

SURF LIFE SAVING:

Joined Nippers at age 5 with Sawtell SLSC in NSW and represented Sawtell in junior and age competition until May 2007 when Courtney moved to Northcliffe as an open competitor. 　　　　　　　

Highlights of her junior and age competition results include: represented NSW on 5 occasions as an U/13,14,16,17 and 19 at Australian Interstate Championships

1st - U/16 and U/17 Ironwoman titles (2nd under 19at the Australian Championships

1st - U/19 Board Rescue title at the Australian Championships

2008 – 2009 CURRENT ACHIEVEMENTS:

• World Titles 2008 – 1st Swim / Board Rescue / Taplin Relay
• Coolangatta Gold 2008 – 2nd
• ranked no.1 qualifier at the 2008 Kellogg's Nutri Grain Trials
• finished fourth overall in the 2008/2009 Kellogg's Nutri Grain Series
• 1sT Ironwoman title at the 2008/2009 Ocean Assault Series
• 1st Ironwoman and Board titles at the 2009 Queensland Championships
• 1st Australian Championships 2009 - Swim / 2nd Board Rescue / 2nd Swim Team
• Surf Life Saving Australia National High Performance Gold Squad
• Australian Team - 2009 International Surf Rescue Championships in South Africa

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