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'''Elizabeth '''"'''Lizzy'''"''' Patrick''' (born 2 March 1985) is an Australian [[Coxswain (rowing)|rowing coxswain]]. She competed at the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in the women's eight where her team finished sixth overall.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = Elizabeth Patrick Bio, Stats, and Results|url = https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/pa/elizabeth-patrick-1.html|website = Olympics at Sports-Reference.com|accessdate = 3 October 2015}}</ref> She was selected to represent [[Australia at the 2012 Summer Olympics|Australia]] at the [[2012 Summer Olympics]] in rowing in the women's eight, where Australia again finished in sixth.<ref name=":0" /> |
'''Elizabeth '''"'''Lizzy'''"''' Patrick''' (born 2 March 1985) is an Australian [[Coxswain (rowing)|rowing coxswain]], a national champion, world champion and a dual Olympian. From 2005 to 2014 she was the prominent coxswain in Australian women's rowing. |
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She competed at the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in the women's eight where her team finished sixth overall.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = Elizabeth Patrick Bio, Stats, and Results|url = https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/pa/elizabeth-patrick-1.html|website = Olympics at Sports-Reference.com|accessdate = 3 October 2015}}</ref> |
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She was selected to represent [[Australia at the 2012 Summer Olympics|Australia]] at the [[2012 Summer Olympics]] in rowing in the women's eight, where Australia again finished in sixth.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Personal== |
==Personal== |
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Born in Melbourne, Australia<ref name=aoc>{{cite web|url=http://london2012.olympics.com.au/athlete/elizabeth-patrick |title=London 2012 – Elizabeth Patrick |publisher=Australian Olympic Committee |location=Australia |date=3 February 1985 |accessdate=9 July 2012}}</ref> Patrick attended Canterbury Primary School and |
Born in Melbourne, Australia<ref name=aoc>{{cite web|url=http://london2012.olympics.com.au/athlete/elizabeth-patrick |title=London 2012 – Elizabeth Patrick |publisher=Australian Olympic Committee |location=Australia |date=3 February 1985 |accessdate=9 July 2012}}</ref> Patrick attended Canterbury Primary School and [[Methodist Ladies' College, Melbourne]]. From 2003 to 2006 she took a degree in Exercise and Sport Science at [[Deakin University]].<ref name=aoc/> Patrick is {{convert|155|cm}} tall and weighs {{convert|50|kg}} and is married to rower/coach Peter Kupcis.<ref name=aoc/> |
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==Club and state rowing== |
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Patrick took up coxing at school at [[Methodist Ladies' College, Melbourne]]. Her senior club rowingw as from the Melbourne University Boat Club. |
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==International representative rowing== |
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Patrick is a [[coxswain]].<ref name=insidegames1/> As the cox, her team finished first in the women's eight at the 2005 World Championships.<ref name=aoc/> She competed in the World Rowing Championships in 2006 in the women's eight, with her team making the finals after beating Germany in the first heat.<ref name=2006stuff>{{cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/sport/seven-australian-crews-advance-to-finals/2006/08/22/1156012542372.html |title=Seven Australian crews advance to finals — Sport |publisher=theage.com.au |date=22 August 2006 |accessdate=10 July 2012}}</ref> Her team went on to finish third.<ref name=aoc/> |
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| ⚫ | She competed at the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in the [[Rowing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's eight|women's eight]] where her crew finished eighth overall.<ref name=2008sosda>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/rowing/womens-eight-fail-to-fire-in-final/2008/08/17/1218911445032.html |title=Rowing — Sports — Olympics |publisher=smh.com.au |date=17 August 2008 |accessdate=10 July 2012}}</ref><ref name=mo2008stuf>{{cite web|url=http://mathaba.net/news/?x=589995 |title=Canberrans celebrate Olympic torch relay |publisher=Mathaba.net |date=24 April 2008 |accessdate=10 July 2012 }}{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name=tocrhything>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/marj-gillian-hicks-torchbearers/story-e6frea83-1111115432805 |title=Marj and Gillian Hicks to carry Olympic torch |publisher=adelaidenow |date=29 January 2008 |accessdate=10 July 2012}}</ref> In the lead up to the Beijing Games, she carried the Olympic torch as it passed through Australia.<ref name=mo2008stuf/><ref name=tocrhything/> |
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Patrick finished 5th in the eight event at the 2012 World Cup 3 in Munich, Germany and 4th in the same event at the 2012 World Cup 2 in Lucerne, Switzerland.<ref name=aoc/><ref name=swimming>{{cite web|last=Broadstock |first=Amelia |url=http://mitcham-and-hills-messenger.whereilive.com.au/news/story/blackwood-rower-books-spot-in-games/ |title=Blackwood rower books spot in Games — Local News — News — Mitcham & Hills Messenger |publisher=Mitcham-and-hills-messenger.whereilive.com.au |date=25 June 2012 |accessdate=10 July 2012}}</ref> As a member of the eights crew over a 2000 metres course, she helped set a time of 6 minutes 12.36 seconds which qualified her and the rest of the team for the Olympics.<ref name=swimming/> |
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==Rowing== |
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She was selected to represent [[Australia at the 2012 Summer Olympics|Australia]] at the [[2012 Summer Olympics]] in rowing in the eights.<ref name=insidegames1>{{cite web|url=http://www.insidethegames.biz/sports/summer/rowing/17438-australia-name-46-strong-rowing-squad-hoping-to-claim-qavalanche-of-medalsq-at-london-2012 |title=Australia name 46-strong rowing squad hoping to claim "avalanche of medals" at London 2012 | Rowing |publisher=insidethegames.biz |date=26 June 2012 |accessdate=10 July 2012}}</ref><ref name=aocrowinglist>{{cite web|url=http://london2012.olympics.com.au/athlete-search?sport=AF749A10-5056-B04A-53459B1794284338 |title=London 2012 – Athlete Search |publisher=Australian Olympic Committee |location=Australia |date= |accessdate=9 July 2012}}</ref><ref name=abc1>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-22/olympic-rowing-team-named/4086676 |title=Olympic rowing team named — ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |publisher=Abc.net.au |date=22 June 2012 |accessdate=10 July 2012}}</ref> Rowers in the eight boat have nicknamed their team the "[[Motley Crew]]".<ref name=insidegames1/> She will be the coxswain for the boat.<ref name=insidegames1/> Prior to going to London, she participated in a training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport European Training Centre in Varese, Italy.<ref name=siyounger>{{cite web|url=http://www.themercury.com.au/article/2012/06/23/339511_sport-news.html |title=Proud day for Tassie rowing Sport — The Mercury — The Voice of Tasmania |publisher=The Mercury |date=23 June 2012 |accessdate=10 July 2012}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 02:53, 15 May 2018
| Personal information | |
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| Nickname | Lizzy |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 2 March 1985 Melbourne, Australia |
| Height | 155 cm (61 in) (2012) |
| Weight | 50 kg (110 lb) (2012) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Rowing |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 2008 |
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Patrick (born 2 March 1985) is an Australian rowing coxswain, a national champion, world champion and a dual Olympian. From 2005 to 2014 she was the prominent coxswain in Australian women's rowing.
She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the women's eight where her team finished sixth overall.[1]
She was selected to represent Australia at the 2012 Summer Olympics in rowing in the women's eight, where Australia again finished in sixth.[1]
Personal
Born in Melbourne, Australia[2] Patrick attended Canterbury Primary School and Methodist Ladies' College, Melbourne. From 2003 to 2006 she took a degree in Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University.[2] Patrick is 155 centimetres (61 in) tall and weighs 50 kilograms (110 lb) and is married to rower/coach Peter Kupcis.[2]
Club and state rowing
Patrick took up coxing at school at Methodist Ladies' College, Melbourne. Her senior club rowingw as from the Melbourne University Boat Club.
International representative rowing
Patrick is a coxswain.[3] As the cox, her team finished first in the women's eight at the 2005 World Championships.[2] She competed in the World Rowing Championships in 2006 in the women's eight, with her team making the finals after beating Germany in the first heat.[4] Her team went on to finish third.[2]
She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the women's eight where her crew finished eighth overall.[5][6][7] In the lead up to the Beijing Games, she carried the Olympic torch as it passed through Australia.[6][7]
Patrick finished 5th in the eight event at the 2012 World Cup 3 in Munich, Germany and 4th in the same event at the 2012 World Cup 2 in Lucerne, Switzerland.[2][8] As a member of the eights crew over a 2000 metres course, she helped set a time of 6 minutes 12.36 seconds which qualified her and the rest of the team for the Olympics.[8]
She was selected to represent Australia at the 2012 Summer Olympics in rowing in the eights.[3][9][10] Rowers in the eight boat have nicknamed their team the "Motley Crew".[3] She will be the coxswain for the boat.[3] Prior to going to London, she participated in a training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport European Training Centre in Varese, Italy.[11]
References
Wikinews has related news:
- ^ a b "Elizabeth Patrick Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f "London 2012 – Elizabeth Patrick". Australia: Australian Olympic Committee. 3 February 1985. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Australia name 46-strong rowing squad hoping to claim "avalanche of medals" at London 2012 | Rowing". insidethegames.biz. 26 June 2012. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
- ^ "Seven Australian crews advance to finals — Sport". theage.com.au. 22 August 2006. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
- ^ "Rowing — Sports — Olympics". smh.com.au. 17 August 2008. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Canberrans celebrate Olympic torch relay". Mathaba.net. 24 April 2008. Retrieved 10 July 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Marj and Gillian Hicks to carry Olympic torch". adelaidenow. 29 January 2008. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
- ^ a b Broadstock, Amelia (25 June 2012). "Blackwood rower books spot in Games — Local News — News — Mitcham & Hills Messenger". Mitcham-and-hills-messenger.whereilive.com.au. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
- ^ "London 2012 – Athlete Search". Australia: Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ^ "Olympic rowing team named — ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". Abc.net.au. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
- ^ "Proud day for Tassie rowing Sport — The Mercury — The Voice of Tasmania". The Mercury. 23 June 2012. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
