Australian race walker and reigning Commonwealth Games champion, Jemima Montag says she's embracing the pressure of defending her crown at the Birmingham Games, but most of all wants to inspire the next generation of athletes.
A medicine student who loves to cook and spend time with family, the 24-year-old also talks of superstitions; like the lucky number three, her lucky pyjamas, and a lucky golden bracelet she wears from her late grandmother.
A golden necklace became a keepsake for Montag and her two sisters, who split it into three bracelets to continue her nana's legacy. " it's a reminder that I choose to be out there day in, day out at these competitions doing what I do. And it's hard, but it should be fun." "We're choosing a pressing local issue that we're passionate about that connects to the sustainable development goals, and we're building a sport-based solution," Montag said.
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