Jade Edmistone was born on 6 February 1982 and is an Australian breaststroke swimmer, who is the former world-record holder in the 50 m breaststroke at both short and long course formats of the event.
10 Facts About Jade Edmistone
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Jade Edmistone was an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder.
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In 2004, Edmistone emerged as an international calibre swimmer, at the Telstra Australian Short Course Championships.
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Jade Edmistone took home silver in the 100m breaststroke, behind Hanson.
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Jade Edmistone had set national records twice on her way to the final.
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Jade Edmistone married fellow Australian swim team member Andrew Richards on 22 April 2006 in a ceremony held at Lyrebird Ridge Organic Winery, a property owned and managed by her aunt and uncle in the beautiful Shoalhaven.
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Since retiring from competitive swimming, Jade Edmistone founded 'The ONCORE Academy' which assists with the development of individuals both in and out of the water.
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In 2016, Jade Edmistone published her first book, Fish Out Of Water, which delves into her personal experiences as she transitioned from a life as an elite athlete into that of a 'normal' person.
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Jade Edmistone is a passionate motivational speaker, who speaks about her experiences as a professional athlete, the highs and lows during her career and how she navigated through the transition from being a world champion to living a 'normal' life.
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Jade Edmistone actively speaks about her experiences with mental health and managing the stresses of a high-performance sport.