14 Facts About Lara Davenport

Lara Davenport completed her Bachelor of Social Science at Bond University.

Lara Davenport is currently the Chair of the Queensland Olympic Council Education Commission and a member of the Victorian Olympic Council Education Commission.

Lara Davenport gained a scholarship at the New South Wales Institute of Sport in 1999.

Lara Davenport competed internationally at the Mare Nostrum World Tour and the short course World Cup Tour medalling in butterfly and freestyle events.

In 2006, Lara Davenport made a career changing move relocated to Kingscliff and due to a back injury specialized in freestyle events.

At the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne, Lara gained selection in the 4x200 metre freestyle relay team for the final after posting the fastest split of the Australian swimmers in the heat.

Lara Davenport successfully posted her personal best at the Olympics demonstrating her ability to perform under pressure.

Lara Davenport has stated that during her swimming career that she was coached by some of the world's best coaches and mentors that assisting her to reach the pinnacle of sport, the Olympic Games.

Lara Davenport was the head coach at Kingscliff Swimming Club and is actively involved in giving back to the sport through mentoring and involvement education programs about the philosophy of the Olympic Movement.

Lara Davenport developed an early passion for community development through sport, and has been extensively involved in the not for profit sector both during, and after, her graduation from university.

Lara Davenport serves as a Role Model for Red Dust, a program manager with the Stride Foundation, and the Queensland and Victorian Olympic Councils Education Committees, as Chair and Executive Member of the respectively.

In 2015, Lara Davenport started a consulting and coaching business, focusing on performance enhancement, health promotion, leadership and community development through evidenced based experiential techniques and programs.

Lara Davenport is currently completing her Diploma in Mindfulness Therapy accredited by the International Meditation Teachers Association.

At the 2008 Australian Day Honours, Lara Davenport was awarded the Order of Australia Medal "for service to sport and the community" Australian Open Championship medallist since 2003.