Melanie Kok
Personal Details
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Biography
Club:
Ridley Graduate Boat Club
Languages spoken:
English
Idols (in sport or other):
Silken Laumann
Favourite activities outside of sport:
Running, reading, travelling, cooking
Sibling(s) Name(s) (date of birth):
Renee, Jennifer, Chad, Matthew
Pre-competition rituals / superstitions:
I don’t believe in rituals/superstitions
Training Location(s):
London, ON
Coach(es):
Al Morrow
Senior national athlete since:
2005
College/ University (year graduated):
University of Virginia (BA, 2007); McMaster University (MSc – 2010); University of Western Ontario (PhD – current)
Focus of studies:
Neuroscience
Favourite movies / TV shows:
The West Wing
National titles (include event, year):
National champion (LW1x, 2007)
Olympic Highlights
| Games | Sport | Event | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Beijing | Rowing | Lightweight Double Sculls - Women | Bronze |
Notable International Results
World Championship appearances - Best results by year:
2007 Munich (GER) - bronze, LW1x
2005 Gifu (JPN) - gold, LW4x
Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2011:
Canadian Indoor Rowing champion (LW women)
Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2009:
Qualified for and ran the Boston Marathon
Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2008:
Won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
Won a gold medal at World Cup III (Poznan, POL)
Won a bronze medal at World Cup II (Lucerne, SUI)
Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2007:
Won a bronze medal at the World Championships (LW1x)
