Sport for Women

Sarah Walsh

Type: Player/Athlete
Sports: Go Karting
Location: Australia
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Support from Sarah Walsh

Top 100 Sportswomen Nomination

Sarah Walsh is a fantastic striker who's fearless in the box! She has definitely been a great role model for me both on and off the field; she has a passion for the game! Sarah can lead her team by scoring goals and by setting great examples for her teama

- Sydney Huff

Sarah Walsh on Twitter

Sarah Walsh in the News

Q & A

Greatest sporting achievement: Quarter finals World Cup 2007 v Brazil

Greatest achievement off the field: I’m in the process of completing a marketing degree online through Open Universities Australia

Who is your sporting heroine? Anna Meares (cycling)

How many hours per week to you train/exercise? 20-25

What kind of diet or nutrition plan are you on? No strict diet as such, however I do eat relatively healthy and love sushi and Thai food

What do you love about your sport? I love the experiences I have had over the 7 years spent with the Matildas, including the countries I have visited and friends I have made all over the world

If you could change something about your sport, what would it be? Level of exposure in Australia

What motivates you? Playing against the best in the world, succeeding at that level drives me. I want the Matildas to succeed at the World Cup and Olympics

Do you have a profession outside of your sport? Interested in Marketing, not necessarily sports marketing, however It is probably where I will end up... Marketing the future Matildas

If I wanted to play your sport, what advice would you give me? Just enjoy the game for what it is, play without pressure and keeping your strength up in the gym as it will allow you to be the best you can be on the field

Sarah Walsh Supports Sport for Women Day

“Equality is very important to me, concerning all aspects not only sport.”