Leisel Jones

GPTKB entity

Properties (93)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf swimmer
gptkbp:advocacy swimming for health.
gptkbp:awards Order of Australia Medal
gptkbp:careerStart 1999
gptkbp:charityWork Children's health initiatives
supporting youth sports.
gptkbp:coachingCareer yes
focus on technique.
Michael_Bohl
gptkbp:events breaststroke
gptkbp:famousFor breaststroke events
gptkbp:famousPerson published in 2013.
gptkbp:famousQuote "Believe in yourself and your dreams."
gptkbp:famousRival gptkb:Emily_Seebohm
gptkb:Jessica_Hardy
gptkb:Yuliya_Efimova
gptkb:Rebecca_Adlington
gptkb:Lilly_King
gptkb:Kirsty_Coventry
gptkb:Breeja_Larson
gptkb:Megan_Quann
gptkb:Kylie_Palmer
Megan Jendrick
Nikki Dryden
Annamay_Pierse
Rebecca_Adlington.
gptkbp:firstAwarded 2000 Sydney Olympics
2012 London Olympics
gptkbp:fullName Leisel_Marie_Jones
gptkbp:gameFeatures 8
gptkbp:hasBirthDate August 2, 1985
gptkbp:hasFilm 2005
gptkbp:hasSibling 1 brother
1 sister
gptkbp:height 1.75 m
1.83 m
gptkbp:historicalRecords 2008
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Leisel Jones
gptkbp:influenced the next generation of swimmers.
women's_swimming_in_Australia.
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Kathy_Freeman
her_coach,_John_Carew.
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Kathy_Freeman
gptkbp:inspiration young swimmers.
gptkbp:involvedIn continues to promote swimming.
swimming_clinics.
gptkbp:knownFor her advocacy for mental health in sports.
her competitive spirit.
her contributions to swimming.
her dedication to the sport.
her powerful breaststroke.
her role as a mentor.
gptkbp:legacy influential_figure_in_Australian_swimming.
gptkbp:mediaAppearances Various sports documentaries
various television shows.
gptkbp:mediaCoverage yes
gptkbp:nickname Liesl
gptkbp:notableEvent first Australian female swimmer to win gold in the 100m breaststroke at the Olympics.
First female swimmer to break the 1:06 barrier in the 100m breaststroke.
gptkbp:notableGames 3
gptkbp:participatedIn 4 Olympic Games
multiple_Commonwealth_Games.
multiple_FINA_World_Cups.
multiple_Olympic_Trials.
multiple_Pan_Pacific_Championships.
gptkbp:personalBest 200m breaststroke - 2:20.12
100m breaststroke - 1:04.93
1:05.09 in 100m breaststroke.
2:20.12 in 200m breaststroke.
50m breaststroke - 30.31
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Victoria,_Australia
gptkbp:postRetirementCareer Sports commentator
sports commentator.
gptkbp:publishes Autobiography
gptkbp:recognizedBy Australian_Sports_Hall_of_Fame.
gptkbp:recordings multiple world records in breaststroke.
gptkbp:retired 2012
yes
gptkbp:retirementYear 2012
gptkbp:socialMediaPresence Active on Instagram
active_on_Instagram.
gptkbp:specializesIn breaststroke
gptkbp:sport swimming
gptkbp:sportsmanship recognized for her sportsmanship.
gptkbp:sportsTeam numerous awards for excellence.
gptkbp:team gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:training gptkb:Melbourne,_Australia
gptkb:Australian_Institute_of_Sport
intensive training camps.
Emily_Seebohm.
gptkbp:waterSource Melbourne Vicentre.
gptkbp:weight 70 kg
gptkbp:youth_tournaments 11