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Name: Donna MacFarlane

*Australian and Oceania record holder, 3000m Steeplechase
*Beijing Olympian – 3000m Steeplechase
*Australian Champion, 3000m Steeplechase

Events: 1500m, 3000m Steeple, 3000m, 5000m, 10000m, Cross Country

Favourite Event: 1500m & 3000m

DOB: 18 June 1977

Height: 177cm

Nationality: Australian

Occupation: Athlete, mother and public speaker

Maritial Status: Married with 2 beautiful children

Education: Bachelor of Arts – University of Tasmania

Languages: English, German

Running Club: Sandy Bay Harrier Club

Scholarships: Tasmanian Institute of Sport scholarship holder since 2005

Other Sports Attempted: Swimming, Netball, Tennis, Badminton, Cycling, Triathlon

Hobbies: Playing the piano, sewing, gardening, baking (all ‘mumsy’ I know)