Jocelyn Neumueller

Jocelyn Neumueller (born 2 August 1995) is a paracanoeist. She competed for Australia at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.[1]

Jocelyn Neumueller
Neumueller in 2016
Personal information
Nationality Australia
Born (1995-08-02) 2 August 1995
Sport
ClubWest Lakes Canoe Club
Medal record
Women's paracanoe
Representing  Australia
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2017 RačiceVL1

Personal

Neumueller was born on 2 August 1995.[2] She is currently studying a Bachelor of Medical Science at Flinders University. She grew up in Victor Harbor, South Australia and lives in Adelaide, South Australia.[2]

Career

Canoeing

Neumueller is classified as a KL1 paracanoeist.[2] She took up paracanoeing at the end of 2015, at the suggestion of a West Lakes Canoe Club member.[2] At her first major events in 2016, she won gold medals in the Women's 200 m KL1 and Women's 200 m VL1 at both the Australian Championships and the Oceania Championships.[2]

Her first major international competition was the 2016 ICF Paracanoe World Championships, Duisburg, Germany, where she finished eighth in the Women's 200 m KL1 Final. This qualified her for a quota spot on the Australian team at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.[3] At Rio Games, she finished fifth in the Women's K1 Final.[4]

At the 2017 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships, Račice, Czech Republic, she won the gold medal in the Women's 200 m VL1 and finished seventh in the Women's 200 m KL1.[5]

She is a member of the West Lakes Canoe Club and is currently being coached by Nicholas Bulmer and Emma Jager.[2]

Sailing

Neumueller was introduced to sailing in her home town of Victor Harbor, South Australia. After requiring the use of a wheelchair, she became involved in sailability and has become a successful sailor in state and national events.[6] She is a Sailability instructor at Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club and Adelaide Sailing Club.[6]

References
  1. "World Champions headline first Australian Paralympic Canoe Team". Australian Paralympic Committee News, 16 June 2016. Archived from the original on 18 August 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  2. "Jocelyn Neumueller". Australian Canoeing website. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  3. "/ McGrath wins double gold as Australia locks up two more Paralympic berths". Australian Paralympic Committee website. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  4. "Jocelyn Neumuller". Rio Paralympics Official site. Archived from the original on 14 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
  5. "Results 2017 World Championships". International Canoe Federation website. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  6. Leeson, ian. "National Volunteer Week - Instructor in Focus". Yachting South Australia website. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
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