Janine Shepherd

Janine Shepherd, AM is an Australian author, aerobatics pilot and former cross-country skier. Shepherd's career as an athlete ended when she sustained life-threatening injuries when hit by a truck during a training bike ride, while in contention to win Australia's first ever medal at the Winter Olympics. She survived and her story later became the focus of national attention, as well as a popular telemovie.

Janine Shepherd
Born1962 (age 6162)
NationalityAustralian
EducationUniversity of Technology, Sydney
(BA (Human Movement Studies))
(DipEd (Physical Education)) Current PhD student at Griffith University, QLD Australia
Occupation(s)Author, public speaker
Known forMotivational speaker and author
ChildrenAnnabel, Charlotte, Angus
Awards
  • Member of the Order of Australia (2001)
  • Outstanding Young Persons of the World (1998)
Websitejanineshepherd.com
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