Dominique Donner is a Springbok triathlete and a member of the South African Tiathlon Olympic Squad for Sydney 2000. Triathlon is fast becoming one of the freshest and most exciting Olympic sports. and this year the woman's triathlon will be the event to open the games.

Dominique is already a leader in her field, and has featured on and between the covers of several sporting magazines including Tiathlete, Runners World and SA Sports Illustrated. She is ranked in the top 50 triathletes in the world, and each of the world cup tiathlon qualifyin g races she takes part in is broadcast to over 250 million people in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Dominique, 28, began her athletic career as a swimmer for Western Province, and has been awarded Springbok colours for both triathlon and biathlon. One of Dominiques official sponsors is Reebok and as she admits, 'One has to find the right shoes, clothes, everthing. It can make the difference betweeen winning and coming second , or between injury free running and endless sprains and stress fractures.'

In her training preparation for the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Dominique refuses to be intimidated by fear. It is an attitude which should stand her well. In her words, 'One needs to approach all one does with an attitude of fight, not fear, in order to reach full potential.'

Heres looking at you Dominique, and a possible gold medal in Sydney this year!