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Natasha Page (Getty image)

Natasha Page (Getty image)

Spotlight: Natasha Page

Let us introduce the athletes, linked with Gloucestershire, who took part in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Here we turn the spotlight on Gloucester-born rower Natasha Page. She faces a few quirky questions...

"I like shortbread, because it's yummy and it's full of butter - very naughty."

Natasha Page

What is the first regatta you remember watching?

The first international regatta I remember watching was Zagreb Juniors (in Croatia) where I went to watch family friends and Beth, actually, who was racing there as well.

Who is rowing's best pundit?

Andy Hodge, because he's a pretty awesome athlete and he's physiologically really talented and quite a good person for men to look up to. A lady who's really physiologically talented in the women's team is Anna Bebbington in the Women's Skull.

What's been your worst fashion crime?

Leggins!

Natasha Page (Getty image)

Natasha Page

Which charity do you support?

I quite often like putting things towards breast cancer and leukaemia.

What's your favourite biscuit?

I like shortbread, because it's yummy and it's full of butter - very naughty. My boyfriend quite likes it as well, so I guess when he has it I'm eating it, which probably isn't a good thing.

Can you play a musical instrument?

No I can't. I'd like to be able to. I played a little bit of the guitar with my Dad once and I wish I'd carried on, but rowing got in the way a little bit.

If you could be in a band, which one would you choose?

Spice Girls! I'd be Scary Spice. They're pretty cool and would be a pretty cool band to be in (in their day).

Which two of your team mates would you want with you on a quiz team?

Jess Eddie - she'll love me for saying this. She's a bit of a geek with general knowledge. We had a quiz when we were away and she was revising the night before. Also, Sarah Winckless. She's a bit older than the rest of is and her knowledge, I guess, would be a bit better than ours.

Last book you read?

'The Book Thief'. I got handed it to by Tash (Natasha) Howard and my mum apparently read it in book club, but it was quite sad...a bit depressing.

Has rowing ever brought you to tears?

Yes. Injuries have generally brought me to tears quite a lot - at first you think you're alright, for quite a while, but then it just hits you. Or being very tired, you generally just burst out crying for no reason and then you realise a bit later than you're absolutely knackered...basically.

If money was no object, what would be the first thing you would buy?

A house, without a doubt. I've got a house at the moment but my parents have helped me a lot with it and it's definitely not all mine yet and it's a very small house. I'd love to be able to buy a massive house and have lots of room

Where in the world was your best night out?

Druisberg Juniors in Germany in 2001. It was just really good fun and it was just a bit of a dodgy part. It wasn't that well organised but I had lots of really fun people around me and it was after a whole year of not being able to go out and stuff...but that was quite a long time ago.

last updated: 08/10/2008 at 09:49
created: 31/07/2008

Have Your Say

Send Natasha a message here...

Adam Duncombe
Hi tash, watched the race today fantastic effort by you and the girls. You really should be very proud of what you have achieved with all that was thrown at you on race day. You really are an inspiration for all of us. I am really looking forward to seeing you and hearing about all the news that went on on your trip. along with the newiest member of our family... Tayha. I nearly lost my voice today shouting at the telly and needed a sleep after! and I wasnt even rowing!! you could see that you girls gave 110% and I am absoultley sure that you as a team and on your own will continue to develop and get better with each race. You are amazing Tash. Think about it, my cousin the Olymipian! its Amazing. Great race tash keep it up! Adam and Mary xxxx

Pippa & Mike Duncombe
All the family are very proud of you. We have enjoyed watching you and your colleagues compete. Very well done. Confident you will get a gold in London. Love and best wishes, Auntie Pip, Uncle Mike and Abi.

Maddi Bali
Hi Natasha - just to say that we all hope you & Beth will do really well on Saturday! Fantastic news that you're through to the Final.

Don and Angie Parkison
Your Colorado fans wish the best for you, Tasha. We are with the Gloucester contingent in spirit. Love for our favorite GB athlete and artist.

ten choee
best of luck for your game

Lynne Rowell
Tasha - this is your Mums' college friend wishing you all the best. Very well done to be in Beiging. Enjoy!

Uncle John Riley
Hi Natasha sorry I'can't be out there but sending Auntie Deb as the representative from Shrewsbury. We all wish you every success and enjoy the fantastic opportunity that you have wroked so hard for.

grandma
hi tash hope its not too hot for you. go for it babe. loads loads of love.

even more pages
Sending you so many good wishes for the games Tash,try and find time to enjoy the experience. Love and hugs xxx

Baby cousin Emz
heya Tash.. really hope you're having a great time out in Bejing, best of luck and lots of love xxxxxx

Rebecca Page
Hey Tish, Hope things r going ok in Bejing and you're not too hot out there. Can't wait to come and meet u, we r all getting very excited!!! Good luck and keep smiling xxxxx

Evans Family
Good Luck Tasha! Lots of Love from the Evans family Hartpury! x

Hattie
You sound so posh on the radio thing!!! GOOD LUCK TASH!!!! See you in Beijing xxxx

Mum
Hi, Tasha. Have a wonderful time, thinking of you all. Love you loads. Tehya sends her love and Becca and Beth. The whole of Gloucester seems behind you - so many people have been wishing you all the best. Go for it!!! xxxxxx Mum

Dave Page
Hi, Tasha. The whole family are extremely proud of you. We are behind you all of the way. Control the controllables!Dad X X X X X

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