Ember said. Recently the sports star was invited to attend the Canadian Commonwealth Games, but was unable to attend because of a lack of funds.
Next year, she is hoping to compete at the US Open in Las Vegas.
Ember trains four to five days a week and follows a strict diet and fitness regime. "To be the best at the sport you do have to make sacrifices, but for me, it ’s worth it." > Ember is this week ’s Manning/tam Leader Senior Sports Star nominee. To nominate someone who has competed at state level or higher, email manningham@leadernewspapers.com.au.
WHEN it comes to balancing work, studies and a gruelling taekwondo training regime, Park Orchards ’ Eve Ember knows how to tough it out.
The 20-year-old last year won silver at the Taekwondo Australian Open and National Championships in Sydney.
This followed gold at the same event in 2005, and a silver at the Victorian Championships in 2006.
Ember earned many of the medals while completing her VCE and working part time to cover training expenses.
"It certainly is a challenge, but something I enjoy and couldn ’t imagine not doing,"
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