WAIS Gymnast to Receive Mentorship from Cathy Freeman

14 year-old WAIS gymnast Paige James will receive the opportunity of a lifetime after being named as one of five Australian athletes to be included in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentor Program for 2015.

James will receive mentorship from Australian Olympic immortal Cathy Freeman, providing her with guidance and insight as she builds towards her future sporting goals, including attempting to make the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

Freeman – whose efforts in winning gold in the women’s 400m at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games – said she was delighted to play a supporting role in James’ future endeavours.

“I’m truly thrilled and excited to have the opportunity to play a mentoring role to Paige James. I thank Sport Australia Hall of Fame for inviting me to be a part of this special role in which I aspire to assist Paige by being a support to her as she moves towards her personal sporting goals,” she said.

Established in 1985, The Sport Australia Hall of Fame aims to preserve and celebrate the history of Australian Sport and excite the next generation of Australians to achieve their potential both in sport and in life.

Introduced in 2006, the Sport Australia Hall of Fame scholarship and mentoring program has seen 56 scholarships awarded across 28 sports and provides recipients with the opportunity to draw on the experience and wisdom of Sport Australia Hall of Fame members.

For more information about The Sport Australia Hall of Fame and the Scholarship and Mentoring Program, visit www.sahof.org.au.